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 […]
A Boca Raton Backyard Designed to Make a Statement
Key Takeaways: When it comes to waterfront property, exterior design isn’t just about how it feels when you’re standing in it — it’s about how it looks from every direction. Here’s how we approached this one: When it comes to waterfront property in South Florida, yard design is about more than just functionality. It’s about […]
How to Combine Two Outdoor Design Styles (Without Clashing)
Key Takeaways: When you’re drawn to more than one design style, the goal isn’t to choose between them. It’s to understand how they can coexist with intention. Here’s how we think about it: – Get Clear on What You Love: Half the challenge is language. Most people know what they’re drawn to but don’t always […]
3 Stunning Luxury Backyards Designed for Seamless Indoor–Outdoor Living
Key Takeaways: These three yards show how indoor–outdoor living can transform the way you experience your home. Each one flows from the entry, through the house, and into an outdoor space designed to blur the line between interior and exterior. Here’s how: – Foxhaven Estate: Retractable glass walls connect the kitchen, dining, and patio into […]