Our Top 10 Pools, Patios, and Porches

During the scorching summer months, there’s nothing better than diving in the pool or lounging in the shade. Outdoor retreats such as these can make this sometimes brutal season downright delightful.

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It’s the iconic Southern porch, with rocking chairs for sitting and listening to the chirping crickets in the distance.
Pieter Estersohn

Lazy Days

Why we love it:
 

  • It’s the iconic Southern porch, with rocking chairs for sitting and listening to the chirping crickets in the distance.
  • White columns and walls blend with the view of the sky.
  • Originally constructed in the 18th century and then rebuilt in the 1920s, the porch of this historic home retains its humble surroundings.
  • The dark painted ceiling creates dimension and a feeling of shelter.
RESOURCES: Design by Thomas Jayne Studio, 212/838-9080.

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