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I was initially contacted by the builder and architect working on this Modern European Cottage to review the property and home design before construction began. Once the clients and I had the opportunity to meet and discuss what their visions were for the property, I started working on their wish list of items, which included a custom concrete pool, concrete spa, patios/walkways, custom fencing, and wood structures.
One of the largest challenges was that this property had a 30% (or less) hardcover surface requirement for the city location. With the lot size and square footage of the home I had limits to how much hardcover we could add to property. So, I had to get creative. We presented to the city the usage of the Live Green Roof plantings that would reduce the hardcover calculations for the site. Also, if we kept space between the Laurel Sandstones walkways, using them as steppers and planting groundcover or lawn between the stones that would also reduce the hard surface calculations. We continued that theme with the back patio as well. The client’s esthetic leaned towards the minimal style, so by adding greenery between stones work esthetically.
I chose the Laurel Tumbled Sandstone for the charm and character and thought it would lend well to the old world feel of this Modern European Cottage. We installed it on all the stone walkways, steppers, and patios around the home and pool.
I had several meetings with the client to discuss/review perennials, shrubs, and tree selections. Plant color and texture of the planting material were equally important to the clients when choosing. We grouped the plantings together and did not over-mix varieties of plants. Ultimately, we chose a variety of styles from natural groups of plantings to a touch of formal style, which all work cohesively together.
The custom fence design and installation was designed to create a cottage “country” feel. They gave us inspiration of a country style fence that you may find on a farm to keep the animals inside. We took those photos and ideas and elevated the design. We used a combination of cedar wood and sandwich the galvanized mesh between it. The fence also creates a space for the clients two dogs to roam freely around their property. We installed sod on the inside of the fence to the home and seeded the remaining areas with a Low Gro Fescue grass seed with a straw blanket for protection.
The minimal European style custom concrete pool was designed to be lined up in view from the porch and inside the home. The client requested the lawn around the edge of the pool, which helped reduce the hardcover calculations. The concrete spa is open year around. Benches are on all four sides of the spa to create enough seating for the whole family to use at the same time. Mortared field stone on the exterior of the spa mimics the stone on the exterior of the home. The spa equipment is installed in the lower level of the home to protect it from the cold winter weather.
Between the garage and the home’s entry is a pea rock sitting area and is viewed from several windows. I wanted it to be a quiet escape from the rest of the house with the minimal design. The Skyline Locust tree planted in the center of the space creates a canopy and softens the side of garage wall from the window views. The client will be installing a small water feature along the garage for serene noise ambience.
The client had very thoughtful design ideas styles, and our collaborations all came together and worked well to create the landscape design/installation. The result was everything they had dreamed of and more for their Modern European Cottage home and property.


Pool courtyard featuring cantilevered sky frames to extend the living spaces.
Photo of a modern backyard rectangular pool in Austin with decomposed granite.
Photo of a modern backyard rectangular pool in Austin with decomposed granite.
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Contractor: Dovetail Renovation
Interiors: Martha Dayton Design
Landscape: Keenan & Sveiven
Photography: Spacecrafting
Photo of a traditional backyard pool in Minneapolis with a pool house.
Photo of a traditional backyard pool in Minneapolis with a pool house.


Pool Patio using Techo-Bloc Para smooth HD. Features included waterfalls with Firebowls and a firepit seating area - Deer Park, NY 11729 - (631) 678-6896 - #poolpatios #longisland #techobloc


Photo of a mid-sized contemporary backyard rectangular natural pool in Dallas with a hot tub and concrete pavers.


Black and white home exterior with a plunge pool in the backyard.
Photo of a country backyard rectangular pool in Austin with concrete pavers.
Photo of a country backyard rectangular pool in Austin with concrete pavers.


What a place to make a splash with 'Monochrome Bone' 24" x 24" and 12" x 24" porcelain pavers by Archatrak.
Design ideas for a mediterranean backyard rectangular pool in DC Metro with with a pool and decking.
Design ideas for a mediterranean backyard rectangular pool in DC Metro with with a pool and decking.


This is an example of a large country backyard custom-shaped pool in Nashville with natural stone pavers.


This spa features an infinity edge, black porcelain tile, and view. Other surrounding features consist of raised hardwood decks, cantilevered umbrella, BBQ island, fire pit, covered patio, and drought tolerant landscaping.


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This rectilinear pool in Arlington Heights, IL measures 20 '0 `` x 40’0”, with depths of 3’6” to 7' 6". There is a 5’0” x 11' 0” sun shelf in the shallow area that is adorned with two LED colored bubbler jets, as well as 2 LED colored Laminar flow water jets at the opposite end. There is a 20’0” bench that runs along the house side of the pool. The hot tub situated inside the pool measures 7’0” x 8’0” and features 8 hydrotherapy jets and an LED colored light. Both the hot tub and pool are covered by an automatic hydraulic pool cover with a custom stone walk-on lid system. The coping and decking are Valders Limestone. There are glass tile insets on all of the steps, benches, sun shelf, and the vertical spa walls. The hot tub as well as the top of the cover box wall are capped by Valders limestone pieces. The project also features volleyball and basketball games. Photography by e3.
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Water flows over the edge of a sleek, glass-tiled pool at this hillside home in north Scottsdale. The temperature-controlled pool makes it ideal for year-round fun.
Project Details // Sublime Sanctuary
Upper Canyon, Silverleaf Golf Club
Scottsdale, Arizona
Architecture: Drewett Works
Builder: American First Builders
Interior Designer: Michele Lundstedt
Landscape architecture: Greey | Pickett
Photography: Werner Segarra
https://www.drewettworks.com/sublime-sanctuary/
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