How to Add Color to Your Exterior Without Regretting It
Key Takeaways: Adding color outdoors does not mean abandoning a timeless or luxurious look. When it is used intentionally, color can elevate the entire space. — Start with nature. Blues and greens feel timeless because they already exist in water, plants, and the surrounding environment. — Use color strategically. Outdoor spaces have fewer layers than interiors, so placement matters […]
6 Yards With Luxury Fire Features And Resort Vibes
Key Takeaways: A fire feature can change the whole feel of an outdoor space, but it looks different in every yard. In these projects, fire becomes part of the architecture of the space, sometimes subtle, sometimes bold, always intentional. — Fire as the focal point. In several of these yards, the fire feature is the moment your eye lands […]
This Is What A Luxury Yard Looks Like In 2026
Key Takeaways: A luxury yard in 2026 works when the design focuses on how the space feels, not just how big or over the top it is. Here is how we think about it when we design these kinds of outdoor spaces. — Start with discovery. Pools, water features, and sculptural elements are great places […]
How We Designed A Yard That Looks Like It’s Floating
Key Takeaways: We’re walking through how we created an organic-modern yard surrounded by water, and how each area, from the spa to the entertaining zones, was designed to be used. Keep reading to find out: – How water wraps around the entire space to create movement, reflection, and a “floating” effect – How stone and boulders became a focal point, from […]
Tennessee Backyard Transformation You Can Enjoy All Year
Key Takeaways: A Tennessee backyard like this works when the design takes advantage of the natural landscape. See how we designed a four-season-friendly yard for our client’s in Tennessee. — Let the view lead. Sightlines are everything. The goal is to pull your eye through the yard and back to the rolling hills, so the landscape is the focus. […]
A Luxury Yard Is Possible Anywhere
Key Takeaways: Your location doesn’t limit what’s possible for your yard. – Your location doesn’t determine what’s possible. Whether you’re in a warm climate, a four-season region, the desert, or the tropics, great design is customized to your lifestyle and your property. – We’ve designed yards across the country, and around the world. From Costa Rica and Europe to New Jersey, Tennessee, Florida, and Las Vegas, […]
Avoid These Common Mistakes in Outdoor Seating Design
Key Takeaways: Designing a yard for entertaining starts long before the first pool party or BBQ. When you prioritize entertaining and hosting in your design from the start, you end up with a space you can enjoy with all the people you love. — Design With Intention. Every great entertaining yard starts with purpose. Think […]
A Modern New Jersey Backyard Designed for Year-Round Resort Living
Key Takeaways: Designing for all four seasons means balancing modern architecture with warmth, functionality, and flow. Here’s how we approached it in this timeless luxury backyard design: – Design with Intention: Every element, from the pool to the fireplace, was created to feel purposeful, not decorative. – Balance Modern and Warmth: Clean lines and contemporary […]
Outdoor Entertaining Done Right: The Do’s and Don’ts
Key Takeaways: Designing a yard for entertaining starts long before the first pool party or BBQ. When you prioritize entertaining and hosting in your design from the start, you end up with a space you can enjoy with all the people you love. — Design With Intention. Every great entertaining yard starts with purpose. Think […]
How To Design The Ultimate Outdoor Kitchen
Key Takeaways: When you’re building an outdoor kitchen, we’re sharing do’s and don’ts so you end up with an outdoor dining and kitchen area you love. – Start with the Essentials. A grill, a fridge, and a sink are the core of any outdoor kitchen design. Lock these in first, then add accessories with […]