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Stone tree ring planter
Stone tree ring planter
Mutual MaterialsMutual Materials
This family backyard outdoor living area was designed to showcase the natural greenery of the Pacific Northwest around planned areas for relaxation, outdoor dining and entertainment. The central feature is a patio plaza designed with curving natural shapes and made with Mutual Materials Columbia Slate Patio Stone in the color Summit Blend. Applying a paver sealant coating on top of the Columbia Slate intensifies the colors while providing protection from weather elements and fading. A prominent backyard feature is a large tree, which the patio was built around. Using Mutual Materials Roman Stack® retaining wall blocks, a raised circular garden planter was built around the tree and enhanced with plantings to create a natural foundational feature. The Summit Blend color was also chosen for the RomanStackstone, to color coordinate with the Summit Blend color in the patio stone.
Garden For Flowers and Vegetables
Garden For Flowers and Vegetables
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
---Landscape Design and Photography by: Marco Romani, RLA. ---Construction/Installation by: www.thearrowshop.com
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard concrete paver vegetable garden landscape in Chicago.
Rustic Fire Pit Patio
Rustic Fire Pit Patio
C&H LandscapingC&H Landscaping
This is an example of a large traditional drought-tolerant and full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Denver with a fire pit for summer.
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Fire Pits
Fire Pits
Affordable Hardscapes of VirginiaAffordable Hardscapes of Virginia
At Affordable Hardscapes of Virginia we view ourselves as "Exterior Designers" taking outdoor areas and making them functional, beautiful and pleasurable. Our exciting new approaches to traditional landscaping challenges result in outdoor living areas your family can cherish forever. Affordable Hardscapes of Virginia is a Design-Build company specializing in unique hardscape design and construction. Our Paver Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Kitchens, Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits add value to your property and bring your quality of life to a new level.
Traditional Porch
Traditional Porch
Small elegant concrete paver front porch photo in DC Metro with a roof extension
LaurelRock Company: Back Country Manor
LaurelRock Company: Back Country Manor
LaurelRockLaurelRock
Neil Landino
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard concrete paver and rectangular lap pool remodel in New York
Terraced Retaining Wall
Terraced Retaining Wall
The Sculpted EarthThe Sculpted Earth
Terraced Retaining Wall of AllenBlock Europa Series with low voltage landscape lighting and new plantings.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun and drought-tolerant backyard concrete paver retaining wall landscape in Seattle for summer.
Landscape, retaining wall, steps and driveway
Landscape, retaining wall, steps and driveway
Manzer's Landscape Design & DevelopmentManzer's Landscape Design & Development
Photo of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard concrete paver landscaping in New York for summer.
Estancia - Bulldog Paving Inc.
Estancia - Bulldog Paving Inc.
Bulldog Paving IncBulldog Paving Inc
Photo of a mid-sized traditional partial sun front yard concrete paver driveway in Los Angeles.
ORCO Fireplaces & Pizza Ovens
ORCO Fireplaces & Pizza Ovens
ORCO Block & HardscapeORCO Block & Hardscape
Along with our concrete masonry units, specialty mortars, pavingstones, and segmental retaining wall units, ORCO’s innovative product line includes Burntech fireplaces. We offer the strongest modular fireplace and pizza oven available. It is light, installer friendly, and able to be covered and veneered to your liking. Available in different styles and sizes. Photo by Robyn Navarro.
Barnett Residence
Barnett Residence
CMHP Design, LLCCMHP Design, LLC
Photo of a large traditional partial sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Other.
Our Work
Our Work
Greenvision Landscape Design & InstallationGreenvision Landscape Design & Installation
This is an example of a large traditional front yard concrete paver driveway in Other.
Cozy Patio and Fireplace
Cozy Patio and Fireplace
Outdoor DreamsOutdoor Dreams
Greg Koehler
Example of a mid-sized classic backyard concrete paver patio design in Richmond with a fire pit and no cover
The Campiello 7
The Campiello 7
abarnaiabarnai
“I am so pleased with all that you did in terms of design and execution.” // Dr. Charles Dinarello • Our client, Charles, envisioned a festive space for everyday use as well as larger parties, and through our design and attention to detail, we brought his vision to life and exceeded his expectations. The Campiello is a continuation and reincarnation of last summer’s party pavilion which abarnai constructed to cover and compliment the custom built IL-1beta table, a personalized birthday gift and centerpiece for the big celebration. The fresh new design includes; cedar timbers, Roman shades and retractable vertical shades, a patio extension, exquisite lighting, and custom trellises.
Courtyard Entrance
Courtyard Entrance
Forte Building Group, LLCForte Building Group, LLC
Photo of a mid-sized traditional shade courtyard concrete paver garden path in Nashville.
Magnolia Rooftop Kitchen Garden
Magnolia Rooftop Kitchen Garden
Seattle Urban Farm CompanySeattle Urban Farm Company
Built on top of an existing garage, this rooftop kitchen garden maximizes unused space, receives full sun and has a great view of Puget Sound! The garage was retrofitted to sustain the weight loads of the soil and water and wood. Modeled after the French potager, this garden was designed to mirror the Mediterranean style of the house and tie into the lush surrounding landscape. Hilary Dahl
Interlocking Pavers
Interlocking Pavers
JPM LandscapeJPM Landscape
Landscape and design by Jpm Landscape
Design ideas for a large traditional front yard concrete paver driveway in San Francisco.
French Country Modern
French Country Modern
Exterior Worlds Landscaping & DesignExterior Worlds Landscaping & Design
A couple by the name of Claire and Dan Boyles commissioned Exterior Worlds to develop their back yard along the lines of a French Country garden design. They had recently designed and built a French Colonial style house. Claire had been very involved in the architectural design, and she communicated extensively her expectations for the landscape. The aesthetic we ultimately created for them was not a traditional French country garden per se, but instead was a variation on the symmetry, color, and sense of formality associated with this design. The most notable feature that we added to the estate was a custom swimming pool installed just to the rear of the home. It emphasized linearity, complimentary right angles, and it featured a luxury spa and pool fountain. We built the coping around the pool out of limestone, and we used concrete pavers to build the custom pool patio. We then added French pottery in various locations around the patio to balance the stonework against the look and structure of the home. We added a formal garden parallel to the pool to reflect its linear movement. Like most French country gardens, this design is bordered by sheered bushes and emphasizes straight lines, angles, and symmetry. One very interesting thing about this garden is that it is consist entirely of various shades of green, which lends itself well to the sense of a French estate. The garden is bordered by a taupe colored cedar fence that compliments the color of the stonework. Just around the corner from the back entrance to the house, there lies a double-door entrance to the master bedroom. This was an ideal place to build a small patio for the Boyles to use as a private seating area in the early mornings and evenings. We deviated slightly from strict linearity and symmetry by adding pavers that ran out like steps from the patio into the grass. We then planted boxwood hedges around the patio, which are common in French country garden design and combine an Old World sensibility with a morning garden setting. We then completed this portion of the project by adding rosemary and mondo grass as ground cover to the space between the patio, the corner of the house, and the back wall that frames the yard. This design is derivative of those found in morning gardens, and it provides the Boyles with a place where they can step directly from their bedroom into a private outdoor space and enjoy the early mornings and evenings. We further develop the sense of a morning garden seating area; we deviated slightly from the strict linear forms of the rest of the landscape by adding pavers that ran like steps from the patio and out into the grass. We also planted rosemary and mondo grass as ground cover to the space between the patio, the corner of the house, and the back wall that borders this portion of the yard. We then landscaped the front of the home with a continuing symmetry reminiscent of French country garden design. We wanted to establish a sense of grand entrance to the home, so we built a stone walkway that ran all the way from the sidewalk and then fanned out parallel to the covered porch that centers on the front door and large front windows of the house. To further develop the sense of a French country estate, we planted a small parterre garden that can be seen and enjoyed from the left side of the porch. On the other side of house, we built the Boyles a circular motorcourt around a large oak tree surrounded by lush San Augustine grass. We had to employ special tree preservation techniques to build above the root zone of the tree. The motorcourt was then treated with a concrete-acid finish that compliments the brick in the home. For the parking area, we used limestone gravel chips. French country garden design is traditionally viewed as a very formal style intended to fill a significant portion of a yard or landscape. The genius of the Boyles project lay not in strict adherence to tradition, but rather in adapting its basic principles to the architecture of the home and the geometry of the surrounding landscape. For more the 20 years Exterior Worlds has specialized in servicing many of Houston's fine neighborhoods.
Backyard Remodel
Backyard Remodel
Campbell LandscapeCampbell Landscape
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard concrete paver pond in San Francisco.

Traditional Outdoor Design Ideas

Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Glencoe French Chateau - Formal Pool and Landscape
Arrow. Land + StructuresArrow. Land + Structures
Glencoe Residence Landscape. Brick Paver Driveway with Bluestone Motorcourt Border, Radiant Snow Melt Heat System, French Inspired Formal Entrance Landscape, Low Voltage Lighting, and Irrigation. Entire property Constructed by: Arrow. Designed by: Marco Romani, RLA - Landscape Architect.
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