This concrete driveway is colored and textured to mimic London Cobblestone. We replaced a worn out asphalt driveway. The price point on this was one third the cost of real cobblestone. Being concrete means it will remain flat, be weed free, will not rut like asphalt, and cleans up easily and quickly because of the sealed surface.

Belgian sandstone and Porphyry squares come together to create a useful and visually interesting gutter swail.
This is an example of a huge traditional courtyard stone driveway in New York.

This is an example of a contemporary front yard concrete paver driveway in Other.

Paul Dyer
Mid-sized transitional backyard patio photo in San Francisco with a pergola

Cabinets: Clear Alder- Ebony- Shaker Door Countertop: Caesarstone Cloudburst Concrete 4011- Honed Floor: All over tile- AMT Treverk White- all 3 sizes- Staggered Shower Field/Tub backsplash: TTS Organic Rug Ice 6x24 Grout: Custom Rolling Fog 544 Tub rug/ Shower floor: Dal Tile Steel CG-HF-20150812 Grout: Mapei Cobblestone 103 Photographer: Steve Chenn

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Photography by Picture Perfect House
Dedicated laundry room - mid-sized transitional single-wall porcelain tile and gray floor dedicated laundry room idea in Chicago with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, quartz countertops, gray walls, a side-by-side washer/dryer and white countertops

Jason Wells
Example of a large trendy side yard concrete paver patio design in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

In the Living room The wool rug has a cobblestone pattern that ties all of the colors together in the space. Extra seating always comes in handy with the two ottoman.

Andy Freeland
Patio - mid-sized traditional backyard concrete paver patio idea in Minneapolis with a fire pit and no cover

Large elegant backyard stone patio photo in Philadelphia with no cover

Photo of a small contemporary partial sun backyard stone flower bed in Other.

John L. Moore photographer
Living room - mid-sized traditional formal medium tone wood floor living room idea in Boston with a standard fireplace, a metal fireplace and no tv

Inspiration for a large scandinavian l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen remodel in Other with an undermount sink, flat-panel cabinets, light wood cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances, an island and white countertops

This space is colorful, playful and fun. We combined neutral tones with pops of color throughout to give the space a bold personality. The chosen furniture pieces provide style and elegance. This eclectic space is inviting and unique. Michael Hunter Photography

This project presented unique opportunities that are not often found in residential landscaping. The homeowners were not only restoring their 1840's era farmhouse, a piece of their family’s history, but also enlarging and updating the home for modern living. The landscape designers continued this idea by creating a space that is a modern day interpretation of an 1840s era farm rather then a strict recreation. The resulting design combines elements of farm living from that time, as well as acknowledging the property’s history as a horse farm, with staples of 21st century landscapes such as space for outdoor living, lighting, and newer plant varieties. Guests approach from the main driveway which winds through the property and ends at the main barn. There is secondary gated driveway just for the homeowners. Connected to this main driveway is a narrower gravel lane which leads directly to the residence. The lane passes near fruit trees planted in broken rows to give the illusion that they are the remains of an orchard that once existed on the site. The lane widens at the entrance to the gardens where there is a hitching post built into the fence that surrounds the gardens and a watering trough. The widened section is intended as a place to park a golf cart or, in a nod to the home’s past, tie up horses before entering. The gravel lane passes between two stone pillars and then ends at a square gravel court edged in cobblestones. The gravel court transitions into a wide flagstone walk bordered with yew hedges and lavender leading to the front door. Directly to the right, upon entering the gravel court, is located a gravel and cobblestone edged walk leading to a secondary entrance into the residence. The walk is gated where it connects with the gravel court to close it off so as not to confuse visitors and guests to the main residence and to emphasize the primary entrance. An area for a bench is provided along this walk to encourage stopping to view and enjoy the gardens. On either side of the front door, gravel and cobblestone walks branch off into the garden spaces. The one on the right leads to a flagstone with cobblestone border patio space. Since the home has no designated backyard like most modern suburban homes the outdoor living space had to be placed in what would traditionally be thought of as the front of the house. The patio is separated from the entrance walk by the yew hedge and further enclosed by three Amelanchiers and a variety of plantings including modern cultivars of old fashioned plants such as Itea and Hydrangea. A third entrance, the original front door to the 1840’s era section, connects to the patio from the home’s kitchen, making the space ideal for outdoor dining. The gravel and cobblestone walk branching off to the left of the front door leads to the vegetable and perennial gardens. The idea for the vegetable garden was to recreate the tradition of a kitchen garden which would have been planted close to the residence for easy access. The vegetable garden is surrounded by mixed perennial beds along the inside of the wood picket fence which surrounds the entire garden space. Another area designated for a bench is provided here to encourage stopping and viewing. The home’s original smokehouse, completely restored and used as a garden shed, provides a strong architectural focal point to the vegetable garden. Behind the smokehouse is planted lilacs and other plants to give mass and balance to the corner and help screen the garden from the neighboring subdivision. At the rear corner of the garden a wood arbor was constructed to provide a structure on which to grow grapes or other vines should the homeowners choose to. The landscape and gardens for this restored farmhouse and property are a thoughtfully designed and planned recreation of a historic landscape reinterpreted for modern living. The idea was to give a sense of timelessness when walking through the gardens as if they had been there for years but had possibly been updated and rejuvenated as lifestyles changed. The attention to materials and craftsmanship blend seamlessly with the residence and insure the gardens and landscape remain an integral part of the property. The farm has been in the homeowner’s family for many years and they are thrilled at the results and happy to see respect given to the home’s history and to its meticulous restoration.

Photography: Alyssa Lee Photography
Example of a mid-sized transitional porcelain tile mudroom design in Minneapolis with beige walls

Andy Freeland
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard concrete paver patio remodel in Minneapolis with a fire pit and no cover

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Swan Architecture | Interiors: Katie Redpath Constable | Landscaping: Bechler Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography