A huge thank you to two of my dearest friends for trusting me to bring their vision to life. I hope they enjoy their new CARRIAGE HOUSE as much as I enjoyed designing it. It’s obvious why we nicknamed it The Treehouse. The airy windows flood the space with such abundant NATURAL LIGHT. Its open-concept layout includes a cozy living area, fully equipped kitchen, and two bedrooms, which are perfect for hosting family and friends.

A huge thank you to two of my dearest friends for trusting me to bring their vision to life. I hope they enjoy their new CARRIAGE HOUSE as much as I enjoyed designing it. It’s obvious why we nicknamed it The Treehouse. The airy windows flood the space with such abundant NATURAL LIGHT. Its open-concept layout includes a cozy living area, fully equipped kitchen, and two bedrooms, which are perfect for hosting family and friends.

This once terminally muddy water pond with no visibility is the main feature of the backyard. With changes made by Full Service Aquatics of Summit, NJ this pond is now a beautiful showcase of this backyard. All photos by Mike Gannon

The family room features a warming fireplace, built-in cabinetry and a large bayed window with access to the rear covered patio where the three-season living can be enjoyed by family and guests.

Enjoy easy living with Keeler Tavern Walnut laminate from Dream Home that offers beautiful style with minimal upkeep. Boasting rich, chocolate and tan hues with the vibrant pattern indicative of natural walnut, it's an affordable way to get a look that is both dramatic and exotic.

Our clients knew they wanted their backyard living area to be a combination of modern and rustic, matching the modern interior of their home yet with the relaxing rustic ambiance of the great outdoors. A smooth cedar pergola was constructed to provide protection from the hot summer sun to enjoy the outdoor kitchen and dining area. We used wood tile veneer for the outdoor kitchen to match the indoor kitchen backsplash and topped it with a colored concrete counter top. A Corten steel square fire pit creates another gathering spot for relaxing. Salt finish concrete patio and pads throughout the entire outdoor living space ties it all together.

Overall view of pool area with pool being enjoyed
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Hot tub for the feet by Sole Bowl, ready to enjoy any time. Plumbing to heater/pump is concealed under deck.
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The cold weather doesn't deter our crew from building new outdoor living spaces. All these homeowners need is warmer weather and they'll be ready to enjoy their new deck!

This is a 12’ x 18’ Cathedral screen room atop Trex enhance decking, perfect for those warm summer nights when you want to enjoy being outside without the company of bugs!

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Modern remodel of this condo clubhouse space. Lots of seating with comfy sofas and swivel chairs and live edge bar enjoy a beer or work on your laptop.

The property is one of the original farm houses located on the main street of a small town. It has been in the family for many years and our client just inherited the property. They were trying to have balance of preserving the old while realizing modern day living has its benefits too. The house had a large addition added using mostly old style materials, but designed with function and modern day luxuries. Our goal was to carry that theme to the outside. Our first problem we had to address was how to transition between the first floor elevation changes. The lower room was the husband’s office. He stated in the future he may have clients over and it would be nice to have an area to sit outside. The wife’s main concern was to renew the four corner garden. She also felt it was very important to be able to see it from the kitchen area. Finally there was an old wishing well stuck right outside the kitchen. They both felt it would be neat to be able to incorporate this in some how. They wanted a patio area with a built in grill to accommodate there family and friends. They also wanted to keep a large play area for the kids. We were able to pull this off successfully. We addressed the first issue by having a small lower level flagstone area. This area is large enough for 1 to 2 people to sit comfortably. It also provides a transition from his office to the larger patio area. We installed a simple small gravel sitting area opposite of the main patio. This provides our client a secluded place to relax or do business. Mrs.... told me she is amazed how much her and her husband enjoys this area. It is so peaceful looking at the small creek over a glass of wine. We built a natural limestone retaining wall to create the patio terrace. The stone was chosen to extend the houses architectural elements into the landscape. Irregular broken flagstone was used to give it a more casual feel. We installed three Serviceberries into the patio terrace to replace some trees that were taken down during the remodeling. She was very concern that they would block the view of the four corner garden. We new they were crucial to nestle in the terrace, so we placed them for a couple days for her to decide. Fortunately she agreed they not only kept the view open, but helped frame the garden. The four corner garden was designed to be viewed from afar and experienced up close. We wanted the space to have some formal structure while keeping with the casual farm house feel. Another natural limestone retaining wall was created. This leveled the garden terrace and helped associate it with the rest of the property. The four corner garden is nestled into the existing woods edge. This provides three distinct experiences to entering the garden; a more formal from the driveway, an open feel from the lower lawn, and a more natural / casual experience from the wooded area. The Plymouth brown gravel was used for the center of the garden. This helped highlight the stone post that was found during construction. The gravel also brings the sense of sound into the garden space. Lamb’s ear was chosen as a fun way to get kids interest in horticulture. The balance of using the new to create the old feel is what makes this project a success. The property has already hosted a local historical society event and won an award for its preservation efforts. When Mrs.... can’t find her husband, she knows he is either reading the newspaper by the grill or resting in the hammock along the wood’s path.

This living room is gorgeous! Two story ceiling is accented by chandelier and iron railed balcony and white columns. Come for a morning cup of coffee or enjoy the sunset with a glass of wine.

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This backyard retreat blends traditional New Orleans style with a modern twist. The brick wall running the length of the pool pays homage to traditional New Orleans style while creating a unique water feature. The square hardscaping maintains a modern element to the quintessential southern design. Exterior Designs, Inc. by Beverly Katz New Orleans Landscape Designer

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A huge thank you to two of my dearest friends for trusting me to bring their vision to life. I hope they enjoy their new CARRIAGE HOUSE as much as I enjoyed designing it. It’s obvious why we nicknamed it The Treehouse. The airy windows flood the space with such abundant NATURAL LIGHT. Its open-concept layout includes a cozy living area, fully equipped kitchen, and two bedrooms, which are perfect for hosting family and friends.

A huge thank you to two of my dearest friends for trusting me to bring their vision to life. I hope they enjoy their new CARRIAGE HOUSE as much as I enjoyed designing it. It’s obvious why we nicknamed it The Treehouse. The airy windows flood the space with such abundant NATURAL LIGHT. Its open-concept layout includes a cozy living area, fully equipped kitchen, and two bedrooms, which are perfect for hosting family and friends.