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1/10Country Estate
Photo by: Courtesy of Edmund D. Hollander Landscape ArchitecCountry EstateWe have only two words for this Hamptons estate: Dream. Home.
Hamptons Chic by Edmund D. Hollander Landscape ArchitectPlus:
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How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »![<div class="caption-credit">Photo by: Courtesy of Norris Architecture/Porch.com</div><div class="caption-title">Southern Getaway</div>This Nashville, Tennessee home meanders around courtyards and a beautiful swimming pool. <p> <i>Stone Residency by Norris Architecture <br></i> <b><br> Plus: <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/garden-tours/landscaping-ideas" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »" class="link ">28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »</a> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/backyard-shed-0805" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »" class="link ">How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »</a></b> </p>]()
2/10Southern Getaway
Photo by: Courtesy of Norris Architecture/Porch.comSouthern GetawayThis Nashville, Tennessee home meanders around courtyards and a beautiful swimming pool.Stone Residency by Norris Architecture
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How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »![<div class="caption-credit">Photo by: Courtesy of Benco Construction/Porch.com</div><div class="caption-title">Long Island Bungalow</div>A charming Long Island home has the ideal outdoor space for entertaining friends all summer long. <br> <i><br> East Hampton by Benco Construction <br></i> <b><br> Plus: <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/garden-tours/landscaping-ideas" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »" class="link ">28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »</a> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/backyard-shed-0805" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »" class="link ">How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »</a></b>]()
3/10Long Island Bungalow
Photo by: Courtesy of Benco Construction/Porch.comLong Island BungalowA charming Long Island home has the ideal outdoor space for entertaining friends all summer long.
East Hampton by Benco Construction
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How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »![<div class="caption-credit">Photo by: Courtesy of Norris Architecture/Porch.com</div><div class="caption-title">Tennessee Villa</div>This may look like a Tuscan villa but the home is actually located in Tennessee. <p> <i>Belle Luce by Norris Architecture <br></i> <b><br> Plus: <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/garden-tours/landscaping-ideas" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »" class="link ">28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »</a> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/backyard-shed-0805" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »" class="link ">How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »</a></b> </p>]()
4/10Tennessee Villa
Photo by: Courtesy of Norris Architecture/Porch.comTennessee VillaThis may look like a Tuscan villa but the home is actually located in Tennessee.Belle Luce by Norris Architecture
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How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »![<div class="caption-credit">Photo by: Courtesy of Schaub+Srote Architects/Porch.com</div><div class="caption-title">Stone-and-Timber Pool House</div>This pool house accents its Missouri home with similar timber beams and stone finishes. <p> <i>Maison de Cabane by Schaub+Srote Architects <br></i> <b><br> Plus: <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/garden-tours/landscaping-ideas" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »" class="link ">28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »</a> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/backyard-shed-0805" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »" class="link ">How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »</a></b> </p>]()
5/10Stone-and-Timber Pool House
Photo by: Courtesy of Schaub+Srote Architects/Porch.comStone-and-Timber Pool HouseThis pool house accents its Missouri home with similar timber beams and stone finishes.Maison de Cabane by Schaub+Srote Architects
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How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »![<div class="caption-credit">Photo by: Courtesy of Denise Foley Design Inc./Porch.com</div><div class="caption-title">California Classic</div>This California home's pool and spa are accented with stunning, manicured gardens. <p> <i>LA Estate by Denise Foley Design Inc. <br></i> <b><br> Plus: <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/garden-tours/landscaping-ideas" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »" class="link ">28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »</a> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/backyard-shed-0805" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »" class="link ">How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »</a></b> </p>]()
6/10California Classic
Photo by: Courtesy of Denise Foley Design Inc./Porch.comCalifornia ClassicThis California home's pool and spa are accented with stunning, manicured gardens.LA Estate by Denise Foley Design Inc.
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How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »![<div class="caption-credit">Photo by: Courtesy of Rue Group, Inc/Porch.com</div><div class="caption-title">Pool and Gardens</div>The home's traditional design, with rural touches, is accented with a gorgeous backyard pool. <p> <i>Country Estate by Rue Group, Inc.</i> </p> <p> <b>Plus: <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/garden-tours/landscaping-ideas" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »" class="link ">28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »</a> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/backyard-shed-0805" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »" class="link ">How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »</a></b> </p>]()
7/10Pool and Gardens
Photo by: Courtesy of Rue Group, Inc/Porch.comPool and GardensThe home's traditional design, with rural touches, is accented with a gorgeous backyard pool.Country Estate by Rue Group, Inc.
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How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »![<div class="caption-credit">Photo by: Courtesy of Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture/</div><div class="caption-title">Florida Escape</div>This home in Key West, Florida looks like the perfect warm-weather escape. <p> <i>Holiday Residence by Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture <br></i> <b><br> Plus: <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/garden-tours/landscaping-ideas" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »" class="link ">28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »</a> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/backyard-shed-0805" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »" class="link ">How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »</a></b> </p>]()
8/10Florida Escape
Photo by: Courtesy of Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture/Florida EscapeThis home in Key West, Florida looks like the perfect warm-weather escape.Holiday Residence by Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
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How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »![<div class="caption-credit">Photo by: Courtesy of Phil Kean Designs/Porch.com</div><div class="caption-title">Outdoor Oasis</div>A spacious pool is the jewel of this Florida home's backyard. <p> <i>Cherokee by Phil Kean Designs <br></i> <b><br> Plus: <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/garden-tours/landscaping-ideas" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »" class="link ">28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »</a> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/backyard-shed-0805" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »" class="link ">How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »</a></b> </p>]()
9/10Outdoor Oasis
Photo by: Courtesy of Phil Kean Designs/Porch.comOutdoor OasisA spacious pool is the jewel of this Florida home's backyard.Cherokee by Phil Kean Designs
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How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »![<div class="caption-credit">Photo by: Courtesy of Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture/</div><div class="caption-title">Lush Garden Setting</div>Another Key West, Florida gem surrounded by lush tropical foliage. <p> <i>Truman Annex by Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture <br></i> <b><br> Plus: <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/garden-tours/landscaping-ideas" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »" class="link ">28 New Ways to Landscape Your Yard »</a> <br> <a rel="nofollow noopener" href="http://www.countryliving.com/outdoor/backyard-shed-0805" target="_blank" data-ylk="slk:How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »" class="link ">How to Build the Garden Shed of Your Dreams »</a></b> </p>]()
10/10Lush Garden Setting
Photo by: Courtesy of Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture/Lush Garden SettingAnother Key West, Florida gem surrounded by lush tropical foliage.Truman Annex by Craig Reynolds Landscape Architecture
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