Pool and landscape renovation

Major pool, landscape and hardscape renovation with newly installed rustic pergola. This entire site and project was in disrepair and the goal was to bring back the original bones.

Another perspective of this major pool and landscape renovation.

Brand new heavy timber style pergola, along with new bluestone pool deck , renovated stone walls and landscape. This was a fun project and transformation.

Another view of this newly renovated poolscape and landscape space, which is completely enclosed by the renovated stone walls and pool house.

A view of the completed landscape, hardscape and poolscape renovation.

Image of the rear of the house before the project started, which was a large wood deck. The home has a walk out basement and is steeply sloped from left to right. Howard Roberts

The sub-grades are set and the pool shell is in, which you will see later. Howard Roberts

The existing wood deck has been removed and a new raised masonry terrace and wood deck has been constructed. The pool is starting to take shape as well, on the far end closets to the house is a spa, sun shelf and water feature and in our immediate view there will be a bed (but can be converted to another water element if they want. Howard Roberts

The finished product, but there is much more to see and to come. We went with a glass tile on the vertical walls of the pool. The idea was to bring the home to the new pool and landscape environment for family and friends to easily enjoy all aspects of the property. There are tremendous views and elevations on this property, so those were to be incorporated within the two upper... more »

Opposite perspective of the pool with the home to our back, you can get some sense of the elevations. A future fire pit will be constructed on the left in that void and an outdoor kitchen on the right. Howard Roberts

Pool and landscape completed, what do you think? Other aspects of this project to follow. Howard Roberts

An image of the future outdoor kitchen that is under ware. The kitchen sits just to the right of the pool and upper living spaces off the house. Howard Roberts

I love this shot, that provides a collective sense of the spaces and how well it is all integrated.A blending of cool tones and warm tones works well here with the hardscape. Howard Roberts

One of the many outdoor living spaces, the fireplace is just taking shape, but the unveiling is soon to come.This family loves the outdoors and to entertain, so a series of spaces was created to feed that lifestyle. Howard Roberts

The large pergola is in place, which supports this wonderful and future outdoor living space. Howard Roberts

Such a cozy and inviting space for spring, summer and fall (winter if you are brave enough) for this family and their friends. Howard Roberts

A close up of the spa and sun shelf of this magnificent pool and landscape project. Howard Roberts

A close up of the finished pool, spa and water elements of this dramatic project. Howard Roberts

You can appreciate from this image the elevation change of this property and the neighbor next door by seeing the roof top. Howard Roberts

Same perspective as the previous page, but now the project is completed. The pergola you see is over the new outdoor kitchen. Howard Roberts

A images of the future pool and landscape space. The pool was completed before the balance of the project was done, so you can see the pool and spa cover is on, while the rest of the project continues through the late fall. You are looking at the back of the future outdoor kitchen. Howard Roberts

Again, another angle and shot of the finished product. Howard Roberts

This is a progress shot of a future path and sitting area to the future bocci ball court and outdoor fireplace area. Howard Roberts

A stepping stone path of square bluestone lead to this resting spot, which also has a wonderful view of the pool and surrounding property. Howard Roberts

The future bocci ball court is starting to take shape. Howard Roberts

It doesn't get better than this, lounge outside, day or night and enjoy the fireplace, TV, bocci ball court or just hanging out with family and friends. Howard Roberts

Another perspective of the bocci ball court. Howard Roberts

Pool and hardscape starting to take shape. Howard Roberts