poolscape
POOLSCAPE | NORTH READING, MASSACHUSETTS
We were asked by the client to develop the rear of the property for entertaining family and friends. The wish list included a pool, a generous deck, a hot tub, a lounge area, and a sunning deck. Pulling off the home’s architecture, Russell kept the design linear and simple. An 18 x 36 gunite pool with inviting steps is the visual centerpiece of this back yard sanctuary. Two bluestone terraces are on either side of the pool; one supporting the chaise lounges that face south for optimum tanning, while the other is home to the dining area that also provides a transition to the rest of the yard. Large bluestone steppers with lawn joints connect both areas without the heavy feel of a solid walkway.
The existing deck was modified which allowed us to sink the hot tub into the frame. This reduced the overall height and kept the sight lines from the home’s interior intact. A vertical cedar screen was built for added privacy and that same material -- albeit proportionally smaller -- was used to wrap the hot tub for a cohesive look. The singe step deck helps connect the home’s interior living space to the pool terrace and landscape beyond. The design for the private backyard is more contemporary reflecting the clients’ personal style and complementing the architectural updates of the homes interior.
This project was featured in Northshore Home Magazine, Summer 2018.
