We were asked to create something really special for one of our most admired clients. This home has been a labor of love for both of us as we finally made it exactly what she wanted it to be. After many concept ideas we landed on a design that is stunning! All of the elements on her wish list are incorporated in this challenging, multi-level landscape: A front yard to match the modern traditional-style home while creating privacy from the street; a side yard that proudly connects the front and back; and a lower level with plantings in lush greens, whites, purples and pinks and plentiful lawn space for kids and dogs. Her outdoor living space includes an outdoor kitchen with bar, outdoor living room with fireplace, dining patio, a bedroom-adjacent lounging patio with modern fountain, enclosed vegetable garden, rose garden walk with European-style fountain and meditation bench, and a fire pit with sitting area on the upper level to take in the panoramic views of the sunset over the wooded ridge. Outdoor lighting brings it alive at night, and for parties you can’t beat the killer sound system!

Photo of a contemporary backyard concrete paver landscaping in San Diego.

Property marketed by Hudson Place Realty - Designed for the urban family with a 4 story extension that provides the 4/5 bedrooms so rarely available in Hoboken. With a completely open parlor floor, this exquisite home has a contemporary loft like ambiance, 3 wood burning fireplaces, a designer kitchen featuring a Wolf 48” dual fuel range, Miele dishwasher, Carrera marble island and Pietro natural stone counters. A dedicated family room, guest/children’s rooms and master suite with private sitting area with his and hers closets comprise the upper 2 floors. The garden level is spectacular and ideal for a child’s playroom, in-law suite, media room & large separate office space. The 40’ Zen inspired yard is bordered by a custom built ipe’ privacy fence & features an avant- garde design of alternating natural slate and grass with made to order ipe’ planters and gazing balls. Phillip Jeffries designer wall coverings and custom paint grace the walls throughout the interior whereas the exterior brownstone is flawless and authentic newly forged cast iron railings usher you in to this move-in ready home.

Privacy screening for a property atop a hill on a small plot of land.
Design ideas for a small contemporary backyard landscaping in New York.

This beautiful 6ft tall wicker folding panel privacy screen is well designed and manufactured to hold up to the outdoor elements. Made from very high quality wicker in dyed in a walnut color supported by a steel frame. Weight 57lbs, this screen can hold up to a little wind. Give these decorative privacy screens some character by adding some flower pots in front .

The front of the house features an open porch, a common feature in the neighborhood. Stairs leading up to it are tucked behind one of a pair of brick walls. The brick was installed with raked (recessed) horizontal joints which soften the overall scale of the walls. The clerestory windows topping the taller of the brick walls bring light into the foyer and a large closet without sacrificing privacy. The living room windows feature a slight tint which provides a greater sense of privacy during the day without having to draw the drapes. An overhang lined on its underside in stained cedar leads to the entry door which again is hidden by one of the brick walls.

Average clear indoor or outdoor room partitions or wall partitions are nothing new. Textured cast glass privacy screens, or privacy walls bring an entirely new look to your space. To provide privacy or to open up a room - partitions never looked so good! Featured wave texture was custom-made for the client.

The newest Grand Illusions Vinyl WoodBond wood grain from Illusions Vinyl Fence is Driftwood (W106). Created to have the look of a finely aged eastern white cedar privacy fence without the maintenance. This stunning fence will look amazing for years to come. It is also available to be mix 'n' matched with 35 colors and 6 wood grains of Illusions Vinyl Fence.

Pergola provides privacy and backdrop for stone patio with stone seating and custom fire pit
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Inspiration for a contemporary landscaping in New York.

Photo: Whitney Lyons © 2014 Houzz
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The boxwood takes on a chartreuse green in early spring the gate leads to a pool beyond
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