Cottage Garden Renovation – Copy 5

Kohala Coast, Hawaiʻi

2026

This project was a complete landscape transformation for a private cottage residence, designed around one clear goal: a functional, beautifully composed outdoor space for family gathering. Working within the inherent constraints of a compact space, every element was purposefully selected and precisely placed to maximize the site without compromising the sense of ease and openness.

                Custom water feature designed and integrated into a compact footprint
Built-in fire pit — a natural anchor for outdoor living and entertaining
Custom outdoor kitchen and counter area for seamless al fresco dining
Statement statue pedestal at the front entry — a polished first impression
Rock wall privacy treatment providing seclusion without sacrificing character

              

Client

Private residential

Work

Full landscape renovation

Some images of the completed work

The horizontal architecture frames the landscape and opens toward the water. The integration of stone, planting, and reflective surfaces softens the transition between built form and nature.

This project was shaped by the land itself – where architecture rests lightly, water moves with intention, and the landscape becomes a quiet extension of place.

Molly Scheufler