4,945 square foot two-story home, 6 bedrooms, 5 and ½ bathroom plus a secondary family room/teen room. The challenge for the design team of this beautiful New England Traditional home in Brentwood was to find the optimal design for a property with unique topography, the natural contour of this property has 12 feet of elevation fall from the front to the back of the property. Inspired by our client’s goal to create direct connection between the interior living areas and the exterior living spaces/gardens, the solution came with a gradual stepping down of the home design across the largest expanse of the property. With smaller incremental steps from the front property line to the entry door, an additional step down from the entry foyer, additional steps down from a raised exterior loggia and dining area to a slightly elevated lawn and pool area. This subtle approach accomplished a wonderful and fairly undetectable transition which presented a view of the yard immediately upon entry to the home with an expansive experience as one progresses to the rear family great room and morning room…both overlooking and making direct connection to a lush and magnificent yard. In addition, the steps down within the home created higher ceilings and expansive glass onto the yard area beyond the back of the structure. As you will see in the photographs of this home, the family area has a wonderful quality that really sets this home apart…a space that is grand and open, yet warm and comforting. A nice mixture of traditional Cape Cod, with some contemporary accents and a bold use of color…make this new home a bright, fun and comforting environment we are all very proud of. The design team for this home was Architect: P2 Design and Jill Wolff Interiors. Jill Wolff specified the interior finishes as well as furnishings, artwork and accessories. Photo by: Latham Architectural

This deck is settled into the woods with lots of privacy. Half of the deck is in a radius and feature two levels. Upper level is for dining, grilling and relaxing. Lower deck is dedicated for the hot tub ( hotspring spa ) by Chesapeak spa in Annapolis MD. All decking is Fiberon Horizon Ipe secured with hidden fasteners. A border is added around the perimeter of the top deck including a radius border in the center to avoid seams. Railing is all solid Ipe with the Deckorator Baroque style. The deck is finished with skirting using the same material as the decking.

Luxury estate property set on expansive creekside lot with stately motorcourt entry, front fountain spacious pool, outdoor cabana, koi pond, spa and expansive gardens and lawn.

Koi pond with stone slab bridge.

David Deitrich

Colorful drought tolerant plants along a garden path, with water feature focal point

Westchester Whimsy This project was a two phase addition to a simple colonial house in Chappaqua, NY. Challenges for Daniel Contelmo included the hilly site, as well as the fact that the front entry lacked presence and the garage was the primary entry. Phase one added a family room, kitchen and breakfast room to the main level, and renovated a bedroom. New overhangs and brackets draw the eye away from the garage and place the focus on the house. Phase two completed the renovation and added space to the front of the house; this was an opportunity to add character to the bedrooms with a turret, and a vaulted ceiling in the bedroom over the entry. A new car pulloff allows visitors to view the front door rather than the garage. An open-air pool cabana with an outdoor fireplace and kitchen serves as a space for year-round activities. The final product was an exquisitely detailed and tastefully decorated home that integrates colonial and shingle style architecture with whimsical touches that give the house a more animated feel.

The Citadel's Lt. General and Mrs. Rosa's Quarters One Backyard

Rancho Santa Fe landscape cottage traditional ranch house..with used brick, sydney peak flagstone ledgerstone and professionally installed and designed by Rob Hill, landscape architect - Hill's Landscapes- the design build company.

Landscape Architect: Howard Cohen Photography by: Bob Narod, Photographer LLC

Michael Buss

Custom Farmhouse on the Easter Shore of Maryland.

When your lot is small consider using every ich of space. The rear of this garage was created not only as a drainage area but the perfect place to pot up your seasonal flower changes. The driveway hosted one of the sunny places on the property to create the rose garden which is the perfect blend of 7 different varieties. Also do not discount your electrical meter area. Here a cabinet is created to house them with beautiful fountain nearby to distract your sight.

In keeping with the estate’s traditional English Tudor style 10,000 sq. ft. of gardens were designed. The English Gardens are characterized by regular, geometric planting patterns and pathways, with antique decorative accessories heightening their old-world feel. Special nooks and hideaways, coupled with the sound of cascading water in fountains, create a serene environment, while delicate lighting in planter boxes makes the garden perfect for early evening strolls.