This newly built estate showcases Modern Gable Architecture, blending contemporary design with natural textures to create a refined yet welcoming retreat. Thoughtfully positioned, the home and pool house embrace the pool area, offering a sense of privacy while seamlessly integrating with the forest-like backdrop beyond.
Designed for a young professional family with a passion for high design, the outdoor space mirrors the clean, intentional aesthetic of the home. The Pinnacle 40 fiberglass pool in Shimmer Sky sits as a centerpiece, its serene color palette complementing the home’s minimalist yet warm atmosphere. An automatic pool cover enhances both convenience and safety, maintaining the sleek, uncluttered look.
Every material was carefully selected to reflect a modern yet organic sensibility. The client opted for composite and porcelain materials that mimic natural textures, offering durability without compromising on aesthetics. The composite decking not only enhances the modern finish but also adds warmth to the space, creating a welcoming contrast against the clean architectural lines. The planting design follows suit—measured, structured, and rhythmic, with an emphasis on ornamental grasses that introduce movement and softness to the space.
Expansive glass openings in the main living areas frame uninterrupted views of the pool, reinforcing the seamless connection between indoors and out. With a balance of precision and natural flow, this project delivers an outdoor living experience that is both visually striking and effortlessly functional—a true reflection of modern luxury in a rural setting.
This backyard design was crafted for a young, active family, drawing inspiration from the serene beauty and vibrant lifestyle of the Mediterranean. The result is a resort-style retreat that blends modern elegance with coastal influences. The focal point of the design is the sleek Pinnacle 40 pool in Silver Grey, chosen for its clean lines and tranquil hue, reflecting the family’s connection to coastal living. Deck jets at each corner of the pool create a dynamic water feature, adding both luxury and a touch of playful energy when desired.
The homeowner designed and built a custom pool house that stands perfectly aligned with the pool and house axis, serving as the heart of the design. Inspired by coastal architectural styles, the pool house features a built-in kitchen, a cozy fireplace, and ample gathering and dining areas. Hidden at the rear is a discreet bathroom and storage space, seamlessly integrating functionality into the design. The pool house becomes a gathering hub for family and friends, designed for both relaxation and entertaining in a style that feels right at home in any coastal retreat.
The patio surfaces are paved with broom-finished concrete, chosen for its durability and modern appeal, while intentional breaks in the paving add a fluid, organic feel. The white-painted fence ties all elements together, enhancing the space’s cohesive, clean aesthetic. In the afternoon and evening, the pool reflects the sun’s golden light, spilling soft reflections into the house and creating a serene, sun-drenched atmosphere.
The design also includes a spacious grass area, perfect for outdoor play and family activities. This well-thought-out layout balances a luxurious, relaxing space with a functional area for fun. By drawing inspiration from the Mediterranean and Adriatic coasts, this backyard transforms into a vibrant, functional oasis that offers both tranquility and activity.
Nestled in the countryside with expansive agrarian views, this estate project was designed to create a seamless outdoor retreat for a young family. The existing timber frame structure, which houses an outdoor kitchen and fireplace, served as a natural gathering hub, inspiring a layout that enhances both function and flow.
At the center of the design is the Mediterranean fiberglass pool in Graphite Grey, a free-form, organic shape that complements the relaxed, natural surroundings. Positioned parallel to the home and aligned with both the timber frame structure and two water features, the pool offers stunning sightlines across the property.
One of the water features doubles as a jumping platform, adding an interactive element, while the other integrates a gas fire feature, creating a cozy focal point where water and flame meet for an ambient, sensory-rich experience. A separate round spa, located next to the home’s main gathering space, offers year-round relaxation while serving as a visually striking feature.
The pool area is framed by pavers that match the existing materials, ensuring a cohesive look. Beyond the black powder-coated landscape fencing, a wood-burning fire pit provides a welcoming space for larger gatherings, offering a more rustic contrast to the refined poolside atmosphere.
To accommodate the estate’s natural grade, we installed armour stone retaining walls, stepping the elevation down from the pool area to the timber frame structure, and then once again to the fire pit space. Low-maintenance plantings soften the hardscape, keeping the design visually appealing while remaining easy to care for.
This landscape installation seamlessly blends luxury, functionality, and natural beauty, providing the family with an elevated outdoor experience that enhances their countryside lifestyle.
A herb garden that combines beauty, function, and entertainment
Our team transformed a compact backyard into a stunning, low-maintenance oasis tailored for both relaxation and entertaining. Designed for a client in the hospitality industry, this space seamlessly blends functionality with upscale aesthetics, mirroring the welcoming atmosphere of their restaurant.
Situated in a small town just outside the city limits, the property backs onto a large sports facility, creating a unique blend of privacy and openness. The design embraces this setting, offering a refined retreat while maintaining a connection to the surrounding landscape.
At the heart of the design is the Elegance 26 fiberglass pool in Graphite Grey, a sleek and modern focal point. Surrounding the pool, porcelain patio surfaces provide a high-end, durable foundation that is both stylish and practical. To soften the space and reduce upkeep, we incorporated artificial turf, introducing a lush green contrast without the demands of natural grass.
An herb garden allows the client to harvest fresh ingredients for culinary creations, seamlessly integrating their passion for food into the landscape. Seasonal planters add a dynamic touch, evolving with the changing seasons for year-round visual interest.
The composite deck, complete with integrated step lighting, enhances both safety and ambiance, extending the use of the space into the evening. Carefully placed landscape lighting highlights key features, creating an inviting atmosphere after dark.
This backyard installation perfectly balances beauty, function, and entertainment—offering a refined escape designed to impress guests while embracing the natural surroundings of this unique location.
The perfect space for decompressing after a long day
This landscape project centered around creating an outdoor space that blended functionality and beauty, while respecting the natural surroundings. The focal point of the design was the Pinnacle 35 in Crystal Blue swimming pool, which not only provided a stunning visual element but also featured an automatic safety cover for peace of mind.
In the design process, views into the outdoor area were as crucial as those from the outside back into the house, ensuring a seamless connection between the interior and exterior spaces. The client, an avid admirer of Santa Fe-style gardens, requested a space that reflected that aesthetic, infusing the area with rich textures and warm, earthy tones.
The design also incorporated areas for cooking and entertaining outside, making the space ideal for social gatherings. A golf green was added to the landscape, introducing a playful dynamic and offering a fun recreational element to the area. The client valued vistas to the surrounding forest, so the layout was designed to frame these scenic views, creating a peaceful atmosphere that enhanced relaxation.
A dedicated spa area offered a serene, spa-like setting, providing the perfect space for decompressing after a long day. Throughout the entire project, collaboration with the client was key to ensuring that the final design truly met their vision, blending their personal preferences with the natural environment to create a harmonious and functional outdoor retreat.
Lush greenery and seasonal blooms
The homeowners, recent retirees, sought a pool solution that would cater to family gatherings and provide a safe, inviting space for hosting friends and loved ones. The Pinnacle 35 in Sapphire Blue was the ideal choice, meeting all their needs for both functionality and aesthetics.
The property posed some challenges, particularly a large UTRCA easement that divided the backyard. After determining the best placement for the pool within this constrained area, the design focused on creating seamless gathering spaces. A storage shed, cleverly designed to function as a bar, was added to enhance the entertainment aspect.
Given the existing steep grade of the land, the goal was to minimize the number of steps leading down to the pool area. By raising the pool to a higher elevation, it not only became a central feature of the space but also remained visible from inside the home. Natural stone steps and retaining walls were used to gently transition the space and blend it into the landscape.
The homeowners’ careful attention to their garden brought lush greenery and seasonal blooms into the design, attracting pollinators and enriching the space with wildlife. The choice of simple paving materials allows the pool and pool house to take center stage, creating a visually striking yet harmonious environment for entertaining and relaxation.
"That's Amore" captures the essence of expansive family living within a uniquely shaped property, utilizing a Leisure Pools Pinnacle 40 in Sapphire Blue as the centerpiece. This project was a perfect opportunity to sculpt a new landscape around a new build house, taking advantage of a large pie-shaped lot to create distinct functional zones through innovative grading and natural stone retaining walls.
The pool area, with its splash deck and sloping bottom, is designed for both leisure and safety, making it ideal for family gatherings. Surrounding the pool, flat areas defined by elegant stonework and interlocking stones provide ample space for a variety of activities. A gazebo offers a shaded retreat, while thoughtfully placed patio furniture invites relaxation and socializing near the barbecue area.
Lush garden plantings, low-maintenance sod, and turf create a verdant frame around the outdoor spaces, with walkways guiding movement throughout the property. The design includes a dedicated playground, ensuring that children have a safe and fun space to play, truly making the backyard a place of love and enjoyment for all ages. "That's Amore" is not just a residence but a haven of joy and relaxation, crafted with meticulous attention to detail and a deep understanding of family dynamics.
"Country Cottage" is your private sanctuary nestled in the serenity of the countryside, designed to blend seamlessly into its natural surroundings. This picturesque retreat centers around a large rectangular pool with a sloping bottom and a splash deck, crafted to mirror the vibrant colors of nature and enhance the dream-like quality of the landscape.
The pool is set within a carefully designed garden, replete with lush plantings and flower beds that frame the water, creating a living tableau of colors and textures. A combination of interlocking stone and meticulous stonework forms pathways and steps, leading through the garden and inviting exploration of every corner of this peaceful retreat.
Comfort is paramount in the "Country Cottage" design, with cozy patio furniture arranged near a fire feature, providing a warm, inviting space to unwind. The landscape includes a living fence and a retaining wall that not only provides privacy and security but also integrates organically with the natural environment. The overall design of the Country Cottage is a homage to the tranquility of rural life, offering a serene escape from the bustle of everyday worries.
"Whimsy Gothic" is an architectural and landscape marvel that masterfully blends eccentric charm with serene, oriental elements to create a uniquely captivating outdoor space. This project is defined by its striking Gothic influences, visible in the dramatic red entry door and the extensive use of finely crafted stonework, including a formidable stone fence complemented by a softer wood fence which encircles the property.
The landscape is dotted with fascinating features such as a small, meticulously designed golf course that invites leisurely play amid the garden's lush plantings. The presence of a standing Buddha statue and a traditional Japanese torii gate introduces a Zen-like calmness, contrasting beautifully with the Gothic overtones, and enhancing the garden's mystical aura.
The hardscaping is a work of art, with interlocking stones perfectly laid to create harmonious paths and steps leading through the garden. A fire feature adds a warm, inviting glow to the outdoor space, perfect for evening gatherings. Adjacent to this, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a built-in barbecue stands ready for al fresco dining. "Whimsy Gothic" is a testament to a homeowner's bold vision, combining diverse elements into a seamless and enchanting landscape that offers both spectacle and tranquility.
Wood and Water | Nature-Inspired Pool Backyard with Elemental Features
Welcome to "Wood and Water," a sanctuary where nature and design converge to create a family-friendly landscape that celebrates outdoor living. This project is a testament to complete landscape design, seamlessly integrating lush gardens, a free-form pool, and natural stonework to create an immersive green retreat.
At the heart of this retreat lies a large pool with a sloping bottom and splash deck, ideal for family enjoyment and cooling off during warm summer days. Surrounding the pool, a variety of garden beds flourish, featuring an array of plant species that bring color and life to the space. A charming gazebo and a quaint tiny home or guest house provide comfortable and picturesque spaces for relaxation or accommodating overnight guests.
The landscape is thoughtfully designed with children in mind, featuring ample green space for a playground where kids can play and explore safely within view of the adult relaxation areas. A serene water pond, encircled by vibrant plantings, adds a peaceful element to the garden, enhancing the naturalistic feel of the environment. Pathways and steps, crafted from interlocking stone and other natural materials, guide you through the diverse zones of this expansive yard, each designed for different uses but unified by wood structures and intricate carpentry.
