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Multipurpose Outdoor Terrace

By: Barbara Ballinger

From: Marc Nissim

Designer Marc Nissim turned this New Jersey backyard area into an outdoor oasis.

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Photo: Marc Nissim. From: Marc Nissim.

Follow the Path

A walk zigags to steps to the dining terrace and straight ahead to the living room.

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From: Marc Nissim

Well-lit steps make the space functional for nighttime get togeters.

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Photo: Marc Nissim. From: Marc Nissim.

Waterfall cascades into pool and is recycled; rocks and stone give it a pondlike look.

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Photo: Marc Nissim. From: Marc Nissim.

Cozy seating group with all the accoutrements of indoors—a roof, curtains, fireplace and “rug.”