The most memorable outdoor spaces are designed with intention, offering far more than a beautiful lawn or a collection of plantings. Today’s exceptional landscapes seamlessly blend lush gardens with thoughtfully integrated hardscape elements to create distinct destinations for relaxing, dining, entertaining and quiet reflection. By incorporating a variety of “outdoor rooms”—from inviting fire pit lounges […]

When you picture a garden, you probably imagine clipped hedges, orderly beds and layers of blooms framing an inviting outdoor retreat. It’s a timeless look—and one we’ll always love—but today’s most captivating landscapes often break the rules. Whether it’s sculptural plantings, unexpected color palettes or designs that blur the line between architecture and nature, an […]

Design by Exclusive Stoneworks/Unique Pools & SpasPhotography by Jaye Avery PhotographyText by Donna Rolando As a pro interior designer, Adria Avallone had seen enough to know what she wanted—and what she didn’t want—in her family’s own outdoor entertainment project. She and her husband Anthony Dertouzos had almost limitless options, as they were starting fresh in […]

As the nation prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary, New Jersey’s historic landscape offers an inspiring connection to America’s founding era. Scattered throughout the state are distinguished homes, estates and public buildings that witnessed the drama of the Revolution while showcasing the enduring beauty of 18th-century architecture. Their walls hold stories of generals, statesmen and […]

This year, our Independence Day celebrations feel even more special. After all, we’re celebrating our country’s 250th anniversary. If you were waiting a reason to go all-out with an elegant, refined July 4 get-together, you won’t find a better one. How to do it? “I plan everything around the flag,” says entertaining expert Stephanie Nass […]