Dreaming of spending your days soaking up the sun, dining alfresco and lounging by the lake all summer long?

Draw inspiration from this stunning outdoor space, and you, too, will feel like you escaped to a cottage or cabin—without leaving your own backyard or balcony.

The Designer

Paysages Rodier

Woodland Retreat

The team behind this backyard makeover turned site constraints into opportunities, combining functionality with aesthetics. The straight lines of the terrace and concrete pool integrate harmoniously with the contemporary architecture of the house. To maintain privacy, the owners opted for an elegant wooden pergola that stretches the width of the house, ensuring a sense of seclusion and natural appeal.

On one side, the steep 10-foot drop from street level was transformed through a series of retaining walls and plentiful plantings of low-maintenance, shade- tolerant ground cover that complement the existing mature vegetation and tree canopy. The result? The monolithic stone walls and steps add a rugged character that respects the lush woodland garden.

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