Situated on the shore of newfound lake in central new hampshire, this outdoor retreat looks west over the spring fed waters toward the mountains beyond. Our design intent was to provide the homeowners with a viewing perspective that captured the feel of lakefront living. The fire pit terrace, situated on a plane aligned with the home’s main floor, uses native granite from a nearby quarry to create a refined campfire retreat. This carefully calculated elevation makes the upper plateau appear to jut out into the lake. A quick walk down a grass path with granite lawn treads brings us to a private beach for lounging and water access. Transitioning from refined to rustic successfully makes the landscape feel cohesive and inviting.

Design ideas for a traditional garden in New York.

Traditional garden in New York.

Design ideas for a traditional garden in Newark.

Traditional patio in New York.

Traditional garden in New York.

Design ideas for a traditional patio in New York.

Mid-sized traditional backyard partial sun formal garden in New York with a garden path and concrete pavers for spring.

This is an example of a traditional garden in New York.

This is an example of a traditional garden.

Rustic fire pit patio
This is an example of a traditional patio in Minneapolis with no cover.

Traditional garden in New York.

Inspiration for a traditional garden in Newark.

Traditional patio in Newark.

Photo of an eclectic patio in Newark.

Inspiration for a traditional patio in Newark.

Inspiration for a traditional garden in New York.

This is an example of a traditional patio in New York.

Inspiration for a traditional garden in New York.