North Carolina Backyard Tropical Retreat

North Carolina Backyard Tropical Retreat

This project transforms a traditional backyard into a chic, high-end, coastal modern retreat that feels miles away from the everyday. Located in North Carolina, the design uses a clean, bright white palette, geometric hardscaping, and dramatically oversized tropical-like foliage to create a refreshing and luxurious outdoor experience.

Features of the Coastal Modern Oasis

• Resort-Style Pool Deck: A large, rectilinear pool is surrounded by clean, light-colored pavers, creating a generous, sun-drenched area for lounging with contemporary chaise chairs.
• Shaded Fireside Lounge: A bright white pergola defines the main seating area, centered around a sleek, circular fire pit. The comfortable, neutral-toned furniture is perfect for afternoon relaxation or evening socializing.
• Lush, Layered Greenery: Bold, large-leaf plants (like elephant ears and agaves) and dense perimeter hedging create immediate privacy and a strong tropical atmosphere, enhancing the vacation-like feel.
• Elevated Dining & Relaxation: A raised wood deck provides a separate zone for the casual dining area, which features a modern white table and woven chairs, alongside a relaxing hanging swing chair.
• Geometric Pathways: Square stepping stones set within the manicured lawn and garden beds connect the house, pool area, and storage shed, maintaining the design's modern geometry.

This North Carolina Backyard Tropical Retreat successfully merges the desire for modern luxury with the natural beauty of lush plantings, resulting in an elegant and perpetually inviting outdoor living space.