Outdoor Layout
The space they designed is centered on the back of the house, with plantings, parterres, and furniture arrangements organized
in rooms radiating out from the central pool. In fact, the pool is designed as a garden element that just happens to be something
you can swim in and enjoy. Large box planters soften indented corners and customize the blue expanse. The team gave the surrounding
spaces flexibility, allowing them to serve different purposes.
French doors open to an octagonal porch with minimal furnishings to preserve the view of the pool terrace and landscape. While
the design is simple, natural elements keep it from feeling austere -- fig vines, parterres, and hydrangeas soften the angles
and keep tones mellow. Custom-designed ironwork supports the roof over the porch. "The back of the house just needed something
to give it character," says Barbara. "The design evokes the 1930s, and it complements the furniture we selected."
A variety of seating areas, including a sectional on one side of the pool, can accommodate large or small groups. "I like
to see a large piece of furniture like that, something that is all about relaxing," says Barbara of the sectional. The dining
table and chairs on the other side of the pool balance the large piece and offer a separate dining space within the overall
plan.
