this one has columns at the steps. An idea. I was envisioning yours to be more low profile but this could work.
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yours has a narrow step like this one, and I proposed a planter area for your design, like this one has (with the pink flrs). A wood seat could be added of course.
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more levels. I do like the veneer on the low wall but not necessarily for your project
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over-designed especially with the low walls going every which way but gives the feel of the interest generated by an upper level
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this design is way too busy & crowded but gives a sense of the upper level idea
this one has columns at the steps. An idea. I was envisioning yours to be more low profile but this could work.
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