The homeowners have two young children and do a lot of entertaining. Their detached garage needed some updating. A narrow driveway, small backyard, and disjointed exterior color scheme were issues. We recommended a unified color scheme and new lighting so that the garage and exterior house addition were cohesive with the rest of the home. A new garage door and trellis made the garage a featured part of the property. A big back patio for entertaining and a play area for the children and dog are surrounded by European hornbeam trees for privacy and ascetics. The homeowner intends to do additional work in stages, which the plan accommodates.