Written by Nia Bowers
For today’s homeowners, design has reached beyond a few choice pieces that they pick up at a decor store or deciding to install shrubs along a fenceline. Today’s home design speaks not only to the personalities of the people living within the home, but also to the native plants, natural focal points, or water features surrounding it.
People these days want that sophisticated Martha Stewart garden area, and they are achieving the look and feel with thoughtfully designed outdoor living spaces and rooms that allow for both aesthetically pleasing surroundings and comfort.
In upstate New York, the design firm Upstate Modernist is helping people achieve their high-end outdoor living dreams by offering home designs that seamlessly integrate outdoor living spaces into the unique Hudson Valley landscape.
The “must-have” landscaping and outdoor rooms in 2026
Many homeowners who relocate to upstate New York seeking greener pastures still desire the elegant, elevated look for their homes that they came to expect in more metropolitan areas. Upstate Modernist has developed a way to merge sophistication with natural, rustic elements inside and out, bringing the best of what people love about upstate New York into their homes.
“Many of today’s buyers are looking for essentially open-air living rooms,” says Doug Maxwell, co-founder and managing partner of Upstate Modernist. “They are looking for places where they can gather around a fire pit, cook in the outdoor kitchen, relax on the plush lawn, garden in raised beds, work amid a serene setting, and reconnect with nature.”
With architect-designed, site-specific homes, people moving to the Hudson Valley can commune with nature while they enjoy modern, upscale multi-use spaces without sacrificing style or design integrity.
Why outdoor living and modern landscaping matter
Since the pandemic, people have been adjusting their lifestyles to meet new needs and plans. Whether it is moving to a remote work position or wanting to enjoy the outdoors more, Upstate Modernist has moved along with changing tastes.
“People are prioritizing quality of life, flexibility, and sustainability,” explains Maxwell. “Open-air rooms, generous patios, and seamless transitions between inside and out let homeowners host dinners under the stars, take video calls on their terrace, or start the day with coffee overlooking the forests and hills that are hallmarks of the upstate landscape.”
Lifestyle icons like Martha Stewart have long supported the design of outdoor living spaces, but people seeking a shift from metropolitan environments are taking their outdoor spaces and landscaping to new levels. It's not just about installing a few planters or an ornamental fountain and calling it a day. People are relocating to the Hudson Valley in search of a slower pace and the serenity of nature, away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Thoughtfully designed outdoor spaces and landscaping that consider the existing natural surroundings can help people turn their homes into an area of respite and reprieve from our noisy world.
“In the Hudson Valley, the natural landscape influences our design process considerably,” says Maxwell. Upstate Modernist utilizes natural tones, textures, and materials when designing their homes and outdoor spaces. The result is a home that fits seamlessly into the area, as if it were always meant to be there.
When people become integrated into the local lifestyle, their home and outdoor spaces support that shift, with places to cook with ingredients from local farmers and immediate access to the outdoors for hiking or winter skiing.
Custom-built homes with clean lines for outdoor living
Upstate Modernist homes do not approach outdoor living as an afterthought. Instead, the outdoor spaces and landscaping are integrated into home designs from the very beginning. Each architect-designed home is custom-built and tailored to its specific site, so decks, patios, pergola installations, walkways, and indoor/outdoor rooms or seating areas capture the best light, the best views, and embrace the natural features of the land.
In addition, the firm’s focus on sustainable building techniques, from using sustainably sourced materials to installing energy-efficient utility systems, can also enhance the outdoor experience for homeowners. Through thoughtful site selection and sustainable materials such as cedar and reclaimed wood that weather well over time, the Upstate Modernist homes age gracefully with the landscape, instead of disrupting the surrounding areas.
Sophisticated design ideas become a reality with Upstate Modernist
For many moving to the Rhinebeck area or other towns that dot the Hudson Valley, they seek a lifestyle reset. They want a slower pace, more time in nature, quiet, and calm. Many are also looking to maintain some of the modern aesthetics they enjoyed in the city, whether through updated landscape lighting, indoor/outdoor dining areas, or furnishings that speak to a love of contemporary design.
The modern outdoor living spaces and landscape design from Upstate Modernist offer the best of all worlds, opening up homes to embrace the natural surroundings, providing space for connection and cozy relaxation, and creating custom homes that are as modern as they are timeless.
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