Terraced hillside creating usable backyard spaces.
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The hillside retreat is accessed by a thoughtfully designed ledgestone steps and is surrounded by planted terraces and lush gardens. There’s even a raised bed for convenient veggie gardening.

Retaining walls form the terraced hillside providing space for an elegant array of swaying grasses in front of wooded background.
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©Diane Huntress Photography Emphasize the terraces, steps, shade created in hillside backyard renovation.
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The hillside retreat is accessed by a thoughtfully designed ledgestone staircase and is surrounded by planted terraces and lush gardens. There’s even a raised bed for convenient veggie gardening.

The lower patio hosts an inviting gathering space while the upper patio is designed to hold a private hot tub, conveniently accessed from the newly expanded and modernized outdoor dining deck adjacent to the kitchen. The hillside retreat is accessed by a thoughtfully designed ledgestone staircase and is surrounded by planted terraces and lush gardens.

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Boulder retaining walls hold the hillside in place while creating something worth lingering in. Each level has its own purpose — space for dining, for gathering, for play. A lawn terrace sits at the heart of the garden, bordered by flowering perennials and deep burgundy foliage that bring color and life through the seasons. Low-voltage path lighting is woven into the stonework, carrying the warmth of the garden well into the evening.

With careful planning and design, an unusable slope is now a dynamic and purposeful retreat. This transformative project introduces two welcoming patios, terraced gardens, and an expansive deck, complete with under-deck storage for multiple grills and gardening tools. The lower patio hosts an inviting gathering space while the upper patio is designed to hold a private hot tub, conveniently accessed from the newly expanded and modernized outdoor dining deck adjacent to the kitchen. The hillside retreat is accessed by a thoughtfully designed ledgestone staircase and is surrounded by planted terraces and lush gardens. There’s even a raised bed for convenient veggie gardening.

With careful planning and design, an unusable slope is now a dynamic and purposeful retreat. This transformative project introduces two welcoming patios, terraced gardens, and an expansive deck, complete with under-deck storage for multiple grills and gardening tools. The lower patio hosts an inviting gathering space while the upper patio is designed to hold a private hot tub, conveniently accessed from the newly expanded and modernized outdoor dining deck adjacent to the kitchen. The hillside retreat is accessed by a thoughtfully designed ledgestone staircase and is surrounded by planted terraces and lush gardens. There’s even a raised bed for convenient veggie gardening.

With careful planning and design, an unusable slope is now a dynamic and purposeful retreat. This transformative project introduces two welcoming patios, terraced gardens, and an expansive deck, complete with under-deck storage for multiple grills and gardening tools. The lower patio hosts an inviting gathering space while the upper patio is designed to hold a private hot tub, conveniently accessed from the newly expanded and modernized outdoor dining deck adjacent to the kitchen. The hillside retreat is accessed by a thoughtfully designed ledgestone staircase and is surrounded by planted terraces and lush gardens. There’s even a raised bed for convenient veggie gardening.

With careful planning and design, an unusable slope is now a dynamic and purposeful retreat. This transformative project introduces two welcoming patios, terraced gardens, and an expansive deck, complete with under-deck storage for multiple grills and gardening tools. The lower patio hosts an inviting gathering space while the upper patio is designed to hold a private hot tub, conveniently accessed from the newly expanded and modernized outdoor dining deck adjacent to the kitchen. The hillside retreat is accessed by a thoughtfully designed ledgestone staircase and is surrounded by planted terraces and lush gardens. There’s even a raised bed for convenient veggie gardening.

With careful planning and design, an unusable slope is now a dynamic and purposeful retreat. This transformative project introduces two welcoming patios, terraced gardens, and an expansive deck, complete with under-deck storage for multiple grills and gardening tools. The lower patio hosts an inviting gathering space while the upper patio is designed to hold a private hot tub, conveniently accessed from the newly expanded and modernized outdoor dining deck adjacent to the kitchen. The hillside retreat is accessed by a thoughtfully designed ledgestone staircase and is surrounded by planted terraces and lush gardens. There’s even a raised bed for convenient veggie gardening.

With careful planning and design, an unusable slope is now a dynamic and purposeful retreat. This transformative project introduces two welcoming patios, terraced gardens, and an expansive deck, complete with under-deck storage for multiple grills and gardening tools. The lower patio hosts an inviting gathering space while the upper patio is designed to hold a private hot tub, conveniently accessed from the newly expanded and modernized outdoor dining deck adjacent to the kitchen. The hillside retreat is accessed by a thoughtfully designed ledgestone staircase and is surrounded by planted terraces and lush gardens. There’s even a raised bed for convenient veggie gardening.

With careful planning and design, an unusable slope is now a dynamic and purposeful retreat. This transformative project introduces two welcoming patios, terraced gardens, and an expansive deck, complete with under-deck storage for multiple grills and gardening tools. The lower patio hosts an inviting gathering space while the upper patio is designed to hold a private hot tub, conveniently accessed from the newly expanded and modernized outdoor dining deck adjacent to the kitchen. The hillside retreat is accessed by a thoughtfully designed ledgestone staircase and is surrounded by planted terraces and lush gardens. There’s even a raised bed for convenient veggie gardening.

With careful planning and design, an unusable slope is now a dynamic and purposeful retreat. This transformative project introduces two welcoming patios, terraced gardens, and an expansive deck, complete with under-deck storage for multiple grills and gardening tools. The lower patio hosts an inviting gathering space while the upper patio is designed to hold a private hot tub, conveniently accessed from the newly expanded and modernized outdoor dining deck adjacent to the kitchen. The hillside retreat is accessed by a thoughtfully designed ledgestone staircase and is surrounded by planted terraces and lush gardens. There’s even a raised bed for convenient veggie gardening.

With careful planning and design, an unusable slope is now a dynamic and purposeful retreat. This transformative project introduces two welcoming patios, terraced gardens, and an expansive deck, complete with under-deck storage for multiple grills and gardening tools. The lower patio hosts an inviting gathering space while the upper patio is designed to hold a private hot tub, conveniently accessed from the newly expanded and modernized outdoor dining deck adjacent to the kitchen. The hillside retreat is accessed by a thoughtfully designed ledgestone staircase and is surrounded by planted terraces and lush gardens. There’s even a raised bed for convenient veggie gardening.