
When the owners of this Washington, D.C. residence envisioned an outdoor retreat that could elevate their daily living and hospitality, they turned to Rossen Landscape to bring their modern vision to life. The result? A striking, multi-functional outdoor environment where clean architectural lines, purposeful planting, and thoughtful amenities come together to create a truly personal resort experience, all just steps from the home.
A visual and experiential centerpiece, the custom pool anchors the landscape with its sleek geometry and purposeful design. A wide Baja shelf offers a shallow, immersive zone perfect for lounging or play, while the deep-water section invites full-body relaxation and swim exercise. To the side, a built-in spa offers a warm, elevated counterpoint, ideal for evening soaks or year-round use.
Bordered by a travertine patio spanning 970 square feet, the pool area is designed for seamless movement and barefoot comfort. Integrated into the pool wall is a linear water feature – adding visual motion, ambient sound, and nighttime glow to the entire space.
This space flows naturally from day to night and season to season, with layered lighting design and surrounding Schip Cherry Laurel shrubs, a dense evergreen screen, providing year-round privacy and ensuring an atmosphere of effortless elegance.
Positioned at the upper corner of the garden, the cedar-clad pavilion anchors a spacious, multi-functional entertaining zone – designed for gathering, dining, and relaxed conversation.
Beneath its refined shelter, a fully equipped outdoor kitchen includes a grill, sink, undercounter storage, and a bar counter ideal for everything from weeknight meals to weekend celebrations. A sleek pergola extends from the structure, defining the adjacent patio with open-air elegance and dappled light.
At the heart of this zone lies a linear gas fireplace, framed by a custom-built stone seat wall that invites guests to linger. It creates a natural focal point and seamless transition between kitchen, dining, and poolside lounging. Backed by Schip Cherry Laurel shrubs that soften the architecture and enhance privacy, this integrated area feels equally suited for intimate evenings or larger gatherings – balancing comfort, connection, and contemporary luxury.
This Washington, D.C. retreat exemplifies Rossen Landscape’s ability to transform vision into reality – merging modern elegance with purposeful design to create a space that enhances both daily living and elevated entertaining. Every detail, from the architectural lines of the pool to the warmth of the fireside lounge and the carefully curated plant palette, was designed to feel seamless, beautiful, and entirely personal.
More than a backyard, this is a destination – crafted for relaxation, connection, and effortless enjoyment, all year long.
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