Harmony Design NW - Portland Oregon Landscaping - Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path. The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.
Harmony Design NW - Portland Oregon Landscaping - Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path. The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.
Harmony Design NW - Portland Oregon Landscaping - Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path. The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.
Harmony Design NW - Portland Oregon Landscaping - Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path. The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.
Harmony Design NW - Portland Oregon Landscaping - Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path. The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.
Harmony Design NW - Portland Oregon Landscaping - Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path. The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.
Harmony Design NW - Portland Oregon Landscaping - Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path. The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.
Harmony Design NW - Portland Oregon Landscaping - Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path. The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.
Harmony Design NW - Portland Oregon Landscaping - Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path. The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.
Harmony Design NW - Portland Oregon Landscaping - Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path. The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.
Harmony Design NW - Portland Oregon Landscaping - Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path. The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.
Harmony Design NW - Portland Oregon Landscaping - Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path. The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.
Harmony Design NW - Portland Oregon Landscaping - Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path. The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.

Scenic Descent: A Safe and Stunning Lakeside Path

The landscape design creates a safe and inviting transition from the home to the lakeside patio. Castohn irregular steps wind gracefully down the slope, their natural stone-like appearance complementing the surrounding environment. Trex decking platforms provide comfortable resting points along the way, allowing for moments of pause to take in the scenic views. A custom metal railing adds both safety and elegance, its sleek design subtly enhancing the natural surroundings without obstructing the view.

The addition of a dry stream bed, starting at a natural spring source and winding down to the lake’s edge, helps ensure water containment while providing another eye-catching feature. This naturalistic element enhances the landscape’s visual appeal and aids in directing runoff efficiently, preventing erosion and integrating seamlessly with the plantings.

Carefully selected plantings create a lush, naturalistic setting, ensuring year-round interest while stabilizing the hillside. A mix of shrubs, trees, and perennials softens the edges of the stairs and viewing decks, offering seasonal color, texture, and movement. As they mature, these plantings will weave together into a rich tapestry, providing habitat for wildlife and preventing erosion on the sloped terrain. The result is a thoughtfully designed landscape that harmonizes safety, aesthetics, and ecological function, inviting visitors to meander down the path and fully enjoy the lakeside retreat.