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3. Focus on the FlowWhen you add outdoor living spaces, make them easy to get to and easy to use, even in cooler weather. For instance, Wynia designed the yard in Burlington seen here with multilevel spaces for food preparation, dining and lounging. The design includes a dramatic stone patio that invites people to get closer to the garden. “The fire pit area, with the natural stone bench, acts as a focal point and maximizes the possibilities for enjoying the outdoors year-round,” he says.See more of this projectMore: For more information on Richard Wynia and examples of his work, visit LandArt’s Houzz profile.This story was written by the Houzz Sponsored Content team.

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