Eric Taylor
Example of a mountain style stone patio design in DC Metro with a fire pit and a pergola

Curving retaining walls
Design ideas for a large eclectic full sun hillside retaining wall landscape in Seattle.

Photography by Anthony Crisafulli
Inspiration for a small eclectic shade backyard brick retaining wall landscape in New York.

English Stone
Photo of a mid-sized craftsman side yard stone retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.

Allan Block products can be used to create many types of applications including stairs. These projects were built in Pennsylvania and Maryland using products from Nitterhouse Concrete. They offer great colors and textures to compliment any outdoor landscaping the customer has requested. Large backyard makeover that included sunken pool, retaining walls and pool house. Photos provided by Allan Block Corporation

Western Maryland wall stone retaining wall, piers and step risers finished with flagstone caps and treads.
Small elegant backyard stone patio photo in DC Metro

The boulder walls and terraced patios help manage changes in elevation by creating level spaces and holding back literally tons of earth.
This is an example of a large traditional backyard stone retaining wall landscape in Minneapolis.

This scullery kitchen is located near the garage entrance to the home and the utility room. It is one of two kitchens in the home. The more formal entertaining kitchen is open to the formal living area. This kitchen provides an area for the bulk of the cooking and dish washing. It can also serve as a staging area for caterers when needed. Counters: Viatera by LG - Minuet Brick Back Splash and Floor: General Shale, Culpepper brick veneer Light Fixture/Pot Rack: Troy - Brunswick, F3798, Aged Pewter finish Cabinets, Shelves, Island Counter: Grandeur Cellars Shelf Brackets: Rejuvenation Hardware, Portland shelf bracket, 10" Cabinet Hardware: Emtek, Trinity, Flat Black finish Barn Door Hardware: Register Dixon Custom Homes Barn Door: Register Dixon Custom Homes Wall and Ceiling Paint: Sherwin Williams - 7015 Repose Gray Cabinet Paint: Sherwin Williams - 7019 Gauntlet Gray Refrigerator: Electrolux - Icon Series Dishwasher: Bosch 500 Series Bar Handle Dishwasher Sink: Proflo - PFUS308, single bowl, under mount, stainless Faucet: Kohler - Bellera, K-560, pull down spray, vibrant stainless finish Stove: Bertazzoni 36" Dual Fuel Range with 5 burners Vent Hood: Bertazzoni Heritage Series Tre Dunham with Fine Focus Photography

The first goal for this client in Chatham was to give them a front walk and entrance that was beautiful and grande. We decided to use natural blue bluestone tiles of random sizes. We integrated a custom cut 6" x 9" bluestone border and ran it continuous throughout. Our second goal was to give them walking access from their driveway to their front door. Because their driveway was considerably lower than the front of their home, we needed to cut in a set of steps through their driveway retaining wall, include a number of turns and bridge the walkways with multiple landings. While doing this, we wanted to keep continuity within the building products of choice. We used real stone veneer to side all walls and stair risers to match what was already on the house. We used 2" thick bluestone caps for all stair treads and retaining wall caps. We installed the matching real stone veneer to the face and sides of the retaining wall. All of the bluestone caps were custom cut to seamlessly round all turns. We are very proud of this finished product. We are also very proud to have had the opportunity to work for this family. What amazing people. #GreatWorkForGreatPeople As a side note regarding this phase - throughout the construction, numerous local builders stopped at our job to take pictures of our work. #UltimateCompliment #PrimeIsInTheLead

Beach style multicolored floor powder room photo in Boise with open cabinets and a vessel sink

Retaining wall
Photo of a large partial sun backyard retaining wall landscape in Birmingham.

This retaining wall project in inspired by our Travertina Raw stone. The Travertina Raw collection has been extended to a double-sided, segmental retaining wall system. This product mimics the texture of natural travertine in a concrete material for wall blocks. Build outdoor raised planters, outdoor kitchens, seating benches and more with this wall block. This product line has enjoyed huge success and has now been improved with an ultra robust mix design, making it far more durable than the natural alternative. This is a perfect solution in freeze-thaw climates. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/walls/travertina-raw/

Design ideas for a contemporary landscaping in San Francisco.

Lush green front yard with unique black and white retaining wall at our Sherman Oaks home remodel. This modern look simultaneously grants both privacy and curb appeal. A cement path leads from the gate to the small front craftsman's porch at the home's entry.

Inspiration for a large timeless backyard brick patio kitchen remodel in Chicago with a pergola

This retaining wall project in inspired by our Travertina Raw stone. The Travertina Raw collection has been extended to a double-sided, segmental retaining wall system. This product mimics the texture of natural travertine in a concrete material for wall blocks. Build outdoor raised planters, outdoor kitchens, seating benches and more with this wall block. This product line has enjoyed huge success and has now been improved with an ultra robust mix design, making it far more durable than the natural alternative. This is a perfect solution in freeze-thaw climates. Check out our website to shop the look! https://www.techo-bloc.com/shop/walls/travertina-raw/

Formal curving entrance stairs. Natural stone with flagstone capping on the lamp posts and curving retaining walls. We also installed a stone walkway to the front door. The patterning of the stone is exceptional - we have master masons!

This lush and colorful hillside was once a barren, dry slope full of weeds and briars. We created the river rock stone terraced walls mainly to retain the truckloads of good garden soil that we added so that this hill could be planted successfully. The curved design is very attractive and the rustic style blends well with the log cabin architecture of the house. We also added large boulders nearby. You can see a few to the far right. Photographer: Danna Cain, Home & Garden Design, Inc.

This unique retaining wall design curves around the house and gently slopes down the hill.
Inspiration for a small traditional partial sun front yard brick retaining wall landscape in St Louis.