Lakehouse landscaping

The program for this home is familiar; provide entertaining spaces for family gatherings, intimate spaces for daily life, prioritize lake views and enhance and respect the natural environment. This sloping site presented a unique design challenge. The program required outdoor spaces adjacent to the first-floor kitchen, living and great room, allowing their functions to extend beyond the walls.

Retaining Walls & Steps Winding Walkways, Paths & Driveways Fire Pits & Fireplaces Pools & Entertainment Areas Decks & Patios Jeanne DelathouderI was born in Chicago, raised in the Midwest, and studied creative writing and journalism at the University of Iowa. I was quickly immersed in Southern culture when I moved to Birmingham, Alabama, and became a writer and editor for Southern Accents Magazine at Time Warner. The lavish interiors and grand architecture of the region inspired me to study…

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