Imagine this expansive patio filled with partygoers on a festive evening or pool lovers on a sun-splashed day. Wet bathing suits stay in the pool house, which is visually connected to the main residence by the patio.

The seat walls were created to help define this outdoor “room” and provide additional poolside seating. The tall, slender trees are hornbeams. They can be used to frame a view by creating a “living” wall.

By using plantings with assorted textures and colors, the sweeping gardens make the space visually interesting year ‘round.

The fence was added to further define this enclave within an extensive property.