Connecticut landscaping ideas for an entrance to a home

Finished project, Soake Pool surrounded by lovely stone work and bluestone patio overlooking gas fire pit area. A truly stunning backyard retreat! Photo credit: Tim Murphy, Foto Imagery

Steeply pitched roofs, brick exterior with half-timbering, and steel windows and doors which are all common features to the English Tudor style. While staying true to the character of the property and architectural style, unique detailing like bracketed arbors make it well suited for its garden setting.

Cedar shakes mix with siding and stone to create a richly textural Craftsman exterior. This floor plan is ideal for large or growing families with open living spaces making it easy to be together. The master suite and a bedroom/study are downstairs while three large bedrooms with walk-in closets are upstairs. A second-floor pocket office is a great space for children to complete homework or projects and a bonus room provides additional square footage for recreation or storage.

http://47draperroad.com This thoughtfully renovated Colonial is prominently situated in Claypit Hill, one of Wayland's most sought after neighborhoods. The designer Chef's kitchen and breakfast area open to a large family room that captures picturesque views from its large bay window and French doors. The formal living room with a fireplace and elegant dining room are ideal for entertaining. A fabulous home office with views to the backyard is designed to provide privacy. A paneled study with a fireplace is tucked away as you enter the foyer. In addition, a second home office is designed to provide privacy. The new cathedral ceiling in the master suite with a fireplace has an abundance of architectural windows and is equipped with a tremendous dressing room and new modern marble bathroom. The extensive private grounds covering over an acre are adorned with a brick walkway, wood deck and hot tub.

This study is an elegant take on a traditional space with masculine touches seen in the warm wood pieces, touches of rich brown leather and worldly accents. The crisp white cabinets again help balance out the powerful deep-toned accessories seamlessly. http://www.semmelmanninteriors.com/

A 1,000 s.f. addition on top of a 1930's Tudor cottage without overwhelming it. Matched rooflines and proportions and designed in the spirit of the original home. Front door used to be facing to the side, so was relocated. A new gentle oak stair to the new second floor comes down just inside the front door. Contractor was Chris Viney, of Britman Construction, and photographer was Philip Wegener Photography

Stacy Zarin-Goldberg