Designing Outdoor Spaces

Entrances

  • A large white house with green shutters, a brick driveway, trees, and a stone wall in front.

    Block-lined drive leads to the walled, gravel parking court • Bedford, New York

  • A large brick house with a landscaped front yard and a curved asphalt driveway, surrounded by green trees and bushes.

    Stone pillars define the entrance to the circular courtyard with a planted center island in Darien, Connecticut

  • A large white two-story house with black shutters, a red-tiled roof, a chimney, and a small balcony above the front entrance. It is surrounded by a garden with bushes and a stone-paved driveway.

    Aged cobblestone drive bends onto a circular, gravel parking court in Greenwich, Connecticut

  • A large brick house with a slate roof, surrounded by trees and a landscaped yard with a curved driveway.

    Circular gravel entry, lined with Belgian blocks and cobblestones in Riverside, Connecticut

  • Front yard of a brick house with a curved driveway, stone walkway, landscaped bushes, trees, and garden flowers.

    Blending of texture, forms, and color to enhance the front entrance in Riverside, Connecticut

  • The gentle curve of a brick path leads to the front door • New Canaan, Connecticut

  • A two-story white house with black shutters, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and garden, with tall trees in the background.

    Timeless flagstone entry in Bronxville, New York

  • Front view of a house with stone and Tudor-style siding, surrounded by well-maintained lawn and garden with colorful bushes, trees, and potted plants, and stone steps leading to the front door.

    A warm welcome in Rye, New York

  • A large brick house with multiple windows surrounded by a landscaped garden with colorful flowers and green shrubs, on a sunny day with trees in the background.

    Steep slope is controlled with terraced planting beds • Rye Brook, New York

  • A landscaped front yard with a stone pathway and steps leading up to a brick house with wooden double doors. The yard features various bushes, flowers, and a wooden bench.

    Colorful plantings and beautiful stone steps lead to the front door • Rye Brook, New York

  • Front view of a large, white, two-story house with multiple windows, a brown door, and a landscaped lawn with bushes, flowers, and pathway.

    Approaching the front doors through this soothing Rye Brook, New York landscape one feels welcome and your mood is instantly lightened.

  • Front yard of a house with a well-maintained lawn, various shrubs, and a tree in the center. The house has white siding, black shutters, and a stone accent wall near the door.

    White birch and perennials used to enhance front entrance in Bronxville, New York

  • A large house with white siding, stone accents, and a shingled roof, surrounded by a well-maintained garden with green grass, various flowering plants, and a small tree.

    Curb-appeal! Curved perennial border in Scarsdale, New York

  • Front yard of a white house with black shutters, a well-maintained lawn, a sidewalk, and flowerbeds with yellow and pink flowers, and shrubs.

    Stone walls and pavers softened with the classic daylilies in Darien, Connecticut.

  • A landscaped garden beside a house with a stone pathway, green shrubs, flowering plants, and trees, under a clear sky.

    Low wall framing the entrance, plantings and a generous walkway lead to the front door in Rye, New York

  • Stone stairs leading to a house with siding and window shutters, surrounded by green shrubs and trees, with pathway and garden lighting.

    Grand stone steps enhance the front entrance in Scarsdale, New York

  • Stone steps leading up a landscaped garden with bushes, shrubs, and small trees along a paved pathway.

    Easy shallow steps, landings, and plantings welcome guests in Armonk, New York

Backyards & Terraces

  • Welcoming in Rye, New York.

    Large flagstone terrace invites outside living • Rye, New York.

  • Backyard patio with stone fireplace, outdoor furniture, potted plants, and tall trees in the background.

    Stone terrace offering three-season living • Rye, New York

  • White picket fence and garden beyond with trees and flowering bushes in a sunny backyard.

    Pergola and white picket fence with gate frame lush lawn and gardens in Greenwich, Connecticut

  • A backyard garden with striped outdoor furniture, a small white shed, a greenhouse, lush green trees, and a well-kept lawn.

    Garden house and greenhouse with perennial plantings are backyard focal points • Greenwich, Connecticut

  • A lush garden with a large tree, stone steps leading to an arched wooden gate, surrounded by well-maintained bushes and flower beds, and a lawn with a stone pathway.

    Arbor, steps, and stone wall draw you to the upper garden • Rye Brook, New York

  • Backyard with a deck and staircase, outdoor kitchen with a grill, and patio seating area with chairs, surrounded by landscaping and flowering plants.

    Large inviting stairway from balcony deck leads to terrace kitchen and al fresco dining • Purchase, New York

  • Backyard patio with stone fireplace, a gazebo with chairs, and a circular hot tub, surrounded by green grass and trees on a sunny day.

    Tiered terraces, fireplace, sitting areas, gazebo, dining, and spa!! • Purchase, New York

  • Backyard patio with stone flooring, a stone and brick outdoor fireplace, a dining table with chairs and an umbrella, and a gazebo with outdoor seating and a view of trees.

    Detail of upper terrace from previous photo • Purchase, New York

  • Backyard with stone stairs, patio furniture, lush green lawn, and garden surrounded by trees and shrubs, brick and white house in the background.

    A steep backyard with multiple terraces lead to the level lawn • Armonk, New York

  • A lush backyard patio with stone pavers, surrounded by green trees and shrubs. There is a round metal table with chairs, an umbrella, potted flowers, and a white reclining chair.

    A semi-circular wall forms a private sitting and dining area in Bronxville, New York

  • A backyard garden with trees, bushes, and flowering plants. There is a patio with tables, chairs, and lounge chairs, and an umbrella in the garden.

    Another view of the terrace and backyard in the previous photo • Bronxville, New York

  • A large brick house with multiple windows and a balcony, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and landscaped garden with colorful flowers, stone border, and tall trees in the background.

    Formal balustrade overlooks perennial flower bed and less formal serpentine stonewall • Riverside, Connecticut

  • Outdoor patio area with beige cushioned furniture, glass-top tables, umbrellas, a swimming pool, lush green lawns, flowerbeds, and trees in the background.

    Terraced hillside with multiple spots for relaxing before or after a swim in Armonk, New York

  • A backyard patio with wicker and cushioned outdoor furniture, flowering potted plants, a landscaped garden with bushes and trees, and a wooden fence in the background.

    Sunny backyard terrace and deck with fire pit – Scarsdale, New York

  • An empty tennis court with a net, surrounded by trees, bushes, and landscaped gardens in a park.

    Sunken tennis court enclosed by flower gardens in Greenwich, Connecticut

  • A landscaped backyard garden with raised garden beds, a stone retaining wall, a wooden fence, and trees in the background.

    New formal and informal raised-bed garden with the promise of vegetables and herbs all summer long

  • A landscaped backyard with a green lawn, colorful flower beds, a pond, and outdoor seating area with white chairs and umbrella, surrounded by trees and decorative statues.

    Greenwich, Connecticut pool and landscape – a colorful backyard all summer

  • Backyard with a wooden deck, staircase, patio furniture, umbrellas, lush landscaping, and trees in the background.

    Rear deck transitioning to a circular outdoor “room” and then the lawn • Rye, New York

  • A lush backyard garden with a green lawn, flowering bushes, and trees, featuring a white pergola with climbing plants, outdoor seating, and a swimming pool.

    A terrace, a pergola, colorful perennials, and verdant plantings in Pleasantville, New York

  • A landscaped garden with stone pathways, various green plants, shrubs, and a pine tree in the background, surrounded by woods.

    Stone steps naturalized into bank of flowers and greens in Greenwich, Connecticut

  • A backyard with a patio, white fence and gate, a pool, trees, shrubs, and a house with a lantern outside one window.

    Sometimes a fence isn’t a barrier, it’s an invitation • Greenwich, Connecticut

  • A lush garden with large rocks, green plants, and flowers, with a rustic wooden shed in a wooded area.

    Boulders add interest and permanence to this rustic setting in Stamford, Connecticut

Decks

  • The image shows a multi-level wooden deck with stairs and railings, set outdoors with trees and foliage in the background. An umbrella is visible at the top of the deck.

    Wide staircase leads from the yard to a large raised deck for sitting and dining in Scarsdale, New York

  • A wooden deck with several lounge chairs and small tables, surrounded by lush green trees.

    Well-crafted deck, positioned to catch the breeze in New Rochelle, New York

  • A newly built wooden staircase and deck attached to a house, with a green umbrella on the deck, surrounded by trees and landscaping stone wall.

    Deck with generous steps to terrace below creates an inviting transition between levels • Rye, New York

  • Wooden deck with stairs leading to a backyard with a swimming pool and a bush in the foreground.

    A small deck for sitting outside a bedroom with steps leading terrace below in Greenwich, Connecticut

  • Wooden outdoor deck attached to a white house with sliding glass door, surrounded by houseplants and outdoor furniture, with a lush green backyard in the background.

    This divided deck creates a sunny entertaining and dining area and a quiet spot to read, off the master bedroom • Greenwich, Connecticut

  • A backyard with a wooden deck, green grass, potted flowers, cushioned lounge chairs, a fire pit, and a wooden fence surrounding the area, with tall trees in the background.

    Octagonal deck with built-in benches and a fire pit in Scarsdale, New York

  • A backyard deck with stone and wood flooring, surrounded by wooden railings, with potted plants, garden seating, and trees with a view of a pond or lake in the distance.

    Breathtaking views from hillside terrace of the lake below • Armonk, New York

  • Backyard patio with wooden railing, seating area with white chairs, potted plants, large trees, and a house with large windows and children's toys on the deck.

    Tiered deck extending from the back of the house over the hillside – like a treehouse • Armonk, New York

Swimming Pools

  • A backyard with a swimming pool, hot tub, outdoor furniture, umbrella, and trees in the background.

    Teardrop pool and spa with an opening the retaining wall providing a view of the adjacant golf course • Greenwich, Connecticut

  • A backyard swimming pool with a white border, surrounded by a red brick patio. There is a shaded seating area with a pergola, outdoor furniture, lounge chairs, and lush greenery in the background.

    A pergola adds shade to a sunny bricked pool surround • Pleasantville, New York

  • A landscaped backyard with a small waterfall flowing over rocks, stone steps leading to a patio, a garden with shrubs and flowers, and a wooded forest background.

    Flowing waterfall from raised spa cascades into pool against a heavily wooded backdrop in Greenwich, Connecticut

  • Large white house with multiple chimneys, surrounded by trees, with a swimming pool in the backyard, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and decorative planters on a brick patio.

    Classic country house with a formal pool to match • Greenwich, Connecticut

  • A backyard with a rectangular swimming pool, stone steps, green lawn, patio with outdoor furniture and umbrellas, and surrounded by trees and shrubs.

    Blending naturally into the sloping backyard – a flagstone terrace, pool, and gardens in Armonk, New York

  • Backyard with a kidney-shaped swimming pool, surrounded by patio furniture, umbrellas, and a stone fireplace, with lush green trees and a house in the background.

    A sunny private spot for a free-form pool and spa along with a large outdoor fireplace all enclosed by plantings and stone wall creating a wonderful outdoor room in Scarsdale, New York

  • A backyard with a rectangular swimming pool, surrounded by a stone patio, with green grass and tall hedges and trees in the background.

    An elegant property enhanced by a formal pool and spa in New Canaan, Connecticut

  • A backyard with a rectangular in-ground swimming pool surrounded by a concrete border, lush green lawn, trees, and garden plants, with a patio area and two lounge chairs in the background.

    A serenely sited lap pool becomes a sanctuary in Greenwich, Connecticut

  • Backyard with a rectangular swimming pool, surrounded by paving stones, potted plants with pink flowers, garden beds with bushes and trees, and outdoor furniture including a white table with an umbrella and chairs.

    A gentle waterfall adds to this peaceful well-screened pool area in Scarsdale, New York

  • A backyard with a rectangular swimming pool surrounded by a stone patio, green lawn, and lush trees.

    Well-screened backyard embraces an L-shaped pool perfect for lounging or laps in Armonk. New York

  • A backyard with a swimming pool surrounded by stone paving and landscaping, including trees, bushes, and rocks, with a white gate and lush green forest in the background.

    Naturalized spa and pool with vanishing edge

  • A backyard swimming pool surrounded by trees and lounge chairs.

    Pool with long lap lane and quiet corners for relaxing in Greenwich, Connecticut

  • Residential backyard with a swimming pool surrounded by a brick patio, potted plants, and a landscaped garden with trees and flowers, enclosed by a red wall and natural woods.

    Brick terrace around pool and spa with a matching sitting wall enclosing the space

  • A backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by lush green trees and bushes, with patio furniture and a large umbrella on the right.

    Free-form pool and terrace landscaped to create a large, well-defined backyard space in Greenwich, Connecticut

  • A backyard with a swimming pool, surrounded by trees, and a modern patio with white chairs and tables under a curved, semi-open structure.

    Resort-like, contemporary poolhouse sited with stone walls, steps, and flagstone terrace in Highland, New York

  • A backyard swimming pool surrounded by greenery, with a stone waterfall feature flowing into the pool, poolside chairs, and white umbrellas under trees.

    Swimming pool with interior spa is embraced by a stone wall with long fountain in Harrison, New York

  • A backyard swimming pool surrounded by lounge chairs, with a small pool house or cabana at the far end, set amidst trees and greenery on a sunny day.

    Pool, spa, pool house, and large entertaining area • Yonkers, New York

  • Backyard with a swimming pool surrounded by rocks, plants, and trees, with outdoor furniture and a covered patio area.

    Raised, naturalized pool is surrounded by boulders, low stone walls, perennial grasses, and shrubs in New Rochelle, New York

  • An outdoor swimming pool surrounded by lush green trees and plants, with a rocky formation on the right and a clear blue sky overhead.

    Free-form pool tucked into the landscape and around a rock outcropping • Greenwich, Connecticut

  • Residential backyard with in-ground swimming pool, brick patio, trees, bushes, and a white house with black shutters.

    Red brick pool with raised spa sited to blend in with nearby house in Greenwich, Connecticut

  • A backyard with a swimming pool surrounded by natural stone patio and lush green bushes, trees, and colorful flowers in the background.

    Secreted away on a hill with grasses, beds of perennial flowers, and cleft stone pool deck and edging in Pleasantville, New York

Hillsides

  • A lush hillside garden with various green shrubs, bushes, and trees, and a large rock in the foreground.

    A steep slope, artfully stabilized by grasses, shrub-like creeping juniper, and native plantings in Bedford, New York

  • Lush backyard garden with well-maintained green lawn, various shrubs, and tall trees in the background. A wooden bench is positioned on the grass near a rocky, landscaped slope with different plants and flowers. A house with white siding and dark shutters is partially visible on the right.

    The sloped backyard becomes a visual feast with grasses and ground covers, splashed with colorful flowers in Bedford, New York

  • A large brick house with multiple windows and a landscaped front yard featuring green grass, bushes, flowers, and trees.

    An imposing hill, once a deficit now a point of pride, was terraced by low stonewalls and planted with vibrant flowers in Armonk, New York

Plantings

  • A landscaped garden with a stone pathway, a blue spruce tree, various shrubs, colorful flowers, and a background of tall trees.

    Alluring steps to an upper level garden in Greenwich, Connecticut

  • A landscaped garden with a small waterfall flowing into a pond, surrounded by rocks and various flowering plants and shrubs, with trees in the background.

    The soothing sound and delightful sight of a waterfall in Greenwich, Connecticut

  • A backyard pool area with a stone patio, surrounded by lush greenery and colorful flowers, with trees and a sculpture in the background.

    Perennial garden setting for pool and steps to spa in New Rochelle, New York

  • Well-maintained backyard garden with diverse plants, greenery, and a white modern structure in the background, featuring outdoor seating.

    A white wall is the backdrop for a multi-textured and multi-colored garden in Greenwich, Connecticut

  • Stone sculpture of a horse's head on a pedestal surrounded by vibrant pink roses in a garden.

    Roses surround a client's horse statue

  • Lush green backyard with a well-maintained lawn, a stone-edged flower bed filled with pink and purple flowers, and a wooden fence in the background.

    Flower and evergreen garden, contained by a curved stonewall with a back-drop of mature trees • Scarsdale, New York

  • A landscaped garden with vibrant pink, yellow, and white flowers, a garden fountain with a statue in the center, and trees in the background.

    A dramatic flower garden conceals a playful sculpture • Riverside, Connecticut

  • A lush garden with a stone retaining wall filled with colorful flowers including lavender, roses, and other blooming plants, and a patio area with outdoor cushions, an umbrella, and garden lights.

    Layers of soft colors perennially make this idyllic corner a favorite spot

  • Colorful flower garden with a stone border, green lawn, and white picket fence in the background.

    A well-crafted wall is more than just functional, it conveys permanence, timelessness, and is often the perfect finishing touch • Larchmont, New York