by Pedersen Associates
San Rafael, CA, US 94901 · 184 photos
Mill Valley Residence
http://www.pedersenassociates.com

Front yard renovation with new waterfall and bridge and fireplace seating area.
Barbara Ries Photography

 
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lsekhadia wrote:
Where can I by the round dinning table and chairs? »
· Comment · 3 weeks ago
Pedersen Associates Almost any teak producer will have these in their catalogue The table is a 54" round. Though it's been a while I believe there were from Country Casual.
2 weeks ago ·
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kimewald wrote:
Love your lights- we want to hang them over our infinity pool. How did you secure the lights? »
· Comment · 3 weeks ago
Pedersen Associates A simple eye hook and zip ties.
3 weeks ago ·
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diannemap wrote:
What kind of drain was used for drainage in the flagstone/floor? Thank you. - We are putting in a freeform pool with flagstone hardscape and I really don't want to use channel drains for drainage as it will spoil the look. Please help. Thank you so much »
· Comment · 4 weeks ago
Pedersen Associates Those are drop inlets with a bronze grate. The grate is an NDS. They have a new line of decorative grates that look good, however, these were just the older simple square or round grate on the end of a 4" pipe riser. Here is a link to their site.

http://www.ndspro.com/decorativegrates/

As a designer I like strip drains too, but they can be quite expensive.
3 weeks ago ·
diannemap Thanks for the quick reply. I will send the info on to my pool designer.
3 weeks ago ·
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winsafe wrote:
Where can I buy the pot light on the right of the photo? »
· Comment · 6 months ago
Pedersen Associates These were pagodas my client bought on a trip through Malaysia. We fitted them with LV lights. It's a relatively easy technique. Your electrician can help you turn most anything into a light fixture!

Pete
6 months ago ·
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jult1 wrote:
Where did you get that curved sofa? »
· Comment · 9 months ago
Pedersen Associates This is something the client located. There are several furniture companies that offer this configuration in wood and metal.
6 months ago ·
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marvymare wrote:
flooring - What type of flooring is this and where can i purchase it? »
· Comment · 10 months ago
Pedersen Associates GOOD LUCK!
10 months ago ·
Xiamen shunshun stone Imp&Exp Co.,Ltd Generally it is nature slate . we call this random size paving "flagstone", there are different colors like rusty, grey , back etc. You can find much more information about flagstone in a website: www.slate-sandstone.com. If you are still on the demond of these flagstone or in future I can help you to get it. It's my pleasure to provide any assistance or information about natural stone. You can email me at slate@sssto.com for any question.
5 months ago ·
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roy2 wrote:
how to save the photos »
· Comment · 12 months ago
Gharbuilder.com There are two ways to save the photo You can save it in your own ideabook by clicking on "Add to ideabook" or you can save it in your own pc by right click on photo and then choose the option "Save image ".If you want to see beautiful photos of living room decoration go to http://www.gharbuilder.com/home/living-room-decoration-ideas/20.php
and save it if you like any photos.
12 months ago ·
Pedersen Associates Very good tutorial!
6 months ago ·
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rayjury wrote:
I need something like this for my house but can,t find a Landscaper in the Atlanta Georgia Area can u help ple - Been trying too find a landscaper as my backyard needs a proffesional too help me plan something »
· Comment · 13 months ago
Pedersen Associates A lot of landscape designers are not comfortable dealing with structures and architecture (fireplaces). This is a small yet highly detailed garden. We worked with a structural engineer and a very "hands-on" contractor. This team approach made for a successful result. When putting your team together look for the skills you need for your specific site and program: you may need a design-build company that is a general contractor not just a landscaper. You may want to consult with an architect if you need to make modifications to the building. Check on line for landscape architects in your area and look at their sites. I'm sure you'll find someone that can help.
13 months ago ·
COLEMAN HOMES, INC. Coleman Homes, Inc. can build this for you. We also have the best landscaping team and landscaping architect in the business.
13 months ago ·
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dregier wrote:
Yard lighting - Hi, I would like to know where I can purchase strung lighting? Thanks »
· Comment · 14 months ago
EnvironmentalLights.com EnvironmentalLights.com sells the large G40 or G50mm globe bulb shapes like seen here in LED light strings.

http://www.environmentallights.com/G12-mm-globe-12-mm-dia_C488.aspx

http://www.environmentallights.com/G50mm-Dimmable-LED-Christmas-Light-Bulb-E17-Intermediate-Base-0-96-watt-Soft-Warm-White_P3460.aspx
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What Houzz contributors are saying:
Strike up a festive mood with string lights. Outdoor café lights strung from tree to house and back again create a lively atmosphere in this backyard. A round dining table and a curvy outdoor sofa gently divide the space into two seating areas, providing ample space where friends and neighbors can mingle under the stars.
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Cabin outside
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Cool
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Lights
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sofa in front of fire. Would look nice with wooden chairs
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Like the lights on steps and little rocks/pebbled area
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Lantern
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Fireplace
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Nice setup
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Like fireplace
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Marches pour second pallier
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table and chair set
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I like the lights strung across porch and the lighted chinese stone lantern
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I really like this outdoor space
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Chain and lights
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Random slate
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Sten
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gorgeous!
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Fireplace
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cool patio/fireplace
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Chain downspout
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patio
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Unhum...extend the patio
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deck/hot tub
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Fire place behind garage
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Lights in the steps
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curved sectional
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Cool patio
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Fire pit
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Steps down to patio
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Stones
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couch with red cushions
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bistro lights
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stone
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Fireplace
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Our patio?
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Cozy!!!
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Very nce
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Garage with exterior fireplace
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tile, lighting
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cement instead?
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Fireplace
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fireplace
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strung lights
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Comfortable outdoor space
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Outdoor living
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Patio and lighting
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lights
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small but cool backyard
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beautiful outdoor fireplace
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Fireplace on back of family room?
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Lights couch fire
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Outdooe
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I like the round table
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lights
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lighting strands
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lights on patio
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Patio 16
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lighting
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Great outdoor space
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Like the floor of the deck.
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Cool!!!!!
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Ca m'inspire!
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The boundary
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would hang out here all the time
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Casual but functional, outdoor kitchen where the hot tub s in this pic
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lights
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flagstone without large gaps between stones
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Three areas in one
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The tile
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Fire place
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Lights
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Rain spout, lights,......
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Patio
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Lighting
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Lighting. Whole setup is sweet.
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Like string lights
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flagstone patio
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Rather than beams, cables could be used from which lights could be strung. I think i would prefer cables. Stringing them would require posts placed on the retaining wall.
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pavers
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Lovely spot to entertain!
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Outdoor lights
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Round Table
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Barn and outdoor room
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Patio
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Patio / Outdoor Fireplace
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Everything!
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Lights across patio
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Outdoor house with patio
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Like the way the levels change & stair lighting
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stone
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Ok
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patio lights
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Like the pavers
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Lights for pool area?
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Pattern
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lighting at patio
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Steps
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Wooden table and chairs
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Litting
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cAMPER!
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Wow. Just, wow.
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lights
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outdoor area flagstone
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Flagstone
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Nice outdoor fire place and lounge area
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Off of the master?
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Fireplace, could be 2 way!!!
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Party lights
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Fireplace
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6 chair round
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Porch
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Very nice
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Patio
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Lights = fun
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Backyard idea
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lights
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cosy
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Patio
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Alternative to a firepit.
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Lights
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Piso
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hot tub, plus lounge around fire, and hanging lights. A real treat of a back yard, but missing grass
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like the stamped concrete
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Outdoor living at its best.
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Beds
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Love string lights
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outside fireplace
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See the run off from the roof, how it is channeled by the chain.
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rain chain!
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layout
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Love it all
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Patio
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Fireplace and teak seating
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Strings of lights in the trees
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String lights
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Lights
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Hanging lights
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Fireplace added to garage, lots of stone seating around chimney
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curved outdoor sofa
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Lites
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Rocks.
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Fireplace
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Ciuch
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pretty perfect!
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circles... seating& table and rain chain
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Dom
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fireplace on side of the garage
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Fireplace on the back of the garage - love it!
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Задний двор
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Floor Book
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Cozy
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Outside fireplace
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patio with seating areas and hot tub
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Цепь с водостока
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Shingles
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Fire and seating
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love the space and hot tub
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oh my...fireplace on back of the house!!!
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Patio
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River stone with boxwoods
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floor
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fireplace on side of garage
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fireplace
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Seating
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Small space perfection
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fireplace
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lights
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Lights
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Arrière cours
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Now this is a yard!
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pebbles for drainage from downspouts and patio and soft edges of retaining walls.
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Teak table set
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Love the siding, ambiance.
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The lighting
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If increase outdoor living space around back of house some.
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I like the outdoor lighting ?& separate seating areas
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i like the brick used for the foundation of each step, and the diff shapes of the slate
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everything
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lights
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Helheten
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Steps
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stones on outside of area
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Pool
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Lights
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tree along small plants
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Love the lights
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Backyard
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Lights strung between buildings