Summer 2026 - Flipbook - Page 16
2026 Wellness Feature
Design & Material Execution
Compose high and reflexion pools
paired with cedar-clad exteriors,
saunas and integrated cold plunge
tubs.
Hydrotherapy Contrast
Meditation Pockets
Secluded gravel and river rock
footprints tucked away from the
main entertainment zones.
Aromatherapy Softscaping
Borders densely planted with
sensory, stress-reducing flora like
lavender, rosemary, and thyme.
the past, today’s homeowners are
carving out quiet, restorative
nooks designed for mental and
physical health.
Editor’s Fact: Quiet water features,
such
as
minimalist
sheetwaterfalls or bubbling basalt
fountains, are no longer just visual
accents. Designers are strategically
utilizing them as auditory buffers
to mask neighborhood noise and
enhance localized privacy.
Earth-Forward "Soft
Privacy" and Native
Landscapes
The
pristine,
chemically
dependent golf-course lawn is
officially a relic of the past. Driven
by a mix of eco-consciousness and
a collective desire to escape
grueling weekend yard work, the
American softscape has gone
beautifully wild.
16
