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This one and a half acre garden juts into New York’s Long Island Sound. Improvements include new terracing around the house, elliptical pool, spa, stone and wood arbor, steps, extensive seaside plantings and outdoor furniture. Architecture: John Murray Architects (www.jbmarchitect.com) Landscape Architecture: Oehme, van Sweden and Associates (www.ovsla.com) Photography: John Knowlton/Till Gardens (www.tillgardens.com), Hilary Oat-Judge Project completed while working at Oehme, van Sweden Landscape Architects

The front areas of this landscape were transformed from a tired, water thirsty lawn into a contemporary setting with dramatic concrete pavers leading to the home's entrance and a new driveway using large concrete slabs with small black pebbles set in resin. Plants for sun and part shade complete this project. They include Bulbine frutescens 'Hallmark', a non-stop bloomer in northern california with orange/yellow flowers, with Creeping Raspberry (Rubus pentalobus) a tough ground covers that forms a dense matt. Elfin thyme ground cover softens the concrete pathway, and mondo grass on other side of pathway with a Japanese Maple tree accented with Mexican pebbles. Completed in February 2014. The back areas of this transformation are in a separate project: Modern Water-Side Landscape Remodel. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.

Pool - mid-sized traditional backyard brick and rectangular natural pool idea in New York

The master bathroom has a calming in-home spa feel. We enlarged the shower to accommodate the owner's 6'3" tall husband and added a elegant oval soaking tub for her. Loads of new storage was gained with the new double vanity. Jonathan W. Miller

Rob Karosis
Country exterior home photo in New York

Project designed by Kohei Owatari of Modern Zen Garden.
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Visionscapes has really enhanced this private backyard with Ore’s Aluminum Round Fire Pit and Stilt in an Oxidized Zinc Finish.

Visionscapes has really enhanced this private backyard with Ore’s Aluminum Round Fire Pit and Stilt in an Oxidized Zinc Finish.

Pool's water feature. Photographer: Darren Setlow
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A contemporary take on country club living in Admirals Cove Golf Community in Jupiter, Florida. Design by Krista Watterworth Alterman of Krista Watterworth Design Studio in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Photos by Daniel Newcomb.

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Patio - patio idea in Louisville

Landscapes that overpower homes are all too common. On this project, the clients and our team worked together to create something sophisticated, but understated. Flagstone borders and rubble inlays on the parking pad provide texture and interest, where once there was an asphalt driveway. Reclaimed wall stone (laid in a traditional country style) frames the lower entrance in a warm effortless way. A mix of rectangular flagstone dissects the large sweeping lawn, leading to a side sitting area, or the front door. Lazy, loose perennial gardens soften all the edges and complete the picture.

Rob Karosis
Cottage exterior home idea in New York

Patio - mid-sized contemporary courtyard patio idea in Orange County with a fire pit and no cover

This entry’s design was inspired by the feel of an English manor. The challenge with a large home-site was creating a home design including multiple buildings and outdoor structures that flowed together and felt cohesive. The main function of the outdoor living space was to address this challenge. • The home includes a main house, guest house, outdoor leaving area, gazebo, and separate garage connected by trellised walkways. Large concrete tiles separated by grass create walkways between focal points. A large rock wall with focal niches balances the guest house. • A trellised pathway connects the main house with separate outbuildings. • A long wading pool is anchored by a stone wall points the way to a scenic outdoor living area. • A covered living area was designed on the edge of the property to take advantage of the stunning views and tie the guest house and pool together. A rectangular open firepit gives guests a stunning setting in which to relax. • Rock pathways and gardens edge the property, uniting and connecting the various spaces. • Landscape lighting adds to the overall glow setting off the old world setting. • Each living area was designed to connect and flow with the overall design while taking advantage of the spectacular views. • For a complete tour of this property: http://epprighthomes.com/videos/12th-century-manor-house/

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