Designing Outdoor Spaces
Entrances
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Block-lined drive leads to the walled, gravel parking court • Bedford, New York
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Stone pillars define the entrance to the circular courtyard with a planted center island in Darien, Connecticut
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Aged cobblestone drive bends onto a circular, gravel parking court in Greenwich, Connecticut
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Circular gravel entry, lined with Belgian blocks and cobblestones in Riverside, Connecticut
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Blending of texture, forms, and color to enhance the front entrance in Riverside, Connecticut
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The gentle curve of a brick path leads to the front door • New Canaan, Connecticut
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Timeless flagstone entry in Bronxville, New York
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A warm welcome in Rye, New York
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Steep slope is controlled with terraced planting beds • Rye Brook, New York
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Colorful plantings and beautiful stone steps lead to the front door • Rye Brook, New York
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Approaching the front doors through this soothing Rye Brook, New York landscape one feels welcome and your mood is instantly lightened.
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White birch and perennials used to enhance front entrance in Bronxville, New York
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Curb-appeal! Curved perennial border in Scarsdale, New York
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Stone walls and pavers softened with the classic daylilies in Darien, Connecticut.
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Low wall framing the entrance, plantings and a generous walkway lead to the front door in Rye, New York
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Grand stone steps enhance the front entrance in Scarsdale, New York
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Easy shallow steps, landings, and plantings welcome guests in Armonk, New York
Backyards & Terraces
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Large flagstone terrace invites outside living • Rye, New York.
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Stone terrace offering three-season living • Rye, New York
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Pergola and white picket fence with gate frame lush lawn and gardens in Greenwich, Connecticut
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Garden house and greenhouse with perennial plantings are backyard focal points • Greenwich, Connecticut
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Arbor, steps, and stone wall draw you to the upper garden • Rye Brook, New York
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Large inviting stairway from balcony deck leads to terrace kitchen and al fresco dining • Purchase, New York
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Tiered terraces, fireplace, sitting areas, gazebo, dining, and spa!! • Purchase, New York
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Detail of upper terrace from previous photo • Purchase, New York
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A steep backyard with multiple terraces lead to the level lawn • Armonk, New York
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A semi-circular wall forms a private sitting and dining area in Bronxville, New York
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Another view of the terrace and backyard in the previous photo • Bronxville, New York
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Formal balustrade overlooks perennial flower bed and less formal serpentine stonewall • Riverside, Connecticut
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Terraced hillside with multiple spots for relaxing before or after a swim in Armonk, New York
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Sunny backyard terrace and deck with fire pit – Scarsdale, New York
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Sunken tennis court enclosed by flower gardens in Greenwich, Connecticut
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New formal and informal raised-bed garden with the promise of vegetables and herbs all summer long
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Greenwich, Connecticut pool and landscape – a colorful backyard all summer
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Rear deck transitioning to a circular outdoor “room” and then the lawn • Rye, New York
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A terrace, a pergola, colorful perennials, and verdant plantings in Pleasantville, New York
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Stone steps naturalized into bank of flowers and greens in Greenwich, Connecticut
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Sometimes a fence isn’t a barrier, it’s an invitation • Greenwich, Connecticut
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Boulders add interest and permanence to this rustic setting in Stamford, Connecticut
Decks
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Wide staircase leads from the yard to a large raised deck for sitting and dining in Scarsdale, New York
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Well-crafted deck, positioned to catch the breeze in New Rochelle, New York
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Deck with generous steps to terrace below creates an inviting transition between levels • Rye, New York
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A small deck for sitting outside a bedroom with steps leading terrace below in Greenwich, Connecticut
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This divided deck creates a sunny entertaining and dining area and a quiet spot to read, off the master bedroom • Greenwich, Connecticut
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Octagonal deck with built-in benches and a fire pit in Scarsdale, New York
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Breathtaking views from hillside terrace of the lake below • Armonk, New York
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Tiered deck extending from the back of the house over the hillside – like a treehouse • Armonk, New York
Swimming Pools
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Teardrop pool and spa with an opening the retaining wall providing a view of the adjacant golf course • Greenwich, Connecticut
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A pergola adds shade to a sunny bricked pool surround • Pleasantville, New York
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Flowing waterfall from raised spa cascades into pool against a heavily wooded backdrop in Greenwich, Connecticut
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Classic country house with a formal pool to match • Greenwich, Connecticut
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Blending naturally into the sloping backyard – a flagstone terrace, pool, and gardens in Armonk, New York
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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
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An elegant property enhanced by a formal pool and spa in New Canaan, Connecticut
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A serenely sited lap pool becomes a sanctuary in Greenwich, Connecticut
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A gentle waterfall adds to this peaceful well-screened pool area in Scarsdale, New York
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Well-screened backyard embraces an L-shaped pool perfect for lounging or laps in Armonk. New York
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Naturalized spa and pool with vanishing edge
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Pool with long lap lane and quiet corners for relaxing in Greenwich, Connecticut
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Brick terrace around pool and spa with a matching sitting wall enclosing the space
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Free-form pool and terrace landscaped to create a large, well-defined backyard space in Greenwich, Connecticut
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Resort-like, contemporary poolhouse sited with stone walls, steps, and flagstone terrace in Highland, New York
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Swimming pool with interior spa is embraced by a stone wall with long fountain in Harrison, New York
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Pool, spa, pool house, and large entertaining area • Yonkers, New York
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Raised, naturalized pool is surrounded by boulders, low stone walls, perennial grasses, and shrubs in New Rochelle, New York
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Free-form pool tucked into the landscape and around a rock outcropping • Greenwich, Connecticut
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Red brick pool with raised spa sited to blend in with nearby house in Greenwich, Connecticut
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Secreted away on a hill with grasses, beds of perennial flowers, and cleft stone pool deck and edging in Pleasantville, New York
Hillsides
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A steep slope, artfully stabilized by grasses, shrub-like creeping juniper, and native plantings in Bedford, New York
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The sloped backyard becomes a visual feast with grasses and ground covers, splashed with colorful flowers in Bedford, New York
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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
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Alluring steps to an upper level garden in Greenwich, Connecticut
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The soothing sound and delightful sight of a waterfall in Greenwich, Connecticut
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Perennial garden setting for pool and steps to spa in New Rochelle, New York
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A white wall is the backdrop for a multi-textured and multi-colored garden in Greenwich, Connecticut
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Roses surround a client's horse statue
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Flower and evergreen garden, contained by a curved stonewall with a back-drop of mature trees • Scarsdale, New York
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A dramatic flower garden conceals a playful sculpture • Riverside, Connecticut
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Layers of soft colors perennially make this idyllic corner a favorite spot
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A well-crafted wall is more than just functional, it conveys permanence, timelessness, and is often the perfect finishing touch • Larchmont, New York