As the warm glow of sunset gives way to nightfall, the outdoor lighting from the home along with the LED lights from the pool and spa help to set a relaxing tone. The Jandy control system allows all essential components to be controlled either remotely by smart phone or from the convenience of the home.

The spacious lounge area with sofas and chaise lounges is strategically placed to catch the sun throughout the day and avoid the shadows from the yard’s massive tree. The entrance gate to the backyard, along with the landscaping screen beside the house hiding two air conditioning units, both feature frosted glass panels.

The raised feature wall at the deep end serves as a diving platform over the sheer descent waterfall. A pool ladder on one side and underwater swim out bench on the other are handy for repeat attempts. The wall, constructed from Wiarton Tiger Stripe ledgerock, is a perfect match for the pool’s Gold Pebble vinyl liner.

One of the most cherished features of the yard is the 5 x 9 custom vinyl spa which is slightly elevated above the patio so the stone coping ledge is at comfortable seating height for non-bathers. The spa features special insulated plumbing and a thermal winter cover which allows it to be used year-round.

The entire small yard is a testament to good landscape design with a carefully chosen mix of colours, shapes and textures. A series of columnar trees punctuate the perimeter while the showy hydrangeas and decorative grasses add interest. It’s easy to see the owner is a meticulous gardener.

This is a backyard makeover for a Toronto family with older children who wanted to entertain guests in both of their age groups. The backyard walkout from the kitchen already existed with an elevated barbecue station, dining terrace and pergola. This side of the yard now occupied by the pool and patio was originally lawn.

The highlight of the backyard is the 15 x 32 vinyl pool with custom walk-in steps and underwater swim out bench at the deep end. To comply with Toronto’s fence requirements the pool area is fully enclosed with wrought iron fence. The section along the back features frosted glass panels interspersed with evergreens.

As temperatures start to drop in spring and fall the acrylic spa becomes the focal point and helps to extend the season for backyard activity. It’s both inviting and convenient being just a couple of steps from the backdoor walkout.

The 14’ x 32’ pool has custom vinyl-over-steel walk-in steps which beautifully show off the pool’s Latham Gold Pebble vinyl liner. The liner’s interesting combination of textures and earth tones give the pool water a pleasing warm aqua colour. The palette is further defined by the pool’s contrasting black granite coping.

This is a backyard makeover for a Toronto family with older children who wanted to entertain guests in both of their age groups. The backyard walkout from the kitchen already existed with an elevated barbecue station, dining terrace and pergola. This side of the yard now occupied by the pool and patio was originally lawn.

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Adding a contemporary feel, the pool features elegant custom full-width vinyl over steel walk-in steps. The pool’s attractive liner of miniature blue-grey mosaic tiles is a perfect complement to the black stone coping. The nearby garden storage shed houses the controls for night lighting, sheer descent waterfall, etc.

The focal point of this backyard is a 16’ x 34’ custom vinyl-over-steel pool with elevated spa. Both feature an in-floor cleaning system which cleans not only the floors, but also the stairs and benches. The tall columnar European Hornbeams and dense hemlock evergreens will continue to fill out and enhance privacy.

This outdoor patio brings luxury living outdoors, perfect for day and night parties with elegant lighting and roof mounted heaters. Enjoy this beautiful outdoor space rain or shine with no drip gutter system and modern composite roof. All the luxuries of indoor living with stainless farm sink, built in BBQ grill, refrigerator, large island and XL pot burner.

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Arnal Photography (Larry Arnal)
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