Self-Tending Terrain-cedar deck

Adirondack chairs form a conversation area on the cedar deck at this Mendham home. Adjacent to the deck is the sauna, which was stained green to blend with the natural […]

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One of a Kind – Rear Exterior

Like the front of the Westfield home, the rear façade is swathed in wood and brick. “The covered porch has no corner columns, allowing for more expansive views. The chimney […]

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The Nature of Things-Exterior Front

The Princeton, New Jersey, home comprises three segments. Public spaces are in the center portion of the building; private spaces are in the left and right wings.

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The Nature of Things-Exterior Back

A teak-clad wall continues from interior to exterior of the Princeton, New Jersey, home. Architect Pierre-Henri Hoppenot explains, “The materials run from inside to outside, stretching out the room, blurring […]

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Sea Girt Sway-Exterior

The traditional seashore colonial-style home in Sea Girt, New Jersey, is designed to look timeless in exterior design and detailing, architect Paul Grabowski says. It has such features as Dutch […]

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Alfresco Fairytale-Entry

The entry to the driveway is bordered by pennisetum ‘Hameln’, spiraea ‘Gold Mound’, rhododendron ‘Yaku Prince’, buxus ‘Dee Runk’ and a helleborus hybrid.

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Alfresco Fairytale-Pool

The slate roof shingles, stucco walls and whimsically shaped wings lend a fairytale aura. The house and patio are bordered by ilex Gem Box® shrubs. Globes of purple allium ‘Gladiator’ […]

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Alfresco Fairytale-Trellis

“There are little things to discover in every corner,” Mierop says of the Montclair property. In this corner, climbing roses and clematis ‘Jackmanii’ gracefully ascend a trellis.

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Alfresco Fairytale-Pool and Fountain

“The pool wall is a strong, sculptural feature that creates interest any time of the year,” Mierop says. The bowls on the pillars hold assorted sedum and succulents. The large […]

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