Contemporary Front Landscape - Port Washington, WI

This front‑yard transformation reimagines the entry of a contemporary home with durable stone steps, a new bluestone porch, and a raised planting bed framed by natural cut stone. Updated plantings, improved circulation, and low‑voltage lighting complete phase one of a larger whole‑property redesign.

The “before” photos for this project made the need for a complete front‑yard overhaul unmistakable. Our clients reached out for a full redesign of the entry to their contemporary home in Port Washington, Wisconsin which included the removal of a narrow wraparound deck that no longer suited the architecture. They shared inspiration images featuring cantilevered concrete steps, but given Wisconsin’s climate, we recommended stone as a more durable, long‑lasting alternative that would avoid cracking over time.

To create a welcoming and more functional entry sequence, we designed an angled approach leading to a new bluestone porch paired with custom stone steps. Natural cut stone was also used to build a new retaining wall that encloses a raised planting bed, which features a specimen Seven‑Son Flower tree as its focal point. Additional plantings wrap around the home toward the breezeway, softening the architecture and tying the spaces together.

This front‑yard renovation represents phase one of a comprehensive landscape plan for the entire property. Low‑voltage landscape lighting highlights the new entry and plantings, extending the design’s impact into the evening. Phase two is scheduled for installation in 2024, continuing the transformation of this contemporary home’s outdoor spaces.