Oregon Home | 43 FORM DEFINITELY follows function—in this case, happy hosting—for a backyard transformation focused on outdoor living and entertaining in Lake Oswego. “This family has a deep passion for being outdoors during the beautiful Oregon summer and shoulder seasons,” says design studio manager Steven Kurvers of Drake’s 7 Dees. “We designed the landscape to reflect that style—refined, warm and casually elegant,” he says. The property, which has direct access to the reservoir, capitalizes on the mid-century home’s strong indoor-outdoor connection, extending living to a backyard dining area, lounge with fire table, a synthetic turf, as well as a grill and prep station. The designers employed landscape lighting and subtle built-in speakers to extend gatherings well into the evening. “The flow is intentional,” Kurvers says. “It’s a space designed to adapt to the vibe of any gathering.” drakes7dees.com Happy Host PHOTO BY JOHN CURTIS
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