A dark backyard was given a new life with dramatic additions of built in planting beds, custom cut salvaged pavers, green screen trellis and a ton of charm. The reclaimed barn doors add a focal point to the east wall while the custom built two-tier planting system allows vines to fill this garden which spans two floors of the client's home.

Tiered retaining walls constructed with 3-piece mosaic block.
This is an example of a large traditional front yard retaining wall landscape in Other.

This large garden in Westport was tiered to perfectly conform to the slope of the clients yard. It's built in our "classic" style, using beautiful, rot resistant cedar but has a few custom touches such as the flush rails without post caps.

Leland Gebhardt Photography
Open concept kitchen - coastal l-shaped light wood floor open concept kitchen idea in Phoenix with shaker cabinets, gray cabinets, beige backsplash, matchstick tile backsplash, stainless steel appliances and a peninsula

A two-level pergola, circular firepit area and outdoor kitchen with a charcoal-gas combo grill star in this Houston patio addition designed for entertaining large crowds in style. "The client was an attorney with a passion for cooking and entertaining," says the project's principal designer, Lisha Maxey of LGH Designs. "Her main objective with this space was to create a large area for 10 to 20 guests, including seating and the prep and cooking of meals." Located in the backyard of the client's home in Spring, TX, this beautiful outdoor living and entertaining space includes a 28-by-12-foot patio with Fantastico silver travertine tile flooring, arranged in a Versailles pattern. The walkway is Oklahoma wister flagstone. Providing filtered shade for the patio is a two-level pergola of treated pine stained honey gold. The larger, higher tier is about 18 by 10 feet; the smaller, lower tier is about 10 feet square. "We covered the entire pergola with Lexan - a high-quality, clear acrylic sheet that provides protection from the sun, heat and rain," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. Beneath the lower tier of the pergola sits an L-shaped, 12-by-9-foot outdoor kitchen island faced with Carmel Country ledgestone. The island houses a Fire Magic® combination charcoal-gas grill and lowered power burner, a Pacific Living countertop pizza oven and a stainless steel RCS trash drawer and sink. The countertops and raised bar are Fantastico silver travertine (18-square-inch tiles) and the backsplash is real quartz. "The most unique design item of this kitchen area is the hexagon/circular table we added to the end of the long bar," says Lisha. This enabled the client to add seating for her dining guests." Under the higher, larger tier of the pergola is a seating area, made up of a coffee table and espresso-colored rattan sofa and club chairs with spring-green-and-white cushions. "Lighting also plays an important role in this space, since the client often entertains in the evening," says Wayne. Enter the chandelier over the patio seating arrangement and - over the outdoor kitchen - pendant lamps and an industrial-modern ceiling fan with a light fixture in the center. "It's important to layer your lighting for ambiance, security and safety - from an all-over ambient light that fills the space to under-the-counter task lighting for food prep and cooking to path and retaining wall lighting." Off the patio is a transition area of crushed granite and floating flagstone pavers, leading to a circular firepit area of stamped concrete. At the center of this circle is the standalone firepit, framed at the back by a curved stone bench. The walls of the bench and column bases for the pergola, by the way, are the same ledgestone as the kitchen island. The top slab on the bench is a hearth piece of manmade stone. "I think the finish materials blend with the home really well," says Wayne. "We met her objectives of being able to entertain with 10 to 12 to 20 people at one time and being able to cook with charcoal and gas separately in one unit. And of course, the project was on time, on budget." "It is truly a paradise," says the client in her Houzz review of the project. "They listened to my vision and incorporated their expertise to create an outdoor living space just perfect for me and my family!"

Inspiration for a contemporary living room remodel in Other

Double Tier Chandelier
Mid-sized farmhouse l-shaped porcelain tile eat-in kitchen photo in Los Angeles with a farmhouse sink, glass-front cabinets, blue cabinets, black backsplash, ceramic backsplash and an island

Our huge selection of carved marble and granite products is second to none. With years of experience in the industry serving the entire United States and abroad, we offer top quality product and service all things marble.

This is an example of a traditional backyard landscaping in Cincinnati.

Example of a small classic galley light wood floor eat-in kitchen design in Atlanta with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash and stainless steel appliances

No project is too large or small for our skilled craftsmen. From the initial customer meet to the last material installed Stump's Quality Decks is personally responsible for completing the work. Stump's backs all their work with a life time workmanship guarantee and is committed to customer satisfaction.

These wide circular steps were designed to create a dramatic entry up to the top tier of this backyard patio. This top tier is complete with an outdoor kitchen, a hot tub and an outdoor living space. It is softly lined with raised garden beds to add a splash of color to patio.

Roger Wade Studio
Example of a mountain style living room design in Other with a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Kitchen - large transitional l-shaped medium tone wood floor and brown floor kitchen idea in Phoenix with raised-panel cabinets, beige backsplash, an island, white cabinets, a farmhouse sink, soapstone countertops and ceramic backsplash

Angie Seckinger
Example of a large classic enclosed vaulted ceiling living room design in DC Metro with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a stone fireplace

Lower level deck and dining station
Outdoor kitchen deck - large contemporary backyard outdoor kitchen deck idea in Providence with no cover

The Casade Fountain is a traditional bowl tiered fountain with a smooth texture. Adding a water feature to your outdoor space is a great way to change and/or update your space.

This tiered retaining wall is made from stone and helps to add depth to this landscape! While serving its essential function, this wall also hosts a variety of garden beds!

Mike Kaskel
Inspiration for a timeless l-shaped light wood floor eat-in kitchen remodel in San Francisco with an undermount sink, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, quartz countertops, white backsplash, ceramic backsplash, stainless steel appliances and an island