Winnetka Bluestone Patio Draws Focus to a Garden Fountain
Arced lines and a bronze garden fountain soften the geometry of the formal landscape, while adding the relaxing sounds of water to the classic setting. A focal point among the intersecting stone pathways and green borders, the garden fountain is an unexpected yet fitting addition. Water features and statuary are often incorporated into landscapes inspired...
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Garden Statue Enhances a Formal Winnetka Landscape
Garden art, such as this classically inspired garden statue, adds interest to the order and organization of a formal estate garden. The garden statue becomes the focal point of the many linear views created by hardscape walls, bluestone patios, grassy walkways and boxwood hedges. In more formal settings, statuary enhances the personality of the landscape....
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Winnetka Red Brick Paver Patio and Outdoor Room
Arranged on an expanse of red brick pavers, this outdoor dining area feels cozy, as if it’s ensconced in its own outdoor room. The herringbone pattern—reminiscent of a fine parquet dining room floor—is enclosed within rectangular bluestone slabs. This is an unexpected approach, as bluestone fields and red brick paver accents are used elsewhere on...
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Formal Boxwood Hedges in Winnetka
Carefully manicured boxwood hedges follow the geometric lines of the stone wall and the home’s exterior. Annual flowers are planted in pockets to add pops of color.
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Natural Stone Steps Connect Entertaining Areas in Winnetka
Bluestone steps, supported by fieldstone slabs, mirror the angles and proportions of the home’s architecture.
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Comfortably Curving Bluestone
Combining straight lines and curves adds interest. Experimenting with Color Glenview, Illinois Every year for more than two decades, the Van Zelst team has counted on a new challenge from this long-term client. A lover of color, she has been continually excited about trying new palettes and plant combinations, often based on her whatever might...
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Clay Pavers and a Bluestone Walk in Winnetka
Clay pavers and a bluestone walk suit the new exterior. Extreme Home Makeover Winnetka, Illinois The owner of this home, a respected home builder, completely renovated the property — inside and out. Given his trade, the client wanted to maintain focus on the updated house itself. The Van Zelst team extended the new feel of...
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A Shady Seat in a Glenview Landscape
A built-in seatwall is perfect for admiring summer blooms. Experimenting with Color Glenview, Illinois Every year for more than two decades, the Van Zelst team has counted on a new challenge from this long-term client. A lover of color, she has been continually excited about trying new palettes and plant combinations, often based on her...
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Inviting Blues
The bluestone pool deck is welcoming yet refined. Extreme Home Makeover Winnetka, Illinois The owner of this home, a respected home builder, completely renovated the property — inside and out. Given his trade, the client wanted to maintain focus on the updated house itself. The Van Zelst team extended the new feel of the home...
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Naturalized Walkway
Creeping thyme and bluestone lead through shady, low plantings.
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