Beverly Hills
This Beverly Hills residence was designed as a collection of connected outdoor spaces that extend the experience of the home into the landscape. Structured hedging, layered planting, clean lawn panels, and oversized stepping stones create a refined garden framework that balances elegance with everyday livability. Beyond the entry, the pool, spa, terraces, and lounge, areas unfold as a series of outdoor rooms, each connected through a consistent material palette and carefully composed planting. The result is a landscape that feels established, cohesive, and tailored to both quiet retreat and entertaining.
Design Challenges Addressed: Creating a cohesive relationship between the front garden, pool, and outdoor living spaces; establishing privacy without sacrificing openness; softening the architecture through planting; and supporting both everyday use and entertaining.
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A refined estate landscape where architecture, garden, and outdoor living are experienced as one continuous environment.
Planting That Defines the Garden Experience
Planting serves as the framework that brings the landscape together. Structured hedging establishes order and enclosure, while ornamental grasses, flowering shrubs, and layered understory planting introduce texture, movement, and seasonal interest. Around the pool, terraces, and entry spaces, planting creates transitions between architecture and garden, helping each outdoor room feel distinct while remaining visually connected. The result is a landscape that feels mature, balanced, and deeply integrated with the home.
Designed for Relaxation, Gathering, and Retreat
The landscape was designed to support a variety of outdoor experiences, from quiet mornings in the garden to larger gatherings around the pool and terraces. A series of connected outdoor rooms creates opportunities for dining, lounging, entertaining, and relaxation while maintaining a natural flow throughout the property. Open lawn areas provide flexibility, while layered planting and perimeter screening enhance privacy and comfort. Together, these elements create an outdoor environment that feels both expansive and welcoming.
This project demonstrates how thoughtful landscape design can transform a property into a cohesive outdoor environment that supports both everyday living and special occasions. PLdesigns collaborates with homeowners to create landscapes that complement the architecture, respond to the character of the site, and enrich the way outdoor spaces are experienced.