This town home job was a complete transformation from an old, dirty, insignificant front and back yard to living in luxury with the space provided. This job required for us to do a bit of demo, including cutting, and ripping out the sidewalk in the front yard, all pavement and old decking in the backyard, and replacing it with appealing, level pavers all the way around. Along with this beautiful change, we also replaced the fence in the backyard, and put in a nice decorative fence in the front yard. In addition to these adjustments, we provided 4 large very nice pots in the front yard, filled and placed them. Added top soil, sod, river rock, and planted some plants in the front yard. Made sure all pavers were retaining their positioning, and waited time for client to get other renovations, when finished we anchored and placed a pergola between the garage and home and stained it. In short: Demoed job site by removing all concrete, ordered fountain, leveled terrain, created customer-selected custom arbor, placed liner where necessary, built fence in front yard, added mulch, added sand, additional leveling, and pavers in front and back, added metal edging, planted plants, brought in various pots and placed them, added sod, added river rock, received fountain and put it in place, removed and redid fence in backyard, built and stained pergola.

Old Lyme, CT. Prime property for good reason, beach homes beckon you outside by appealing to the senses. The lulling sounds of rolling waves, the beauty of a seemingly eternal body of water, the salty smell of evening breezes, and the tickle of changing terrain underfoot all make waterside setups particularly peaceful. So with sand and sea bumping up to their backyard, these Connecticut homeowners were ready to max out their space for maximum outdoor living. To take on the transformation, they hired designer Michael Gotowala, president of Preferred Properties Landscaping & Masonry. Multiple terraces of stone and granite patios feature a breakfast nook, seating under a sail-inspired cloth shade, fire pit, and hot tub installed in stone. The outdoor kitchen’s design is especially distinct for two reasons: One, this section is built out and fully finished with stone and granite, and two, the space is sunken into the landscape to block the wind and protect from the elements. Outfitted with all the appliances needed for gourmet grilling in the great outdoors, additional amenities such as the gas fireplace for warmth and ambiance as well as a granite surround for seating complete this Connecticut cookery for optimum outdoor living. For more Outdoor kitchen ideas go to THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES.. www.OUTDOORKITCHENDESIGNER.com Are you satisfied with your outdoor beach side space? If not reconsider your design. You too can feel fabulous about living beyond the walls of your home. It begins with a fabulous design and ends with meticulous workmanship. CALL 1-855- GET OUTDOORS to get started today

Old Lyme, CT. Prime property for good reason, beach homes beckon you outside by appealing to the senses. The lulling sounds of rolling waves, the beauty of a seemingly eternal body of water, the salty smell of evening breezes, and the tickle of changing terrain underfoot all make waterside setups particularly peaceful. So with sand and sea bumping up to their backyard, these Connecticut homeowners were ready to max out their space for maximum outdoor living. To take on the transformation, they hired designer Michael Gotowala, president of Preferred Properties Landscaping & Masonry. Multiple terraces of stone and granite patios feature a breakfast nook, seating under a sail-inspired cloth shade, fire pit, and hot tub installed in stone. The outdoor kitchen’s design is especially distinct for two reasons: One, this section is built out and fully finished with stone and granite, and two, the space is sunken into the landscape to block the wind and protect from the elements. Outfitted with all the appliances needed for gourmet grilling in the great outdoors, additional amenities such as the gas fireplace for warmth and ambiance as well as a granite surround for seating complete this Connecticut cookery for optimum outdoor living. For more Outdoor kitchen ideas go to THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES.. www.OUTDOORKITCHENDESIGNER.com Are you satisfied with your outdoor beach side space? If not reconsider your design. You too can feel fabulous about living beyond the walls of your home. It begins with a fabulous design and ends with meticulous workmanship. CALL 1-855- GET OUTDOORS to get started today

Nestled in the breathtaking Colorado mountains, this luxury exterior design project blends Mediterranean architecture with Western mountain style, creating a warm, timeless retreat that feels both refined and grounded in nature. Designed for elevated mountain living, the home’s exterior showcases a harmonious balance of luxury landscaping, custom hardscaping, and architectural detailing, all curated to complement the surrounding alpine scenery while evoking the romance of the Mediterranean. The exterior design features Mediterranean-inspired landscaping with sculptural aloe plants, natural stone elements, and thoughtfully placed bamboo accents that soften the rugged mountain terrain. Custom hardscaping pathways and terraces lead to inviting outdoor living areas furnished with bamboo and wood outdoor furniture, enhancing the home’s connection to nature. A rich wood-paneled ceiling anchors the covered outdoor spaces, while warm, earthy color palettes reflect the hues of the Colorado landscape and Mediterranean coastal villas alike. Architectural highlights include custom double-entry wood doors, handcrafted to make a bold statement and reinforce the home’s Western elegance. Luxury exterior lighting design was carefully integrated to accent architectural lines, illuminate pathways, and create a welcoming ambiance at dusk. The result is a seamless blend of Mediterranean exterior design, mountain modern luxury, and Western craftsmanship, offering a distinctive Colorado mountain home that feels both worldly and timeless.

Nestled in the breathtaking Colorado mountains, this luxury exterior design project blends Mediterranean architecture with Western mountain style, creating a warm, timeless retreat that feels both refined and grounded in nature. Designed for elevated mountain living, the home’s exterior showcases a harmonious balance of luxury landscaping, custom hardscaping, and architectural detailing, all curated to complement the surrounding alpine scenery while evoking the romance of the Mediterranean. The exterior design features Mediterranean-inspired landscaping with sculptural aloe plants, natural stone elements, and thoughtfully placed bamboo accents that soften the rugged mountain terrain. Custom hardscaping pathways and terraces lead to inviting outdoor living areas furnished with bamboo and wood outdoor furniture, enhancing the home’s connection to nature. A rich wood-paneled ceiling anchors the covered outdoor spaces, while warm, earthy color palettes reflect the hues of the Colorado landscape and Mediterranean coastal villas alike. Architectural highlights include custom double-entry wood doors, handcrafted to make a bold statement and reinforce the home’s Western elegance. Luxury exterior lighting design was carefully integrated to accent architectural lines, illuminate pathways, and create a welcoming ambiance at dusk. The result is a seamless blend of Mediterranean exterior design, mountain modern luxury, and Western craftsmanship, offering a distinctive Colorado mountain home that feels both worldly and timeless.

Old Lyme, CT. Prime property for good reason, beach homes beckon you outside by appealing to the senses. The lulling sounds of rolling waves, the beauty of a seemingly eternal body of water, the salty smell of evening breezes, and the tickle of changing terrain underfoot all make waterside setups particularly peaceful. So with sand and sea bumping up to their backyard, these Connecticut homeowners were ready to max out their space for maximum outdoor living. To take on the transformation, they hired designer Michael Gotowala, president of Preferred Properties Landscaping & Masonry. Multiple terraces of stone and granite patios feature a breakfast nook, seating under a sail-inspired cloth shade, fire pit, and hot tub installed in stone. The outdoor kitchen’s design is especially distinct for two reasons: One, this section is built out and fully finished with stone and granite, and two, the space is sunken into the landscape to block the wind and protect from the elements. Outfitted with all the appliances needed for gourmet grilling in the great outdoors, additional amenities such as the gas fireplace for warmth and ambiance as well as a granite surround for seating complete this Connecticut cookery for optimum outdoor living. For more Outdoor kitchen ideas go to THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES.. www.OUTDOORKITCHENDESIGNER.com Are you satisfied with your outdoor beach side space? If not reconsider your design. You too can feel fabulous about living beyond the walls of your home. It begins with a fabulous design and ends with meticulous workmanship. CALL 1-855- GET OUTDOORS to get started today Michael Gotowala founder of THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES

Michael Gotowala founder of THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES. Old Lyme, CT. Prime property for good reason, beach homes beckon you outside by appealing to the senses. The lulling sounds of rolling waves, the beauty of a seemingly eternal body of water, the salty smell of evening breezes, and the tickle of changing terrain underfoot all make waterside setups particularly peaceful. So with sand and sea bumping up to their backyard, these Connecticut homeowners were ready to max out their space for maximum outdoor living. To take on the transformation, they hired designer Michael Gotowala, president of Preferred Properties Landscaping & Masonry. Multiple terraces of stone and granite patios feature a breakfast nook, seating under a sail-inspired cloth shade, fire pit, and hot tub installed in stone. The outdoor kitchen’s design is especially distinct for two reasons: One, this section is built out and fully finished with stone and granite, and two, the space is sunken into the landscape to block the wind and protect from the elements. Outfitted with all the appliances needed for gourmet grilling in the great outdoors, additional amenities such as the gas fireplace for warmth and ambiance as well as a granite surround for seating complete this Connecticut cookery for optimum outdoor living. For more Outdoor kitchen ideas go to THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES.. www.OUTDOORKITCHENDESIGNER.com Are you satisfied with your outdoor beach side space? If not reconsider your design. You too can feel fabulous about living beyond the walls of your home. It begins with a fabulous design and ends with meticulous workmanship. CALL 1-855- GET OUTDOORS to get started today

A shade garden featuring astilbe, petunias, hydrangea, ferns, and more.
Inspiration for a traditional landscaping in New York.

Image of modern driveway ribbons and adjacent bluestone paver pathway. decomposed granite surrounds driveway ribbons, pavers and dwarf mondo grass plantings. ipe landing at base of ipe staircase. photo credit: ashley thorner

Garden pathway along the side of the house to the back of the property.
Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional shade side yard stone garden path in Toronto for summer.

Nestled in the breathtaking Colorado mountains, this luxury exterior design project blends Mediterranean architecture with Western mountain style, creating a warm, timeless retreat that feels both refined and grounded in nature. Designed for elevated mountain living, the home’s exterior showcases a harmonious balance of luxury landscaping, custom hardscaping, and architectural detailing, all curated to complement the surrounding alpine scenery while evoking the romance of the Mediterranean. The exterior design features Mediterranean-inspired landscaping with sculptural aloe plants, natural stone elements, and thoughtfully placed bamboo accents that soften the rugged mountain terrain. Custom hardscaping pathways and terraces lead to inviting outdoor living areas furnished with bamboo and wood outdoor furniture, enhancing the home’s connection to nature. A rich wood-paneled ceiling anchors the covered outdoor spaces, while warm, earthy color palettes reflect the hues of the Colorado landscape and Mediterranean coastal villas alike. Architectural highlights include custom double-entry wood doors, handcrafted to make a bold statement and reinforce the home’s Western elegance. Luxury exterior lighting design was carefully integrated to accent architectural lines, illuminate pathways, and create a welcoming ambiance at dusk. The result is a seamless blend of Mediterranean exterior design, mountain modern luxury, and Western craftsmanship, offering a distinctive Colorado mountain home that feels both worldly and timeless.

Nestled in the breathtaking Colorado mountains, this luxury exterior design project blends Mediterranean architecture with Western mountain style, creating a warm, timeless retreat that feels both refined and grounded in nature. Designed for elevated mountain living, the home’s exterior showcases a harmonious balance of luxury landscaping, custom hardscaping, and architectural detailing, all curated to complement the surrounding alpine scenery while evoking the romance of the Mediterranean. The exterior design features Mediterranean-inspired landscaping with sculptural aloe plants, natural stone elements, and thoughtfully placed bamboo accents that soften the rugged mountain terrain. Custom hardscaping pathways and terraces lead to inviting outdoor living areas furnished with bamboo and wood outdoor furniture, enhancing the home’s connection to nature. A rich wood-paneled ceiling anchors the covered outdoor spaces, while warm, earthy color palettes reflect the hues of the Colorado landscape and Mediterranean coastal villas alike. Architectural highlights include custom double-entry wood doors, handcrafted to make a bold statement and reinforce the home’s Western elegance. Luxury exterior lighting design was carefully integrated to accent architectural lines, illuminate pathways, and create a welcoming ambiance at dusk. The result is a seamless blend of Mediterranean exterior design, mountain modern luxury, and Western craftsmanship, offering a distinctive Colorado mountain home that feels both worldly and timeless.

Nestled in the breathtaking Colorado mountains, this luxury exterior design project blends Mediterranean architecture with Western mountain style, creating a warm, timeless retreat that feels both refined and grounded in nature. Designed for elevated mountain living, the home’s exterior showcases a harmonious balance of luxury landscaping, custom hardscaping, and architectural detailing, all curated to complement the surrounding alpine scenery while evoking the romance of the Mediterranean. The exterior design features Mediterranean-inspired landscaping with sculptural aloe plants, natural stone elements, and thoughtfully placed bamboo accents that soften the rugged mountain terrain. Custom hardscaping pathways and terraces lead to inviting outdoor living areas furnished with bamboo and wood outdoor furniture, enhancing the home’s connection to nature. A rich wood-paneled ceiling anchors the covered outdoor spaces, while warm, earthy color palettes reflect the hues of the Colorado landscape and Mediterranean coastal villas alike. Architectural highlights include custom double-entry wood doors, handcrafted to make a bold statement and reinforce the home’s Western elegance. Luxury exterior lighting design was carefully integrated to accent architectural lines, illuminate pathways, and create a welcoming ambiance at dusk. The result is a seamless blend of Mediterranean exterior design, mountain modern luxury, and Western craftsmanship, offering a distinctive Colorado mountain home that feels both worldly and timeless.

This town home job was a complete transformation from an old, dirty, insignificant front and back yard to living in luxury with the space provided. This job required for us to do a bit of demo, including cutting, and ripping out the sidewalk in the front yard, all pavement and old decking in the backyard, and replacing it with appealing, level pavers all the way around. Along with this beautiful change, we also replaced the fence in the backyard, and put in a nice decorative fence in the front yard. In addition to these adjustments, we provided 4 large very nice pots in the front yard, filled and placed them. Added top soil, sod, river rock, and planted some plants in the front yard. Made sure all pavers were retaining their positioning, and waited time for client to get other renovations, when finished we anchored and placed a pergola between the garage and home and stained it. In short: Demoed job site by removing all concrete, ordered fountain, leveled terrain, created customer-selected custom arbor, placed liner where necessary, built fence in front yard, added mulch, added sand, additional leveling, and pavers in front and back, added metal edging, planted plants, brought in various pots and placed them, added sod, added river rock, received fountain and put it in place, removed and redid fence in backyard, built and stained pergola.

Nestled in the breathtaking Colorado mountains, this luxury exterior design project blends Mediterranean architecture with Western mountain style, creating a warm, timeless retreat that feels both refined and grounded in nature. Designed for elevated mountain living, the home’s exterior showcases a harmonious balance of luxury landscaping, custom hardscaping, and architectural detailing, all curated to complement the surrounding alpine scenery while evoking the romance of the Mediterranean. The exterior design features Mediterranean-inspired landscaping with sculptural aloe plants, natural stone elements, and thoughtfully placed bamboo accents that soften the rugged mountain terrain. Custom hardscaping pathways and terraces lead to inviting outdoor living areas furnished with bamboo and wood outdoor furniture, enhancing the home’s connection to nature. A rich wood-paneled ceiling anchors the covered outdoor spaces, while warm, earthy color palettes reflect the hues of the Colorado landscape and Mediterranean coastal villas alike. Architectural highlights include custom double-entry wood doors, handcrafted to make a bold statement and reinforce the home’s Western elegance. Luxury exterior lighting design was carefully integrated to accent architectural lines, illuminate pathways, and create a welcoming ambiance at dusk. The result is a seamless blend of Mediterranean exterior design, mountain modern luxury, and Western craftsmanship, offering a distinctive Colorado mountain home that feels both worldly and timeless.

The cabana naturally rises from the hillside, a quiet gesture of respect for the land. Instead of flattening or reshaping the terrain, the team studied it, honored it, and translated it into architecture that responds to its environment. A focus on sustainability and minimal environmental impact guided every decision in the pool house design. The stucco façade supports the ivy’s climb. Porcelain pavers by Cancos form the patio and interior floor, creating a seamless indoor-outdoor plane. Inside, the floor is heated with radiant systems underneath, and above, a slatted white oak ceiling conceals integrated linear LED lighting and built-in heaters, making the space a true four-season retreat. Landscape lighting is woven throughout the property, ensuring the architectural experience continues long after sunset. Materials were locally sourced, and the finishes were kept natural, allowing the building to blend into the surroundings without imposing. A Living Roof, A Living Legacy Topped with a thriving, green roof and wrapped in lush Boston ivy, the structure feels more discovered than built. The living roof, engineered for structural support and walkability, is planted with a mix of native, low-maintenance seedlings that require mowing just twice a year. It provides thermal insulation, encourages biodiversity, and visually softens the entire structure. Pollinators and birds now share the roof, proof of how architecture can coexist with ecology.

Old Lyme, CT. Prime property for good reason, beach homes beckon you outside by appealing to the senses. The lulling sounds of rolling waves, the beauty of a seemingly eternal body of water, the salty smell of evening breezes, and the tickle of changing terrain underfoot all make waterside setups particularly peaceful. So with sand and sea bumping up to their backyard, these Connecticut homeowners were ready to max out their space for maximum outdoor living. To take on the transformation, they hired designer Michael Gotowala, president of Preferred Properties Landscaping & Masonry. Multiple terraces of stone and granite patios feature a breakfast nook, seating under a sail-inspired cloth shade, fire pit, and hot tub installed in stone. The outdoor kitchen’s design is especially distinct for two reasons: One, this section is built out and fully finished with stone and granite, and two, the space is sunken into the landscape to block the wind and protect from the elements. Outfitted with all the appliances needed for gourmet grilling in the great outdoors, additional amenities such as the gas fireplace for warmth and ambiance as well as a granite surround for seating complete this Connecticut cookery for optimum outdoor living. For more Outdoor kitchen ideas go to THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES.. www.OUTDOORKITCHENDESIGNER.com Are you satisfied with your outdoor beach side space? If not reconsider your design. You too can feel fabulous about living beyond the walls of your home. It begins with a fabulous design and ends with meticulous workmanship. CALL 1-855- GET OUTDOORS to get started today

Choisir un plan de maison sur mesure, c’est refuser le compromis. Au bureau de Québec de Dessins Drummond, nos technologues en architecture conçoivent des habitations uniques, adaptées à votre terrain, à votre mode de vie et à vos ambitions. Chaque projet débute par une écoute attentive : orientation du soleil, topographie, règlements municipaux, besoins présents et futurs. Rien n’est laissé au hasard. Grâce à une approche rigoureuse et créative, nos plans personnalisés optimisent chaque pied carré, maximisent la luminosité naturelle et assurent une fluidité parfaite entre les espaces. Que vous rêviez d’une maison contemporaine, farmhouse, scandinave ou intemporelle, notre équipe transforme vos idées en un plan clair, précis et prêt à construire. Implanté à Québec, notre bureau comprend les réalités climatiques, réglementaires et architecturales de la région. Résultat : des plans exclusifs, durables et bien pensés, qui traversent le temps. Construire sur mesure, c’est investir intelligemment — et ça commence toujours par un plan signé Dessins Drummond.

Michael Gotowala founder of THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES.Old Lyme, CT. Prime property for good reason, beach homes beckon you outside by appealing to the senses. The lulling sounds of rolling waves, the beauty of a seemingly eternal body of water, the salty smell of evening breezes, and the tickle of changing terrain underfoot all make waterside setups particularly peaceful. So with sand and sea bumping up to their backyard, these Connecticut homeowners were ready to max out their space for maximum outdoor living. To take on the transformation, they hired designer Michael Gotowala, president of Preferred Properties Landscaping & Masonry. Multiple terraces of stone and granite patios feature a breakfast nook, seating under a sail-inspired cloth shade, fire pit, and hot tub installed in stone. The outdoor kitchen’s design is especially distinct for two reasons: One, this section is built out and fully finished with stone and granite, and two, the space is sunken into the landscape to block the wind and protect from the elements. Outfitted with all the appliances needed for gourmet grilling in the great outdoors, additional amenities such as the gas fireplace for warmth and ambiance as well as a granite surround for seating complete this Connecticut cookery for optimum outdoor living. For more Outdoor kitchen ideas go to THE OUTDOOR KITCHEN DESIGN STORE by PREFERRED PROPERTIES.. www.OUTDOORKITCHENDESIGNER.com Are you satisfied with your outdoor beach side space? If not reconsider your design. You too can feel fabulous about living beyond the walls of your home. It begins with a fabulous design and ends with meticulous workmanship. CALL 1-855- GET OUTDOORS to get started today