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Randy Angell Designs
The subtle changes begin as soon as you walk out the back door of the house. The existing decking had a lot of what we call "tweeners"; areas that are overly generous walkways, yet not large enough to house furniture. The awkwardly small bluestone patio was expanded to accommodate a generous seating area. This was done by pushing the step-down closer to the pool.
Our talented stone mason carefully married the new bluestone into the existing portion of the patio, resulting in an imperceptible difference between the two.
As you descend the new bluestone steps to the pool level, your bare feet will be thankful for the new smooth-finished, limestone-colored concrete, with a hand cut pattern carefully etched into it's surface.
The old red brick decking was so hot that the owners could not walk around the pool with their bare feet. The brick coping was also replaced with an eased edge, Pennsylvania Premier Stone which matches the new step treads throughout the project.
Between the house and the pool, a large raised planter was reconfigured, giving additional space to the pool deck for a shaded lounge chair area. Across the pool, a bank of rather tall painted brick retaining walls were cut down, shortened and moved. This lessened the visual impact of the walls (which were overwhelming in the space) and also opened up a new seating area, nestled under the arms of the massive Pecan tree at the back of the property.
Rather than continuing solid decking around the entire pool, the area near these walls has been transformed to large stone stepper pads set in a sea of beautiful St. Augustine lawn. This creates a visually softened area that is still suited to setting tables and chairs when the guest list calls for additional seating.
The spa area is possibly the most dramatic change on this project. Yet more raised planter walls divided this area into awkward spaces, unsuited for proper furniture placement. The planters were removed, new stone decks added, and once again expertly married into the existing decks, opening the area to house a large dining table and a newly built-in BBQ area.
The spa itself was re-imagined with the bluestone coping and painted brick veneer. The most impressive addition though is the new handmade glazed tiles that surround the existing cast stone water feature. This water feature was almost unnoticeable against the painted brick wall, but now the dramatic arch and pop of color draw the eye to this quaint little corner of the property.
Originally designed by one of the most notable landscape architects in town, this once impressive project had faltered in recent years. The pool and spa still functioned well, and the client wanted to keep it intact. In addition, they wanted to keep as much of the existing landscape as possible. But, the surrounding decks, walls and steps were fair game.
At first glance, one might think that our changes were simple material changes. However, upon closer inspection, one can see the subtle-yet-transformative changes that came together to update this classic pool in a tasteful, timeless manner, as well as to improve the flow and usability of the deck areas, while softening the feel of this massive hardscape.
Bradshaw Construction
This 6,500-square-foot one-story vacation home overlooks a golf course with the San Jacinto mountain range beyond. The house has a light-colored material palette—limestone floors, bleached teak ceilings—and ample access to outdoor living areas.
Builder: Bradshaw Construction
Architect: Marmol Radziner
Interior Design: Sophie Harvey
Landscape: Madderlake Designs
Photography: Roger Davies
Danze & Davis Architects, Inc.
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The Garden Route Company
Richard Radford
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California Landscape Construction
We created a custom paver design and included a gas fire pit.
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Patio - mid-sized modern backyard concrete paver patio idea in Orange County with a fire pit and no cover
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
Incorporating metals into the landscape design adds clean lines and a touch of modern that flows from inside the home to the outside, creating a cohesive space.
Mark Dziewulski Architect
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Browne and Associates Custom Landscapes
This front yard, constructed in 2014, was simple and to the point. To anyone who thinks that plain grey concrete is somewhat boring, this front walkway turned out effective and looks sleek leading up to this Washington Park new build in Denver, CO.
Browne & Associates Custom Landscapes
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The contrast of colors, textures and materials gives this landscape depth and turns what could have been just a simple design into a simply beautiful design.
Photo taken by Ryann Ford.
Mariani Landscape
Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan
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Photo of a large modern partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Chicago.
Rachel Reider Interiors
Michael Partenio
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Deck container garden - mid-sized modern deck container garden idea in Boston with a roof extension
Whipple Russell Architects
Bighorn Palm Desert modern architectural home with luxury landscaping. Photo by William MacCollum.
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Design ideas for a large modern drought-tolerant, desert and full sun front yard gravel and wood fence landscaping in Los Angeles.
Beach Bum Turf Co.
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TCP Custom Outdoor Living
The modern pool perfectly matches the outdoor living area.
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Inspiration for a modern pool remodel in Houston
Laney LA, Inc.
Rather than starting with an outcome in mind, this 1,400 square foot residence began from a polemic place - exploring shared conviction regarding the concentrated power of living with a smaller footprint. From the gabled silhouette to passive ventilation, the home captures the nostalgia for the past with the sustainable practices of the future.
While the exterior materials contrast a calm, minimal palette with the sleek lines of the gabled silhouette, the interior spaces embody a playful, artistic spirit. From the hand painted De Gournay wallpaper in the master bath to the rugged texture of the over-grouted limestone and Portuguese cobblestones, the home is an experience that encapsulates the unexpected and the timeless.
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California Landscape Construction
Dan Solomon
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Photo of a mid-sized modern drought-tolerant and partial sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in Los Angeles for summer.
DDLA Design Landscape Architecture
Located in Dallas, Texas, this new transitional modern style residence, features an understated and simplistic landscape design including a new concrete driveway with inlay LED lighting, corten steel planters and native, low maintenance plant selections. The rear garden provides perimeter privacy along with a wall fountain feature that can be seen throughout the interior of the main floor.
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