Private Mediterranean-Style Getaway
Trimmed hedges, topiaries and a Mediterranean-style swimming pool make a private getaway out of this backyard in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. When they're not sunbathing on the lounge, the owners can slip beneath the villa's broad archways and into a covered sitting area.

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Mediterranean-Modern Backyard Boasts Sunset Views
At night, those low-level hedge walls offer spectacular views of the sunset. The owners can enjoy the sight from their swimming pool or via a seat in the lounge area.
Mediterranean Mansion Includes Backyard With Swimming Pool
Through the palm trees, guests can steal a glimpse of this Mediterranean mansion's stunning outdoor space. Like a formal garden, this backyard boasts trimmed hedges and topiaries, but also features a swimming pool and lounge area.
Mediterranean-Modern Backyard Enclosed By Trimmed Hedges
Stepping into this backyard feels a lot like discovering a hidden oasis, as a large swimming pool glints and sparkles in the sunlight. Palm trees accentuate that tropical aesthetic, while hedges act as a natural wall around the yard.
Mediterranean-Modern Backyard With Pool and Lounge
Broad archways open the covered patio to the backyard, where a large swimming pool centers a lush green lawn. On the other side of the pool, the landscape architects used stone pavers and lounge chairs to create a separate spot for sunbathing.
Covered Patio Complete With Outdoor Sofas, Fire Pit
Thanks to the wood ceiling overhead, this contemporary patio stays wonderfully cool during the day. Meanwhile, two outdoor sofas and a sleek fire pit create a comfortable sitting area where the owners can sip drinks and watch their kiddos play on the grass.
Pendant Light, Fire Pit Illuminate Covered Patio
This covered patio certainly has its perks: in addition to two comfortable, contemporary outdoor sofas, the space boasts a sleek fire pit that offers some warmth. Meanwhile, broad arches on all sides help showcase the sunset.
Covered Patio Boasts Outdoor Kitchen With Grill and Bar
With its neutral color palette and contemporary furniture, this covered patio feels like a natural extension of the home -- and promises to attract guests with its stainless grill, bar and fire pit. A single pendant illuminates the space into the evening and ensures that visitors will admire the wood ceiling as well.
Mediterranean Mansion in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Shines at Night
This Mediterranean mansion is a serious stunner at night, as tall windows and arches cast a warm glow across the front yard. Lanterns illuminate the garage as well.
Mediterranean Mansion Surrounded By Tall Palm Trees
With its cream-colored exterior, broad arches and balconies, this Mediterranean mansion stays cool even in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Huge palm trees decorate the private property and offer some relief from the sweltering sun, too.
Exceptional Mediterranean Mansion Located in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.
Simply put, this Mediterranean mansion is a slice of paradise in Palm Beach Gardens, Fla. Twin palm trees, topiaries, shrubs and flowering vines highlight the home's elegant architecture and offer a glimpse of what's to come: lush gardens.
Mediterranean Mansion Boasts Oversized, Three-Car Garage
A brick driveway was the perfect choice for this Mediterranean mansion, as it complements the warm hue of the Spanish tile roof. Meanwhile, trellises covered in flowers frame the garage and showcase the three separate stalls.
Palm Trees, Topiaries Define Entrance to Mediterranean Mansion
A home this elegant needed an entrance to match, so the landscape architects used twin palm trees, topiaries and shrubs to frame the portico. Now, as guests approach the home, their eyes are immediately drawn to the front door.
Mediterranean-Modern Foyer With Crisp White Walls, Marble Floors
A refreshing wash of white spills over guests when they step inside this Mediterranean-modern foyer. To showcase some of the space's interesting architectural details, the designers defined the balcony, staircase railing and door with matte black paint.
Mediterranean-Modern Foyer Showcases Tray Ceiling
Don't forget to look up! A chic black pendant light calls attention to the tray ceiling, recessed lights and wainscoting overhead, while a staircase with an iron railing leads up to the second level.
Modern White Living Room With Marble Flooring
This 6,000-square-foot home was designed with the finest finishes, including beautiful white marble flooring. In the living room, these floors pair with a white-painted fireplace, built-ins, velvet chairs and a tufted sofa to achieve a monochromatic color scheme.
Modern Living Room Pairs White Leather Sofa, Purple Velvet Chairs
Because the home's floor plan is so open, the designers used a large gray area rug to define the living room. They then layered on a tufted leather sofa and two crushed velvet chairs to provide some stylish seating around the acrylic coffee table.
Modern Dining Room Includes Large Mirror Wall
Those marble floors continue into the dining room, where a long table and ten slipper chairs sit in front of a wall of windows. To the left, a large mirror reflects the natural light and makes this space seem even brighter.
Family Room Features Custom Entertainment Center, Gray Sectional
After dinner, the owners can retreat to this comfortable family room right next to the kitchen. A large entertainment center anchors the far wall and keeps a flatscreen TV positioned perfectly in front of an oversized gray sectional.
State-of-the-Art Chef's Kitchen Includes Peninsula With Acrylic Barstools
This chef's kitchen has everything the owners could possibly need: floor-to-ceiling cabinets, a stainless range, an island for meal prep and a peninsula with four acrylic barstools for guests. For the sake of cohesion, the designers used a marble peninsula topper to match the marble backsplash.
State-of-the-Art Chef's Kitchen With Marble Backsplash, Stainless Appliances
Coated in a crisp white paint that matches the walls, the cabinets, cupboards and range hood all quietly recede into the background of this chef's kitchen. In turn? The space appears larger, and the dark gray island and stainless appliances stand out.
Contemporary Breakfast Nook With Chevron-Print Banquette
This breakfast nook looks seriously stylish with its chevron-print banquette and geometric dining table. Roman shades provide a cool backdrop that can be pulled down when the sun gets to be too much.
Modern Master Suite Showcases Tray Ceiling, Wainscoting
This custom-built home boasts five bedrooms and six and a half baths, but the master suite is truly the pièce de résistance. Here, a tray ceiling and walls with wainscoting create an elegant backdrop for a tufted bed, white armchairs and a zebra-print area rug.
Modern Guest Bath With Marble-Topped Vanity and Backsplash
Keeping with the home's white-marble color scheme, this guest bathroom features a marble-topped vanity and shower with a marble backsplash. Both stone slabs add subtle movement and visual interest to this small bathroom.

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