Curb Appeal: Island Home Adorned With Tropical Plants
Palm trees and a gravel driveway mark the entrance to this fantastic home on Florida's Anna Marie Island. In addition to two garages, the contemporary residence boasts an outdoor kitchen, oceanfront patio, swimming pool and a dock where the owners' boat waits for the next adventure.
Driveway and Brown and White Exterior
The house has a brown and white exterior, so tropical plants like palms stand out beautifully against it.
Gravel Driveway With Palms
Palm trees cut a striking figure against this home's white exterior.
Gate and White Wall
Stay within a neutral color palette, but make an outdoor space visually interesting by using a range of materials. At the gate of this home, concrete slabs are divided by stones and gravel.
Gravel Driveway and Tropical Garden
Tropical plant lushness borders this gravel driveway on all sides.
Stone Walkway and Palm Tree
This island home carefully organized its outdoor spaces to maximize waterfront views and include a range of shaded and open areas.
Oceanfront Patio With Pool
Nothing on this patio blocks the view and the linear design is a perfect complement to the nearby coast.
Tropical Pool and Inset Hot Tub
The patio allows room for a swimming pool and inset hot tub. Both get to take advantage of the home's coastline views.
Small Oceanfront Backyard With Pool
Tropical plants make a lush border of green all around this small backyard. The scale of plants in between the patio and the ocean is kept low, all the better to highlight the views!
Two Lounge Chairs and Pool
Palms and other tropical plants give a feeling of seclusion to these lounge chairs.
Oceanfront Backyard and Dock
This small backyard sits right on the coast, with a dock allowing instant access to the ocean.
Tropical Waterfront Backyard With Pool
The backyard opens directly onto the ocean, and yet, its careful landscape design helps the outdoor space feel distinct from the coastline.
Narrow Backyard and Patio
Grass and tropical plants surround this patio, visually softening the space and making it feel cooler.
Waterfront Backyard With Pool
The house backs up to coastline and water, so the patio and pool were organized parallel to them, maximizing the yard's usability.
Narrow Waterfront Backyard and Pool
A border of low greenery makes a border between this house and the water without obscuring the view.
Pool and Hot Tub With Fountains
A trio of fountains are subtle separation between the swimming pool and the infinity-style hot tub.
Covered and Open Patio
Green grass trim around this patio's concrete pavers adds subtle definition and visual interest to the sleek outdoor space.
Waterfront Backyard With Dock
The island house has its own dock and rocky beach. Tropical plants make the transition from beach to yard feel almost seamless.
Tropical Outdoor Shower
Tropical plants and a shutter-style wood fence enclose the outdoor shower.
Red Succulent and Grass Trim
Colorful succulents and grass break up the gaps between pavers on this patio.
