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The garden is sort of a holiday space: if beautifully landscaped, will become a perfect area for parties but also for relaxation. In a series of case studies, we will present a few garden spaces for inspiration with your garden landscaping project.

Japanese tradition brings landscape into art: the principles of Feng Shui are solid and inspire meditation. A terrace or Japanese inspired garden is basically an area of simplicity and good taste. Feng-Shui principles promotes balanced landscaping and harmony, because such a philosophy values the living space as an essential element of family and individual's wellbeing.

Splitface cladding alongside marble, travertine and slate is a beautiful and durable solution for terrace cladding and exterior decoration: Kavala splitface comes with many finishes and is highlighted because it is compact and dense (therefore durable) with a slip-resistant texture.

Slate is popular because of its warm colors and fascinating shades: cream, ochre, green, gray or black-bluish. Since being a non-porous surface material, it will not absorb water or liquids and will not stain easily, thus making it suitable in heavy traffic areas.

We continue the series of articles with inspirational terraces for your own decoration project with a multicolor slate terrace, project designed by WestBay Landscape Co., architecture and design office from California for a Santa Cruz customer.

In a series of articles meant to generate inspiration for your terrace decoration project, we are going to analyze the recommended natural stones, identifying fascinating projects with remarkable look.

If you are looking for a natural stone for paving your terrace, you should consider travertine, as one of the most effective solutions: it is one of the most popular materials, thanks to its features: it is durable, with a warm, elegant look.

What does a trendy terrace look like in 2015? First of all, for conveying a modern ambience into your terrace you must make sure the project reflects a design extension of your house, highlighting also a transition area into the exterior: you have the option of using similar materials with different finishes or you have the option of using similar shades.

If you have a passion for cooking, you should know that food taste better when prepared outdoor on wood fire. Whether we are talking about a meal with family and friends and garden party atmosphere, either for the absolutely delicious taste of bread cooked in the oven, preparing food outdoor can be one of the most rewarding activities during hot season, when you have passion for it.

As small as it may seem, you can turn your balcony into a relaxed and open space: it is essential to define its purpose, according to your needs and desires. You can transfom the balcony into a dining area, a work desk or a small but colorful rich garden, able to inspire relaxation. And focus on the important aspects of this decoration project: the use of quality materials, while maintaining the interior design line.