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Lifestyle by Stadler Custom HomesPhoto of a medium sized farmhouse back rectangular natural hot tub in Austin with concrete slabs.
Soake PoolsPool project completed- beautiful stonework by local subs!
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Design ideas for a small rural back rectangular natural hot tub in Boston with natural stone paving.
Design ideas for a small rural back rectangular natural hot tub in Boston with natural stone paving.
UserPhoto of a medium sized rural back rectangular natural swimming pool in New York with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Stoltzfus StructuresDesign ideas for a small rural back natural swimming pool in Philadelphia with a pool house and concrete slabs.
yardscapes Inc.I was initially contacted by the builder and architect working on this Modern European Cottage to review the property and home design before construction began. Once the clients and I had the opportunity to meet and discuss what their visions were for the property, I started working on their wish list of items, which included a custom concrete pool, concrete spa, patios/walkways, custom fencing, and wood structures.
One of the largest challenges was that this property had a 30% (or less) hardcover surface requirement for the city location. With the lot size and square footage of the home I had limits to how much hardcover we could add to property. So, I had to get creative. We presented to the city the usage of the Live Green Roof plantings that would reduce the hardcover calculations for the site. Also, if we kept space between the Laurel Sandstones walkways, using them as steppers and planting groundcover or lawn between the stones that would also reduce the hard surface calculations. We continued that theme with the back patio as well. The client’s esthetic leaned towards the minimal style, so by adding greenery between stones work esthetically.
I chose the Laurel Tumbled Sandstone for the charm and character and thought it would lend well to the old world feel of this Modern European Cottage. We installed it on all the stone walkways, steppers, and patios around the home and pool.
I had several meetings with the client to discuss/review perennials, shrubs, and tree selections. Plant color and texture of the planting material were equally important to the clients when choosing. We grouped the plantings together and did not over-mix varieties of plants. Ultimately, we chose a variety of styles from natural groups of plantings to a touch of formal style, which all work cohesively together.
The custom fence design and installation was designed to create a cottage “country” feel. They gave us inspiration of a country style fence that you may find on a farm to keep the animals inside. We took those photos and ideas and elevated the design. We used a combination of cedar wood and sandwich the galvanized mesh between it. The fence also creates a space for the clients two dogs to roam freely around their property. We installed sod on the inside of the fence to the home and seeded the remaining areas with a Low Gro Fescue grass seed with a straw blanket for protection.
The minimal European style custom concrete pool was designed to be lined up in view from the porch and inside the home. The client requested the lawn around the edge of the pool, which helped reduce the hardcover calculations. The concrete spa is open year around. Benches are on all four sides of the spa to create enough seating for the whole family to use at the same time. Mortared field stone on the exterior of the spa mimics the stone on the exterior of the home. The spa equipment is installed in the lower level of the home to protect it from the cold winter weather.
Between the garage and the home’s entry is a pea rock sitting area and is viewed from several windows. I wanted it to be a quiet escape from the rest of the house with the minimal design. The Skyline Locust tree planted in the center of the space creates a canopy and softens the side of garage wall from the window views. The client will be installing a small water feature along the garage for serene noise ambience.
The client had very thoughtful design ideas styles, and our collaborations all came together and worked well to create the landscape design/installation. The result was everything they had dreamed of and more for their Modern European Cottage home and property.
Stephen Alexander Homes & NeighborhoodsInspiration for a large country back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Other with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Cityview PoolsPhoto of a large rural back kidney-shaped natural hot tub in Austin with natural stone paving.
Cobb ArchitectsMedium sized farmhouse rectangular natural hot tub in Charleston with concrete paving.
Vollmer Custom Pools LLCPhoto of an expansive country back custom shaped natural hot tub in Houston with tiled flooring.
Venture Four ArchitectsThis outdoor living area is natural stone with cut stone surrounding the hot tub. Natural stone tiers provide a waterfall effect at the spa. The space has and outdoor kitchen with stainless steel grill. The outdoor living space overlooks Lake Travis in Austin, Texas.
Fi Boyle Garden DesignA natural swimming pond sits beautifully into the landscape. Aquatic plants filter the water without the need for chemicals, providing a haven for wildlife as well as a clean and tranquil place to swim.
Keyscape Landscape Design & Construction LtdRupert Keys
Photo of a large farmhouse back rectangular natural swimming pool in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Photo of a large farmhouse back rectangular natural swimming pool in Other with a water feature and natural stone paving.
Bill Fry Construction - Wm. H. Fry Const. Co.Monumental pergola between main house and pool house.
Design ideas for a large rural back kidney-shaped natural swimming pool in San Francisco with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Design ideas for a large rural back kidney-shaped natural swimming pool in San Francisco with a pool house and natural stone paving.
CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.This Caviness project for a modern farmhouse design in a community-based neighborhood called The Prairie At Post in Oklahoma. This complete outdoor design includes a large swimming pool with waterfalls, an underground slide, stream bed, glass tiled spa and sun shelf, native Oklahoma flagstone for patios, pathways and hand-cut stone retaining walls, lush mature landscaping and landscape lighting, a prairie grass embedded pathway design, embedded trampoline, all which overlook the farm pond and Oklahoma sky. This project was designed and installed by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc., a small locally-owned family boutique landscape design firm located in Arcadia, Oklahoma. We handle most all aspects of the design and construction in-house to control the quality and integrity of each project.
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CAVINESS LANDSCAPE DESIGN, INC.This Caviness project for a modern farmhouse design in a community-based neighborhood called The Prairie At Post in Oklahoma. This complete outdoor design includes a large swimming pool with waterfalls, an underground slide, stream bed, glass tiled spa and sun shelf, native Oklahoma flagstone for patios, pathways and hand-cut stone retaining walls, lush mature landscaping and landscape lighting, a prairie grass embedded pathway design, embedded trampoline, all which overlook the farm pond and Oklahoma sky. This project was designed and installed by Caviness Landscape Design, Inc., a small locally-owned family boutique landscape design firm located in Arcadia, Oklahoma. We handle most all aspects of the design and construction in-house to control the quality and integrity of each project.
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Artemis Landscape Architects, Inc.Matthew Williams
Medium sized rural back custom shaped natural swimming pool in New York with decking.
Medium sized rural back custom shaped natural swimming pool in New York with decking.
Barbara Wilson Landscape Architect, LLCPhotos by Barbara Wilson. Bedford equine compound. Custom spa carved into existing ledge.
A lovely equine compound was created out of a 35 acre woodland in Bedford Corners. The design team helped the owners create the home of their dreams out of a parcel with dense woodlands, a pond and NY State wetlands. Barbara was part of the team that helped coordinate local and state wetland permits for building a mile long driveway to the future house site thru wetlands and around an existing pond. She facilitated the layout of the horse paddocks, by obtaining tree permits to clear almost 5 acres for the future grazing areas and an outdoor riding ring. She then supervised the entire development of the landscape on the property. Fences were added enclosing the paddocks. A swimming pool and pool house were laid out to allow easy access to the house without blocking views to the adjacent woodlands. A custom spa was carved out of a piece of ledge at one end of the pool. An outdoor kitchen was designed for the pool area patio and another smaller stand-alone grill was provided at the main house. Mature plantings were added surrounding the house, driveway and outbuildings to create a luxuriant setting for the quaint farmhouse styled home. Mature apple trees were planted along the driveway between the barn and the main house to provide fruit for the family. A custom designed bridge and wood railing system was added along the entry drive where a detention pond overflow connected to an existing pond.
Brad Sharpe PoolsInspiration for a medium sized country back custom shaped natural hot tub in Austin with natural stone paving.
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