Mismatched stepping stones lead the way from an outdoor entertaining area through an adorable white picket gate to the backyard's pool and poolhouse.

Grab lunch and a little shade under the poolhouse's pergola. Pool blue chairs and the planters' mix of seasonal annuals provide the cheery color.

Look away for a moment and the garden just might overtake this stepping stone path. The landscape design offers something interesting to enjoy no matter the season.

A tall, two-sided fireplace anchors the patio part of this large backyard. The al fresco sitting area opens up to lawn but feels protected and intimate thanks to the fireplace and garden beds on either side.