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Swan Pools Southern CaliforniaSwan Pools | A Private Beach
The 2004 NSPI Silver Design Award winner, this Laguna Niguel home was blessed with a generous, open space protected by a steep hillside. Broad, sweeping walkways and stone risers subtly break the islands housing the spa, sun deck and fire pit. A gently sloping beach entry and understated waterfalls suggest a tropical lagoon. The pool area is accented with several varieties of stone, natural brushed concrete and blue Pebblecoat, and finished with Swan landscaping.
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignA couple by the name of Claire and Dan Boyles commissioned Exterior Worlds to develop their back yard along the lines of a French Country garden design. They had recently designed and built a French Colonial style house. Claire had been very involved in the architectural design, and she communicated extensively her expectations for the landscape.
The aesthetic we ultimately created for them was not a traditional French country garden per se, but instead was a variation on the symmetry, color, and sense of formality associated with this design. The most notable feature that we added to the estate was a custom swimming pool installed just to the rear of the home. It emphasized linearity, complimentary right angles, and it featured a luxury spa and pool fountain. We built the coping around the pool out of limestone, and we used concrete pavers to build the custom pool patio. We then added French pottery in various locations around the patio to balance the stonework against the look and structure of the home.
We added a formal garden parallel to the pool to reflect its linear movement. Like most French country gardens, this design is bordered by sheered bushes and emphasizes straight lines, angles, and symmetry. One very interesting thing about this garden is that it is consist entirely of various shades of green, which lends itself well to the sense of a French estate. The garden is bordered by a taupe colored cedar fence that compliments the color of the stonework.
Just around the corner from the back entrance to the house, there lies a double-door entrance to the master bedroom. This was an ideal place to build a small patio for the Boyles to use as a private seating area in the early mornings and evenings. We deviated slightly from strict linearity and symmetry by adding pavers that ran out like steps from the patio into the grass. We then planted boxwood hedges around the patio, which are common in French country garden design and combine an Old World sensibility with a morning garden setting.
We then completed this portion of the project by adding rosemary and mondo grass as ground cover to the space between the patio, the corner of the house, and the back wall that frames the yard. This design is derivative of those found in morning gardens, and it provides the Boyles with a place where they can step directly from their bedroom into a private outdoor space and enjoy the early mornings and evenings.
We further develop the sense of a morning garden seating area; we deviated slightly from the strict linear forms of the rest of the landscape by adding pavers that ran like steps from the patio and out into the grass. We also planted rosemary and mondo grass as ground cover to the space between the patio, the corner of the house, and the back wall that borders this portion of the yard.
We then landscaped the front of the home with a continuing symmetry reminiscent of French country garden design. We wanted to establish a sense of grand entrance to the home, so we built a stone walkway that ran all the way from the sidewalk and then fanned out parallel to the covered porch that centers on the front door and large front windows of the house. To further develop the sense of a French country estate, we planted a small parterre garden that can be seen and enjoyed from the left side of the porch.
On the other side of house, we built the Boyles a circular motorcourt around a large oak tree surrounded by lush San Augustine grass. We had to employ special tree preservation techniques to build above the root zone of the tree. The motorcourt was then treated with a concrete-acid finish that compliments the brick in the home. For the parking area, we used limestone gravel chips.
French country garden design is traditionally viewed as a very formal style intended to fill a significant portion of a yard or landscape. The genius of the Boyles project lay not in strict adherence to tradition, but rather in adapting its basic principles to the architecture of the home and the geometry of the surrounding landscape.
For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods.
Jesse York, Landscape DesignerWelcome to 'Poolside Paradise,' where a beautiful pool nestles seamlessly in a cozy backyard setting. This design highlights how massive glass door systems can effortlessly link the interior of the house with the outdoors, creating a unified, expansive feel. Ideal for those seeking a relaxed yet stylish backyard nook, it showcases that even in smaller spaces, grandeur is achievable with the right design touch.
Boyce Design + BuildThis active family invited us into their Milton home to help create a poolside paradise that would serve as a multifunctional outdoor living space that could be used for year-round enjoyment.
The stunning rectangular swimming pool anchors the center of the backyard and features a raised spa with dual cascading waterfalls and a large tanning ledge perfect for cooling off during those lazy days of summer. The classic style covered cabana sits poolside and houses an impressive, outdoor stacked stone fireplace with mounted tv, a vaulted tongue and groove ceiling and an outdoor living room perfect for hosting family and friends.
TRU Landscape ServicesExpansive rustic back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Orange County with a water feature and concrete slabs.
Paul N. Brow, Architect, LLCView of the rear of the garden including lawn panels, bluestone paved pool deck, low brick garden wall, spa, outdoor shower, built-in fire pit, and antique teak gazebo.
Collins DuPont Design GroupDesigner: Lana Knapp,
Collins & DuPont Design Group
Architect: Stofft Cooney Architects, LLC
Builder: BCB Homes
Photographer: Lori Hamilton
Design ideas for a large world-inspired front rectangular lengths hot tub in Miami with natural stone paving.
Design ideas for a large world-inspired front rectangular lengths hot tub in Miami with natural stone paving.
Beall's Nursery & LandscapingThe pool house was designed with a pizza oven and fireplace with plenty of storage for pool equipment and supplies.
Large mediterranean back rectangular swimming pool in Other with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Large mediterranean back rectangular swimming pool in Other with a pool house and natural stone paving.
J. Montgomery Designs, Inc.For more photos of this project see:
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This is an example of a large modern back rectangular lengths swimming pool in San Francisco with natural stone paving and fencing.
This is an example of a large modern back rectangular lengths swimming pool in San Francisco with natural stone paving and fencing.
Sherman AssociatesPhoto of a large rural back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Boston with natural stone paving and a pool house.
Poynter Landscape Architecture & ConstructionDesign ideas for a large traditional back custom shaped natural swimming pool in San Diego with a pool house and concrete slabs.
Huntington Pools Inc.Medium sized mediterranean back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Los Angeles with a pool house and concrete paving.
Traditional Concepts Inc.Inspiration for a large classic back custom shaped natural swimming pool in Other with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Phoebe HowardPhoto of a large classic back rectangular swimming pool in Birmingham with a pool house and concrete paving.
Dandy Landscape ConstructionLarge mediterranean back rectangular lengths swimming pool in San Diego with a pool house and brick paving.
Weaver's Pools & SpasLarge classic back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Other with natural stone paving.
Martin Horn, Inc.Design ideas for a large classic back rectangular lengths swimming pool in Other with a pool house and tiled flooring.
Tranquility Pools Inc.Modern outdoor pool and spa with white marble patio
Inspiration for a large modern back rectangular lengths swimming pool in New York.
Inspiration for a large modern back rectangular lengths swimming pool in New York.
Architect, T.A. KrebsCenter Point Photography
This is an example of a medium sized beach style back rectangular lengths hot tub in Miami with decking.
This is an example of a medium sized beach style back rectangular lengths hot tub in Miami with decking.
JPT Design Associates, LLCInspiration for a medium sized rustic back custom shaped swimming pool in Boston with a pool house and concrete paving.
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