Sitting Pretty
When Sean and Lisa Creamer purchased a 1914 farmhouse on a sublime stretch of Oak Creek near the Miles River on Maryland’s Eastern Shore,…
Cabana Cool
A couple based in McLean searched for several years for just the right weekend retreat before finally discovering a waterfront property perfectly situated on…
Ask the Pros: Landscape Architecture
How do you typically address floodplain and sloping issues when landscaping on the water? The place where land meets water is ecologically sensitive and…
Great Outdoors
SITTING PRETTY Trex, known for its durable engineered-wood decking, has added outdoor furniture to the mix. The Vibrant Colors series of Adirondack chairs and…
Up on the Roof
Consult an engineer prior to beginning your project; you’ll need to consider the weight and location of large containers and other objects. A removable,…
Outdoor Oasis
“We’re seeing a trend in the DC area toward modern landscape designs,” says Joe Colao of Fairfax-based Colao & Peter: Luxury Outdoor Living. A…
Before + After: Landscape
Confronting less-than-optimal conditions on a Bethesda project, landscape designer Judith Petersen created welcoming outdoor-living spaces framed by luxuriant gardens. The slate patios and terraced…
Design Inspiration
Whether your idea of bliss is relaxing with a good book or enjoying an afternoon with friends, a beautiful backyard is the perfect setting….
Backyard Bonanza
“The property is about a quarter acre—and we used every square inch of it,” recounts Luke Tirrell of Wheat’s Landscape, who oversaw the transformation…
A Formal Approach
A couple building a house on nearly four acres in Potomac tapped McHale Landscape Design to create a master plan for the site while construction…
Innovative Landscape Solutions
Bayfront Beauty McHale Landscape Design creates a three-story, outdoor-living area with waterfront views Backyard Bonanza An elaborate pool scape with a serpentine waterslide proves…
Caribbean Style
by Ed Ball Landscape Architecture A garden in the Bahamas makes the most of a small lot with hardscape and lush plantings Ed Ball…
Over the Top
by State of the Art Landscape State of the Art Landscape designs an elegant backyard escape complete with a pavilion and pool Clients tasked…
White Magic
by Fine Earth Landscape Symmetry and a simple palette create a refined, elegant garden Clients with a traditional white-clapboard home requested that Fine Earth…
Backyard Retreat
by Fine Landscapes Fine Landscapes creates an elegant, welcoming pool scape for a home in McLean A young family hired Fine Landscapes to design…
Backyard Bonanza
by Kane Landscapes An elaborate pool scape with a serpentine waterslide proves the perfect spot for summertime fun Kane Landscapes was tapped to create…
Bayfront Beauty
by McHale Landscape Design McHale Landscape Design creates a three-story, outdoor-living area with waterfront views The deck of a Chesapeake Bay waterfront home was…
Smooth Transition
MID-CENTURY OASIS The owners of a Frank Lloyd Wright-style house wanted their small Vienna, Virginia, backyard to reflect their home’s special appeal. They asked McHale…
River Wild
Nestled on a hidden hill rising from the banks of the Potomac sat the perfect three-acre riverfront lot. “When visiting different locations with the…
Design through the Decades
Over the past 20 years, Home & Design has published hundreds of outstanding homes and gardens, all created by talented local designers. Below, we…