The Backyard Retreat: Expand Your Living Space Outdoors with Granite and Natural Stone

The Backyard Retreat: Expand Your Living Space Outdoors with Granite and Natural Stone

ByAmanda Pittsley

Bringing the outside in and the inside out has been a key home trend in recent years. Greenery, neutral colors and natural stone featured inside the home bring about calmness, serenity and a sense of connection to the beauty beyond its doors.. And, at the same time, outdoor structures, such as fireplaces, outdoor kitchens and…

A New England Minimalist Landscape Uses Classic Materials to Connect with Nature

A New England Minimalist Landscape Uses Classic Materials to Connect with Nature

ByAmanda Pittsley

Photography by John McCarthy In Andover, Massachusetts overlooking the Fish Brook Wetlands sits a custom-built contemporary home that connects the interior, landscaping and natural environment in the most intriguing ways. Using classic New England materials, including granite steps, pavers and pool coping from Swenson Granite Works, Andover Landscape designed a contemporary minimalist landscape for this…