Venice Bungalow – Russ Cletta

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Venice Bungalow

Garden On the Go

Urban Retreat: Poured-in-place concrete stepping stones set in affordable gravel lead to the raised wood deck. Non-invasive weeping bamboo gracefully overhangs the scene.

Urban Retreat: Poured-in-place concrete stepping stones set in affordable gravel lead to the raised wood deck. Non-invasive weeping bamboo gracefully overhangs the scene.

Creative solutions: Throw pillows on a sofa fashioned from low-cost cinder block combine with potted succulents to add vibrant color.

Creative solutions: Throw pillows on a sofa fashioned from low-cost cinder block combine with potted succulents to add vibrant color.

Fire and Water: A concrete fire bowl and elevated water feature add warmth and soothing sounds to the garden. Vintage Japanese fishing floats bring a dash of colorful whimsy.

Venice Bungalow

With the goal of creating high style on a limited budget, a modest Venice Beach cottage garden was transformed into a private oasis.

Inexpensive and reclaimed building materials, salvaged lumber, and cinder blocks provide the foundation of the design. Low-maintenance plant materials soften the space and thrive with minimal water.

Garage-sale and flea-market furnishings and potted succulents adorn and add to the bohemian mix, proving that it is indeed possible to live luxuriously on a small budget.