by Smith & Vansant Architects PC
Norwich, VT, US 05055 · 326 photos
A significant transformation
http://www.smithandvansant.com/

The transformation shown here involve everything from regrading the back yard, so that water no longer drains into the basement, to creating terrific outdoors spaces and fencing off the traffic on the adjacent road. The stone retaining wall was built using reclaimed stone wallstones, and helps form one edge of the new brick and stone patio. The new rear porch connects the rear of the house with the outdoors and lush gardens surrounding the property edges. The barn in the back of the property received a new roof and paint job.
Renovation/Addition. Rob Karosis Photography

 
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michellesimone wrote:
Porch lighting - Hi, I love the porch hanging lights. I would so appreciate if you could share with me where you got them, or the brand. I have been searching for the right style for awhile and this is just the look I was hoping to find. Thank you so much. And your home is amazing! »
· Comment · 7 days ago
Smith & Vansant Architects PC My client says she found them at pottery barn, but I no longer see this style available.
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675srl wrote:
Miss lilly - Love that patio set. What material is it and do you know where it can be purchased? Thanks. »
· Comment · 7 months ago
Smith & Vansant Architects PC Hello,
This patio set is made of teak and was purchased by the owner through Smith & Hawken.
Hope that helps!
7 months ago ·
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awlenderink wrote:
Where is the best place to have a screen porch with a fireplace? Should it be in the front\side of the house or always in the back? »
· Comment · 17 months ago
TanCalGal I agree with all of the above.
17 months ago ·
ebastien What type of stone is used for the steps & walk way? And is the stone used as edging around the patio the a different type then that of the walkway stone?
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What Houzz contributors are saying:
A new patio contains a new outdoor dining area and a stone walkway to other parts of the yard. In the distance you can see the client's barn and a white fence that marks the edge of the property.
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Wall
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Steps to rock wall
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Multi-level lawn
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Ross
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Terraced yard
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Beautifuk
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STONE WALL
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stone wall
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stone path
added by sekrom to sekrom's Ideas (4 days ago)
patio
added by bkleonard to Patio ideas for Bruce (5 days ago)
love the rustic nature of this backyard, stone wall and patio
added by monicaschaefferc to monicaschaefferc's Ideas (6 days ago)
Pirca
added by mwstice to The Hill (6 days ago)
idea for what the wall could look like?
added by michellesimone to Exterior Lighting (7 days ago)
Porch lights .... Perfect
added by dmatth4603 to dmatth4603's ideas (7 days ago)
lawn-scaped patio area
added by cyndiworden to Miranda home (9 days ago)
love the back yard straight off main living area
added by spinngmary to Yard (9 days ago)
"feels" like our yard
added by jonathanjames21 to jonathanjames21's Ideas (11 days ago)
Raised yard
added by doylene921 to trex front porch ideas (12 days ago)
fun entertaining are side or back
added by 14728917 to Patios (13 days ago)
Landscape
added by bicasaur to bicasaur's Ideas (13 days ago)
multilevel yard done well
added by czekala2 to czekala2's Ideas (13 days ago)
brick patio bordered by concrete slabs
added by Andrea Penzini to Exterior Ideas (2 weeks ago)
Separacion Jardin
added by houzzap to Patios (2 weeks ago)
patio
added by rachellemaglio to rachellemaglio's Ideas (2 weeks ago)
:)
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Like transition from tier to tier
added by neener627 to Outdoor spaces (2 weeks ago)
Yard
added by serford to patio (2 weeks ago)
patio
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Brick
added by tamboh0520 to outdoor spaces (2 weeks ago)
Outdoor space for new lot
added by krik123 to krik123's ideas (2 weeks ago)
Love the brick patio! Love everything!!
added by rpeter to Back Yard (3 weeks ago)
2 level back yard
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love the feel of the porch & intimate connection with the landscape
added by dkop61 to dkop61's ideas (3 weeks ago)
Retainer wall for yard
added by laughloud to ER Backyard (3 weeks ago)
brick, stone, cement, grass, stone wall
added by aimlen to aimlen's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Love
added by lannykaren to lannykaren's ideas (3 weeks ago)
Looks like a great place to play!
added by randrmadison to randrmadison's Ideas (3 weeks ago)
Backyard
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Pavers
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Table & chairs
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Tier with grass
added by jillerino to jillerino's ideas (3 weeks ago)
beautiful yard
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connecting patios
added by bonniecollins to bonnie collins' kitchen ideas (4 weeks ago)
informal
added by stefcraig to stefcraig's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Stone wall, how it fits into the yard
added by sharonovermyer to deck (4 weeks ago)
Like the grass growing between the brick
added by livgreen to New House (4 weeks ago)
patio, yard
added by bcwander to bcwander's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Brick
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walkway
added by estewart_yh to patio (4 weeks ago)
Yard
added by anamarierk to anamarierk's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Patio, walkway
added by Brian McGlynn to Home Office (4 weeks ago)
Love the yard design
added by pkerutis to pkerutis's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Wall
added by ornurse54 to Patio Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Love the wall and steps
added by erica767 to erica767's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Like the round wood holder for next to our fire pit
added by ceg145 to Front patio (4 weeks ago)
Simple brick patio
added by Amanda Lovejoy to amanda_lovejoy's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
This is what I want for our back yard where it slopes down behind garage
added by Brenda Collins to brenda_collins7463's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Cozy
added by sprout08 to sprout08's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Momndad's house
added by kmeekhof to landscaping (4 weeks ago)
Sonoma stone
added by Brooke to tartanwest's ideas (4 weeks ago)
Porch and lawn. Wall. Love laid back feel
added by cmallison to cmallison's Favorites (4 weeks ago)
nicely old fashioned / cottagey
added by stzucker to stzucker's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Brick wall dividing living and yard
added by Jan Morris to jan_morris1065's Ideas (4 weeks ago)
Yard low deck
added by saltbox3 to saltbox3's ideas (5 weeks ago)
grass and wall
added by cstatsgirl to Deck/Patio/Sunroom (5 weeks ago)
simple
added by rlplouffe to rlp: Traditional, Vernacular & Neo-Colonial Structures (5 weeks ago)
Porch column & trim details
added by fakeout to Patio Ideas (5 weeks ago)
height of the fence
added by julieaggrey to Exterior Ideas (5 weeks ago)
what a nice backyard
added by barbiecook23 to barbiecook23's ideas (5 weeks ago)
Patio
added by janebok to janebok's ideas (5 weeks ago)
veranda space
added by Tammie Bennett_Hubbs to patio (5 weeks ago)
Path using rocks to outbuilding
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Yard
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pillars
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Grass down by beach
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Pave
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Patio
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tiered garden
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check out the retaining wall
added by daungier to daungier's ideas (6 weeks ago)
Reminds me of Dianne's house
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Patio
added by chasdime to chasdime's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
Wall and steps going down from house to lake and garden. Build house up for looks and water table
added by Annette Authement to annette_authement's Ideas (6 weeks ago)
get rid of the rails and add these columns to my house. Please
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mixture of materials
added by sheilamac66 to Stone patio (6 weeks ago)
stone step
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Back yard
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Like wall
added by dianeroemer to dianeroemer's ideas (6 weeks ago)
this is a nice back yard i likt te retainig wall
added by orlytodd to 174 - FRONT DOOR (6 weeks ago)
Rectangular slabs in front of steps
added by oceanmama to landscape ideas (6 weeks ago)
patio space, blue stone, stone wall
added by jroberts5 to Yard (6 weeks ago)
Retaining wall
added by ebastien to Landscaping (6 weeks ago)
Like the stone steps & walkways!
added by pilepetelkov to pilepetelkov's ideas (6 weeks ago)
двор
added by bpclinger to Cottage (6 weeks ago)
love the ha-ha
added by kendrawiesemeyer to porch (6 weeks ago)
back porch terraced landscape
added by pdriver to pdriver's Ideas (7 weeks ago)
Brick patio
added by chloeandollie to Landscaping ideas (7 weeks ago)
could we push one tier higher and make second to 3rd tier more gradual like this?
added by boatdrink to boatdrink's ideas (7 weeks ago)
Levels
added by hannew to deck & patio (7 weeks ago)
Love the old stone and brick, and layers of space
added by Dana to Exterior Ideas (7 weeks ago)
traditional garden
added by bobcatrugby to Deck ideas (7 weeks ago)
Brick and grass patio at the back of the house
added by shmoobelle to Landscape Ideas (7 weeks ago)
retaining wall
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Red rocking chair
added by supchurch to yard (7 weeks ago)
The beach retaining wall
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Retaining wall
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Step up
added by L Mote to Lake House (7 weeks ago)
Lawn to step down deck
added by 12elliot to Patio Ideas (7 weeks ago)
porch
added by Letourneau Builders to letourneaubuild's ideas (7 weeks ago)
Vt back yard
added by sansoucih to sansoucih's ideas (7 weeks ago)
Brick
added by erintutts to Outdoor (7 weeks ago)
growth between bricks on patio
added by bpclinger to bpclinger's ideas (8 weeks ago)
Brick patio.
added by nissan123 to Patio (8 weeks ago)
Stone wall
added by green77 to outdoors (8 weeks ago)
Brick & tiers
added by kroscheltj to kroscheltj's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Seating on the grass, table off the porch.
added by sjayer to patio (8 weeks ago)
lawn/patio balance
added by L H to ograde (8 weeks ago)
I
added by craftie to craftie's ideas (8 weeks ago)
Patio
added by breakingfree2009 to breakingfree2009's ideas (8 weeks ago)
Backyard
added by kgriever to Dream Home (8 weeks ago)
Backyard, minus the rock wall/retaining wall.
added by dan1bean to dan1bean's ideas (8 weeks ago)
shade
added by fermunsiq to fermunsiq's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
El jardín en desnivel, seccionado por el muro de piedras
added by caldwel to round pond (8 weeks ago)
easy access to backyard
added by 1mariod to 1mariod's Ideas (8 weeks ago)
Stones
added by cporay to cporay's ideas (8 weeks ago)
retaining wall stairs look
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Stone wall for slopes
added by rjideas to Porch ideas (2 months ago)
Double posts...
added by Beth Baker to beth_baker7773's Ideas (2 months ago)
stone wall and slope
added by jmayjmay to jmayjmay's Favorites (2 months ago)
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added by bobsherba to bobsherba's Ideas (2 months ago)
Backyard same terrain as ours
added by fjcarr2007 to fjcarr2007's Favorites (2 months ago)
Landscape
added by seaypro to outdoors (2 months ago)
I like the difference in the levels
added by Lisa Pruitt to patio/backyard (2 months ago)
Flooring under table
added by ckmooney to ckmooney's ideas (2 months ago)
different levels
added by mapletwig to mapletwig's ideas (2 months ago)
stone wall - feel of upstate childhood
added by rmccoy83 to rmccoy83's Ideas (2 months ago)
Like the wall
added by marilynb to ranch remodel (2 months ago)
love this brick patio with the grass growing up between it
added by Helena Cornelissen to kuier area (2 months ago)
Garden
added by jandl1 to jandl1's ideas (2 months ago)
stepping stones
added by teresacoates to teresacoates's Ideas (2 months ago)
Brick paving
added by carolvaggio to carolvaggio's Ideas (2 months ago)
Yes.
added by abkwell to Carrleigh Exterior (2 months ago)
brick patio, stone walls and paver walkway
added by gsens to gsens's Ideas (2 months ago)
Patio floor
added by Julie Hussey to julie_hussey's ideas (2 months ago)
brick and slate
added by beautyasylum to porch (2 months ago)
Patio
added by jlatzka to sitting areas (2 months ago)
Like the patio set for out back of garage area
added by jayingrid to jayingrid's Ideas (2 months ago)
For Cape house
added by bajacb to bajacb's Ideas (2 months ago)
Wall
added by bilinska to bilinska's Ideas (2 months ago)
Murek ze starego kamienia
added by carolinerenard to carolinerenard's ideas (2 months ago)
brick wall
added by 58rebel to 58rebel's ideas (2 months ago)
Love the stone retaining wall
added by gloriachu to gloriachu's ideas (2 months ago)
nice two levels.
added by pwirth to pwirth's Ideas (2 months ago)
Stones
added by maryparsons to maryparsons's Favorites (2 months ago)
Retaining Wall
added by robin_orriss to robin_orriss's Favorites (2 months ago)
Backyard
added by Ed Lipski to ed_lipski's Ideas (2 months ago)
Posts
added by mandyhalvin to mandyhalvin's ideas (3 months ago)
stone
added by lcm222 to lcm222's ideas (3 months ago)
wall
added by lizadam to Exteriors (3 months ago)
Absolutely charming yard.
added by Kristen Marshall to driveway (3 months ago)
Paths
added by sandee8503 to sandee8503's Ideas (3 months ago)
Brick
added by sonyadoa to patio makeover 2013 (3 months ago)
Love the old stone wall
added by esee to reface job (3 months ago)
great house
added by Cheryl Hiller to cheryl_hiller's Ideas (3 months ago)
Dunnaway
added by mrszee to mrszee's ideas (3 months ago)
low brick walls
added by josephmcclatchy to josephmcclatchy's ideas (3 months ago)
the hanging wall idea is fresh, interesting, and fun looking, I could see myself as a child running all over that place, good for backflips and otherwise froleking : ) Also like the idea of elevated yard the dinning area bricks look neat
added by allison12matt to allison12matt's ideas (3 months ago)
two tiers with stone retaining wall.
added by montylou to montylou's Ideas (3 months ago)
Cool wall
added by lindalross to Yard (3 months ago)
I like the table and chairs on the left.
added by 117elysferry to 117elysferry's Ideas (3 months ago)
Porch
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Random seating around yard
added by 1miller1 to 1miller1's Ideas (3 months ago)
Backyard ideas
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natural patio
added by cynjern to cynjern's ideas (3 months ago)
Love the pic. Like the clothesline hidden up behind fascia board.
added by ejaneen to Outdoor Accessories (3 months ago)
like the red wicker rocker
added by dianegroff to dianegroff's ideas (3 months ago)
Retaining walk
added by philsellis to Phil's Patio Ideas (3 months ago)
Tiered levels of grass and patio. I like the stone wall separating the levels and steps to get up as well
added by suzyofisher to cape renovation with great storage ideas & dog shower (3 months ago)
outdoor dining, barn in distance, walk ways. notice the clothes line just inside the porch roof! Great idea
added by mwesolowski to mwesolowski's ideas (3 months ago)
stonewall
added by lyndakay02 to lyndakay02's ideas (3 months ago)
Rocks
added by lenniefloyd to athroom (3 months ago)
Patio
added by msteschmacher to Garden (3 months ago)
Outdoor space, Porch, Stone Patio, Stone Wall
added by acaiazza to camp (3 months ago)
community but seperate seating areas
added by Margie Campbell to margie's ideabook (3 months ago)
I want to live here...
added by bdeems to outdoors area (3 months ago)
Rustic
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BY
added by Susan N Scott to LANDSCAPING | GARDENING (3 months ago)
Retaining wall, patio -- simplicity, natural state (no decks, no wood, no staining)
added by chrismo to farm patio (3 months ago)
Walkways
added by Nicki Savage Interiors to jerdanick's ideas (3 months ago)
Country house
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Colonne
added by anneborhek to anneborhek's ideas (3 months ago)
like porch
added by nadine14 to nadine14's Ideas (3 months ago)
Lovely
added by barrypandiscio to barrypandiscio's ideas (3 months ago)
patio
added by Tina Butcher to tina_butcher6991's Ideas (3 months ago)
Step
added by krisdeme to krisdeme's Favorites (3 months ago)
The transformation shown here involve everything from regrading the back yard, so that water no longer drains into the basement, to creating terrific outdoors spaces and fencing off the traffic on the adjacent road. The stone retaining wall was built using reclaimed stone wallstones, and helps form one edge of the new brick and stone patio. The new rear porch connects the rear of the house with the outdoors and lush gardens surrounding the property edges. The barn in the back of the property ...
added by 0279 to 0279's ideas (3 months ago)
Gloss painted wood patio under overhang
added by barbeem to landscape (3 months ago)
Love green and old and tended