Big Ideas in My Backyard
2011 · 24m · Reality
The expert design team from Des idées de grandeur (Big Ideas) is moving out of the house, and taking over the backyard. From a tiny balcony to a spacious suburban garden, there’s no project too big or too small that can’t be transformed into a welcoming, stylish, and functional part of any home.
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