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This hot tub which is located in Glen Ellyn, IL measures 7'0" x 10'0" and is raised above the deck level. The water depth is 3'0". The tub features 8 hydrotherapy jets, an LED color-changing light, an automatic pool safety cover, Valder's Limestone coping and natural stone veneer on the exterior walls. Photos by Larry Huene.
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.
Betz Pools LimitedThis backyard leisure retreat is the highlight of a new retirement residence for a couple in Aurora. They pursued an outdoor living lifestyle and asked Betz to include features they could enjoy throughout the day, from morning to evening. The yard may be compact, but it is brimming with aesthetic appeal and practicality.
Shain Development IncManolo Langis
Classic back rectangular swimming pool in Los Angeles with a pool house.
Classic back rectangular swimming pool in Los Angeles with a pool house.
Soake PoolsSerene afternoon by a Soake Plunge Pool
Inspiration for a small classic back rectangular natural hot tub in Boston with natural stone paving.
Inspiration for a small classic back rectangular natural hot tub in Boston with natural stone paving.
Tim Barber ArchitectsFurnishings by Tineke Triggs of Artistic Designs for Living. Photography by Laura Hull.
Photo of a large traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in San Francisco with a pool house and brick paving.
Photo of a large traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in San Francisco with a pool house and brick paving.
BonaVista PoolsCustom small urban pool, Endless Pool, star-light floor lights, shared system with spillover spa, custom spout water features, automatic cover, custom integrated fire feature. Richmond Hill, ON.
Allin LandscapingInstant privacy screening for swimming pool with Emerald Green Arborvitae hedge!
Photo of a medium sized classic back rectangular lengths hot tub in Nashville with stamped concrete.
Photo of a medium sized classic back rectangular lengths hot tub in Nashville with stamped concrete.
Everett Garden Designs
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Photo of a large traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in DC Metro with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Photo of a large traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in DC Metro with a pool house and natural stone paving.
Joseph Sepot ArchitectsThe roofline, reminiscent of an Asian farmhouse, is clad with yellow cedar shingles. The gable ends feature triangular windows which permit natural light to enter the loft space within.
Jim Fiora Photography LLC
Brad Sharpe PoolsRobert Shaw photographer
Small classic back custom shaped lengths hot tub in Austin with brick paving.
Small classic back custom shaped lengths hot tub in Austin with brick paving.
Significant Homes LLCDesign ideas for a large traditional back rectangular lengths swimming pool in New York with a pool house and tiled flooring.
Greg Hebert Landscape ArchitectThe copper roof of the koi pool sits in the center of a blue stone terrace and is surrounded by clipped ficus hedges. Pittosporum 'Golf Ball' are planted in the foreground. Gail E. Zerbe
SV DesignBuilt on the former site of a casino, this residence reflects the client's desire to have a home that is welcoming to family members and friends while complementing the historic site on which it is located. This home is formal and stately, with classic American detailing outside and in.
Photo Credit: Dan Walsh
Big Rock LandscapingHave it all with a hot tub, slide and a large shallow end, complete with beautifully designed, mature landscaping.
Inspiration for a large traditional back rectangular swimming pool in Salt Lake City with a water slide and concrete slabs.
Inspiration for a large traditional back rectangular swimming pool in Salt Lake City with a water slide and concrete slabs.
Mom's Design BuildLarge traditional back rectangular natural swimming pool in Minneapolis with with pool landscaping and natural stone paving.
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