I met these clients as they were coming to the end of the main-floor renovation of the cottage that they had recently bought.  They were tired, but so was the exterior of the house, as they had not yet addressed it.  There were a few trouble spots, namely that the front door was not at the front of the house, but rather on the side, dirt had been piled up against the front of the house for some years, there was not garage to speak of, and the back patio had no cover or real definition.  As well, the siding needed some attention to unify the look and prevent further inundation by the elements.  We were able to create some unique and intimate outdoor spaces simply by moving the front door from the side to the front of the house.  In addition, we added 3 pergola structures to the house, repaired and unified the siding with paint and trim, and built a fence and gate.  This created a private courtyard, as well as an inviting entrance.  In the end, we helped our clients achieve their goal of creating a peaceful retreat in the centre of the Town of Qualicum.