Larchmont Manor Home Transformation

Transforming a Larchmont Manor Home into a Timeless Outdoor Haven: Modern and traditional landscape design combining historical charm with family-friendly functionality, featuring terraces, a custom fireplace with bench storage, an outdoor kitchen, and curated plantings for year-round enjoyment.

The outdoor kitchen, captured from the back side to reveal a bar area with an overhang for bar stools, offers a space where guests can effortlessly converse with the cook and each other.

The front planting area, where a traditional touch is infused into the landscape. Vibrant flowers, bright colors, green shrubs, and a diverse selection of species come together to create a botanical symphony that enhances the charm of this historic Larchmont Manor home.

The dining area of the bluestone patio, where the carefully selected materials and layout create an inviting space for al fresco dining, surrounded by nature.

Graceful curved steps that traverse through terraced retaining walls, leading you to the elevated patio area. This thoughtful design not only adds visual appeal but also seamlessly integrates with the natural topography, creating a harmonious blend of function and aesthetics.

The heart of this outdoor haven – the fireplace that provides extended use for this patio. The nostalgic feel of natural wood, combined with custom bench storage, not only adds a practical touch but also transforms this focal point into a warm and welcoming gathering space.

The front sitting patio area, enhanced with a year-round fire table. The meticulous selection of materials ensures a perfect match with the original home, creating a spacious and inviting environment that seamlessly integrates with the historic charm of Larchmont Manor.

An inviting blue stone walkway that seamlessly connects the front yard to the back patio area. Curved paths introduce a touch of tradition, enhancing visual interest and creating a picturesque journey through the carefully designed outdoor spaces.

Experience functionality and easy access in our meticulously designed outdoor kitchen. Featuring a large grill, sink, and a fridge, this culinary haven seamlessly blends into the outdoor landscape, offering a space where culinary creativity meets family-friendly convenience.

In transforming this Larchmont Manor home, our focus was on addressing a comprehensive wish list and solving a variety of challenges to create a harmonious and timeless outdoor haven. The client's desires included flattening the back yard, introducing terraces instead of a large wall, implementing a modern and traditional planting plan with four-season interest, and incorporating key elements like a fireplace, fire storage, kitchen, lounging area, dining space, pathways, steps, lighting, and an extension of the existing front patio—all while preserving the historical features of the home.

To fulfill these objectives, we strategically flattened the rear yard, integrating terraces and steps for a seamless transition. Our approach involved a delicate balance of modern and traditional design elements. For the modern aspect, we incorporated straight lines in the planting, patio, fireplace, and benches, using materials such as wood, gravel, bluestone, and cool gray stone veneer. Simultaneously, we infused a traditional touch with plant selections featuring flowers, bright colors, green shrubs, and species diversity, along with curved pathways and steps.

The fireplace, crafted for extended usage, became a focal point, utilizing natural wood for a nostalgic feel and custom bench storage to address practical needs. The outdoor kitchen was meticulously designed for functionality and easy access, featuring a large grill, sink, fridge, and an overhang for bar stools. Lounging and dining areas were strategically separated using materials in a cool color palette, with bluestone for the dining space and gravel for the lounging area, chosen for its cost-effectiveness and tactile appeal.

The front yard redesign seamlessly expanded the usable outdoor space, incorporating a larger sitting area with a fire table that can be enjoyed throughout the year. The careful selection of materials ensure a seamless match with the original home, enhancing its aesthetic appeal and symmetry. Circulation was a key consideration, leading to the redesign of existing steps, incorporating lights for safety, especially for aging parents and young children. Curved paths were introduced for a more traditional look and feel, enhancing visual interest.

The result is a family-friendly backyard and front yard with multiple areas for year-round use. By skillfully blending modern and traditional elements, we've created an outdoor space that not only meets the needs of the present but also complements the historical features of the Larchmont Manor home, promising enjoyment for many years to come.