Summer is supposed to be the time to kick back and relax—but, let’s be honest, sometimes it’s just as hectic as the winter holidays. You’re hosting dinners and coordinating vacations and gatherings, the kids are out of school or back from college and, in addition to all of that, it’s so incredibly hot out. If […]
Set The Mood With The Right Lighting
As the sun slips below the horizon, a beautifully designed patio shouldn’t disappear into the darkness—it should take on an entirely new character. Thoughtfully layered outdoor lighting transforms terraces, pool decks, gardens and dining spaces into warm, inviting retreats where conversations linger, cocktails flow and entertaining continues long after dusk. From elegant architectural fixtures and […]
5 Yards Designed To Inspire
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 […]
Garden Outside The Box
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 […]
Marble, She Said
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 […]