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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A Weathered Waterfall in Northbrook
The pool and seatwall appear aged to match existing stone.
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Naturalized Walkway
Creeping thyme and bluestone lead through shady, low plantings.
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Combining Stone Types in Northbrook
Deftly handled, stone can be mixed to great effect.
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Arranged for Entertaining
Discrete seating areas encourages guests to mingle.
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Careful Garden Curatorship
Large drifts of a few plants can have a huge impact. An Art-Lover’s Paradise Northbrook, Illinois In a phased renovation, the Van Zelst team completely refreshed this modern estate’s breathtaking gardens and entertaining areas, ultimately earning a silver Illinois Award for Landscape Design in 2009. One of the larger projects was the removal of an...
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Granite Millstone Fountain in Wilmette, Illinois
This granite millstone fountain, surrounded by pachysandra and colorful impatiens, draws visitors and birds to this shady spot.
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Interplay of Plantings and Pavers
Winding pathways lead visitors through the garden.
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