Jim Furhmann

J. Weiland

This stone and cement-stucco carriage house with second floor art studio overlooks the beautifully lush garden below. (Beth Singer Photography)

Like most growing families, this client wanted to lure everyone outside. And when the family went outdoors, they were hoping to find flamboyant color, delicious fragrance, freshly grilled food, fun play-spaces, and comfy entertaining areas waiting. Privacy was an imperative. Seems basic enough. But a heap of challenges stood in the way between what they were given upon arrival and the family's ultimate dreamscape. Primary among the impediments was the fact that the house stands on a busy corner lot. Plus, the breakneck slope was definitely not playground-friendly. Fortunately, Westover Landscape Design rode to the rescue and literally leveled the playing field. Furthermore, flowing from space to space is a thoroughly enjoyable, ever-changing journey given the blossom-filled, year-around-splendiferous gardens that now hug the walkway and stretch out to the property lines. Soft evergreen hedges and billowing flowering shrubs muffle street noise, giving the garden within a sense of embrace. A fully functional (and frequently used) convenient outdoor kitchen/dining area/living room expand the house's floorplan into a relaxing, nature-infused on-site vacationland. Mission accomplished. With the addition of the stunning old-world stone fireplace and pergola, this amazing property is a welcome retreat for year round enjoyment. Mission accomplished. Rob Cardillo for Westover Landscape Design, Inc.

Timberframe with exposed cardecking over sanded concrete patio.

Traditional Backyard Outdoor Room Project: Deck Bench and Pergola veiw - photo by Jeeheon Cho Photography

Close-up of hacienda porch with saltillo tile walkway.

Interior design by JACQUES SAINT DIZIER photos by Mary Nichols

This gorgeous home features extensive windows to capture the views of Flathead Lake. The lower level of this home has a walk-out basement with concrete paver patios and beautiful views.

Photo by David Hiser

Tektoniks Architects: Architects of Record / Kitchen Design Shadley Associates: Prime Consultant and Project Designer Photo Credits: JP Shadley - Shadley Associates

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Architecture: Trevor McIvor Construction Management: Trevor McIvor