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From hosting friends by the pool to hanging out by the fire, these spaces provide ample opportunity for entertaining, relaxing and enjoying life al fresco. Poolside Chic The welcoming outdoor space (pictured above) in this 14,000-square-foot Hamptons home, includes the pool as well as a large terrace with lots of seating options. “The backyard is … Read more

Sometimes the perfect setting—like a chic rooftop lounge area or a rustic game room—can bring everyone together, from family to friends. Check out these three unique and incredible entertaining spaces. Outdoor Urban Retreat “The owners—a lawyer and construction company executive—often entertain clients at their home so it was important in warmer months to have an … Read more

Designing a landscape is a bit like getting dressed, says Janice Parker, principal at Janice Parker Landscape Architects in Greenwich, CT. You have to know what you will be doing, the environment you’ll be doing it in and who you’ll be doing it with. When the award-winning landscape architect was commissioned to design the property … Read more

Early October is when many serious gardeners move their outdoor plants indoors—before the first frost. But others invest in greenhouses to keep their plants nice and warm through spring. “The purpose of a residential greenhouse is to provide an environment where tropical plants—or ones that won’t survive our winters—can flourish year-round,” explains James McArdle of … Read more

These late spring and early summer months are the perfect time to exercise your green thumb, and the nursery team at Terrain in Westport, CT, is ready to help. According to their expert staff, planning, the most essential step, helps to both create cohesiveness and allow for creativity. Before you begin, consider a color palette, … Read more

Fire Pits are a great way to spend time outside even if the weather is a bit chilly. Here are a few options that work with every space. READY TO GO Choose a kit customized with veneer of Connecticut split fieldstone, Connecticut Stone, starting at $750, connecticutstone.com ON THE GO The popular, portable Landman USA … Read more

Preparing a meal for or having a glass of wine with friends and family are among the most enjoyable moments shared at home. These inspiring spaces by area professionals, from kitchens to outdoor dining rooms, set the scene. An Old World Wine Cellar Charles Hilton Architects Antique hand-hewn beams and barn siding were fitted with … Read more

Add some fun to your landscape with these whimsical outdoor elements! RT Facts Oversized copper Kent mirror, $6,800, rtfacts.com Nielsen’s Florist Aged small turtle, $49 Nielsen’s Florist Tiny toad, $14, Darien, CT Harbinger Cast stone tufted ottoman, $575, harbingerla.com Aidan Gray Twisted wire planter, $99, aidangrayhome.com Lazy Hill Farm Designs Lazy Hill bird house, $440, … Read more

Avid gardener and potter Frances Palmer has two gorgeous cutting gardens, a ceramics studio and three kilns on premise at her Weston, CT, residence. She’s become renowned for her heirloom dahlias and the beautiful pottery she creates to display them. Home editor Stephanie Horton recently sat down with Palmer to discuss her process, inspiration and … Read more

Shake off the winter doldrums with an indoor herb garden. Call Chuck Wheelock and Mark Alex Maidique, owners of Wheelock Maidique Kitchen Design, to install this sleek and sexy wall garden and you won’t have to wait until spring for fresh-from-the-garden herbs. It’s why we put it on our list of Top 100 Things to … Read more

Bring a little green indoors, and create the perfect conversation piece, with some advice from the experts on the latest fun trend of growing vertical gardens. By Kristan Zimmer Add drama and whimsy by growing a garden up your wall instead of outside your window. What has been predominantly a corporate trend of late is … Read more