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Murryvsille
| Location: | Hilltop Murrysville Estate |
| The Vision: | Modern Farmhouse with Luxury Backyard |
This newly built modern farmhouse in Murrysville provided the perfect blank canvas for a high-end backyard transformation. With a large, flat lot and sweeping hilltop views, our design team had the unique opportunity to craft a true resort-style outdoor living space, carefully positioned to take full advantage of the surrounding landscape.
Master Planning & Layout
The design centered around a clean, modern aesthetic to match the architecture of the home. A gentle rear yard slope was used to create multi-level entertaining areas, offering a dramatic view from the rear of the house down to the pool and pool house. The main patio—directly off the covered porch—was designated for everyday use, with a grill and dining space ideal for family meals and casual entertaining.
A strategically placed spa was designed for year-round use, located close to the house for winter convenience. Multi-level retaining walls were constructed to nestle the spa into the landscape, minimizing visual obstruction while maximizing functionality and aesthetics.
Pool House & Outdoor Living Features
The pool house was designed to mirror the home’s rooflines and architectural style. Large in scale, it provides a four-season space for entertaining beyond the swimming months. A grand, wood-burning stone fireplace anchors the structure, flanked by built-in wood boxes and topped with a large outdoor TV—visible from both the bar area and the pool itself.
The fully equipped outdoor kitchen includes built-in storage, refrigerators, trash receptacles, and a large sink, all finished with sleek black granite countertops. These darker accents were chosen to tie into the home’s black windows, roof, and metal detailing. White Hardie Plank board-and-batten siding on the pool house complements the home’s exterior for a cohesive look.
Pool Design
The expansive 22’ x 44’ rectangular pool includes an 8’ deep end for diving and a 4’ shallow end for lounging. A large 7’ x 16’ sun deck provides space for multiple in-pool chaise lounges, enhanced by LED bubblers that offer calming water movement and illumination. Additional color-changing lights and laminar water features create a vibrant water-and-light display, visible from the pool house and adding a sense of luxury and drama.
Hardscape & Finishes
Unilock Umbriano coping was selected for its upscale, resort-style appearance, eliminating visible plastic skimmer lids and metal cover plates for a cleaner finish. XL Umbriano pavers were used for the main pool deck to maintain a modern, high-end feel, while darker U-Cara pavers were used to define the firepit area and outdoor kitchen, adding contrast and visual interest.
Front Yard Design
The front landscape was kept clean and modern, with straight-edged beds, simplified plantings, and subtle pops of seasonal color. A textured stamped concrete sidewalk complements the home’s surrounding patios and adds a refined finishing touch.