Longshadow limestone planters welcome spring with blue hydrangea, white stock, purple pansies, and english ivy. Hannah Goering Photography
This is an example of a large traditional full sun front yard stone flower bed in Chicago for spring.

Photo Credits: Brian Vanden Brink
Large ornate beige two-story wood house exterior photo in Boston with a shingle roof

Photo of a large transitional full sun backyard gravel garden path in New York.

Seasonal centerpiece for the holidays (c) Debra Prinzing
Example of an eclectic dining room design in Seattle

Example of a large beach style backyard deck design in Boston with a roof extension

This is an example of a large traditional partial sun backyard landscaping in New York for summer.

Bluestone paths traverse the property, unifying outdoor rooms and directing flow from one space to the next. Photo: Linda Oyama Bryan
Design ideas for a large traditional partial sun backyard stone formal garden in Chicago with a fireplace.

Photo of a large traditional full sun front yard mulch driveway in Boston for summer.

Example of a classic l-shaped medium tone wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Minneapolis with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, blue backsplash, subway tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island

Photo by Paul Burk
Pool house - traditional stone and rectangular pool house idea in DC Metro

Inspiration for a coastal landscaping in New York.

Mary Walters
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in Grand Rapids.

Example of a french country formal medium tone wood floor living room design in New York with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Inspiration for a transitional rectangular pool house remodel in Atlanta

Two years in the making this landscape creates a private space filled with formal gardens and ornaments. From the multilevel front entry beds, to the gardens surrounding the lawn, to the stunning rear design, the entire space is incredible. The rear terrace features a pool, outdoor kitchen, 3 levels separated by stone walls and stairs, a distant terrace at the top of a bluff that offers an unobstructed lake view, and pergola that highlights a stone statue. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.

View across the front yard
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone formal garden in Boston.

From grand estates, to exquisite country homes, to whole house renovations, the quality and attention to detail of a "Significant Homes" custom home is immediately apparent. Full time on-site supervision, a dedicated office staff and hand picked professional craftsmen are the team that take you from groundbreaking to occupancy. Every "Significant Homes" project represents 45 years of luxury homebuilding experience, and a commitment to quality widely recognized by architects, the press and, most of all....thoroughly satisfied homeowners. Our projects have been published in Architectural Digest 6 times along with many other publications and books. Though the lion share of our work has been in Fairfield and Westchester counties, we have built homes in Palm Beach, Aspen, Maine, Nantucket and Long Island.

Rebecca Lindenmeyr
Inspiration for a large traditional full sun front yard mulch formal garden in Burlington.