French gardens typically engage a formal landscape design that roots itself in order. The symmetry and well-thought plan derive a space that is meant to be viewed and enjoyed from above as well as within the garden itself. While the Harbins’ backyard terrace may be limited in design space, it finds balance and is visible from most of the interior rooms. A soft mix of plants, planters, stonework, and a central water feature, create a space reminiscent of a French country garden that carries an effortless flow from the inside out.
