A Serene Summer Escape: Our Backyard Tour
Welcome to our backyard — a peaceful retreat designed with comfort, elegance, and warm-weather gatherings in mind. This space has become an extension of our home where summer memories are made, from lazy afternoons by the pool to al fresco dinners under the stars. I’m so excited to take you on a little tour!
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Limestone Courtyard
Let’s start in the heart of the backyard — our limestone courtyard, a timeless and calming space perfect for morning breakfast or sunset chats. A round table surrounded by white bistro chairs invites casual meals and heartfelt conversations. Nearby, a timeless limestone fireplace stands as the anchor of the courtyard, flanked by climbing roses that add a soft romantic touch. Blue and white ginger jar accents tie in that classic color palette I love and make the area feel layered and collected. It truly feels like an extension of our home.
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Pool Lounge Area
Scattered throughout the courtyard and beyond are blue and white scalloped umbrellas with scalloped umbrella stands, adding shade and a playful dose of charm. Wicker lounger chairs with striped throw pillows provide cozy spots for relaxing or flipping through a favorite magazine. The lush faux grass underfoot is paired with a limestone lattice detail, adding texture and pattern, while marble checkered patios offer a chic yet functional transition between different outdoor zones.
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Timeless Swimming Pool
Our rectangular plaster pool is a true focal point. The marble cloud-like tile at the waterline gives it a dreamy, ethereal look. In-water lounge chairs shaded by a scalloped umbrella and white clamshell umbrella stand make it feel like a resort right in our own backyard. The kids love the pool basketball hoop for cool games in the pool with their friends and siblings.
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Cozy Outdoor Family Room
One of our favorite spots is the outdoor family room — a welcoming space framed with a wicker sofa and arm chairs upholstered in durable outdoor fabrics. White garden stools double as side tables or extra seating when guests are over. Finally, a pretty white outdoor coffee table complete’s the look! It’s the perfect place to unwind after a swim or enjoy a summer night with a good book.
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Limestone Fire Pit
For cozy nights, we love gathering around the custom limestone fire pit, styled with a comfy outdoor daybed and garden stools for flexible seating and morewicker chairs. It’s where stories are shared, s’mores are toasted and lots of memories made.
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Outdoor Kitchen
Of course, no outdoor tour would be complete without the outdoor kitchen — complete with an in-counter grill, pizza oven, sink, and fridge and smoker. It’s the ultimate summer hosting station! Just off to the side, we’ve created a patio with a bistro table and chairs, ideal for enjoying a homemade pizza or glass of lemonade in the shade.
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View Deck
Take a tour of our view deck here.
Spa Patio
We have a therapeutic spa on a little patio off the main bedroom. We recently added some charm and personality here by adding these beautiful armchairs (I used the Resort Stripe Glacier fabric) with outdoor fabric. To soften the patio, we used faux triple ball topiaries and faux boxwood balls in gorgeous chinoiserie planters. For extra seating, matching ottomans in the same outdoor striped fabric, were placed next to the spa.
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Our backyard was designed to be a beautiful escape, whether we’re entertaining a crowd or enjoying a quiet moment alone. Thanks for coming along on the tour — I hope it inspires you to create a little outdoor magic of your own this summer!
