Costa and Germani enjoy cooking and entertaining, especially outdoors, so they also transformed their landscape, particularly in the back and side yards. Working with landscape architect Chad Robert, they added a rectangular pool, a ramada, and a back patio large enough to hold tables and chairs for conversation and dining. The front patio serves as another spot for alfresco entertaining.

Green accents connect the outdoor seating area to the home's style.

Extend the warmth of your house into the yard by adding colorful accents and inviting seating areas outdoors.

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