From the August/September 2024 Issue
Boosting the function and beauty of a backyard-Poolside Dining
“I wanted the backyard to complement the home, which is very traditional. I even wanted a bluestone patio, even though people say it gets hot. But this isn’t Texas,” owner […]
From the August/September 2024 Issue
Outdoor oasis at a country estate-Pool
The swimming pool and pavilion are on the same level, about 2 feet higher than the house to accommodate the sloped property.
From the August/September 2024 Issue
Boosting the function and beauty of a backyard-Bar
The homeowners love to entertain in their redesigned Ho-Ho-Kus backyard. A window on the kitchen cabana even swings open for a bartender to serve beverages.
From the August/September 2024 Issue
Outdoor oasis at a country estate-Firepit
As seen from a wall of windows in the living room, the swimming pool has a vanishing edge that allows for a cascading waterfall. The firepit is a popular gathering […]
From the April/May 2024 Issue
The Company We Keep-Exterior Guest House
The Seaside Park guesthouse property, which shares a pool with the main house, features several balconies and two roof decks. “We also had to have room for the mechanicals, which […]
From the December 2023/January 2024 Issue
Triple Play-Back Exterior
Earthen steps with stone risers accommodate the hilly terrain.
From the December 2023/January 2024 Issue
Triple Play-Main House Exterior
The main house and the rear wing (at left) create a semi-enclosed outdoor entertainment area.
From the October/November 2023 Issue
Vineyard Vibes-Exterior pool & patio
The gable shape from the front façade is repeated in the covered patio next to the pool. A stone façade contributes to the home’s Old World aesthetic.
From the August/September 2023 Issue
International Intrigue-Patio
The home’s back patio features a pergola-covered sitting area. A 12-by-24-foot lap pool (left) hits the spot on a sultry summer day.