After working with us on landscape projects at their home and business, these homeowners turned their attention to their lake retreat. A flagstone patio adds cozy entertaining space near the house, while natural stone steps and mown paths add safe access up and down the hillside to the beach. Native plants form the backbone of the landscaping, with planting pockets for colorful annuals arranged throughout.

Simplicity and texture are the backbone of this style setting. Including dark metal for doors, hardware and lighting is a subtle way to create a light industrial look.

This home renovation and addition project stuns from the front. Elegant proportions and details are the backbone of this project.
Inspiration for a timeless exterior home remodel

The backbone of the entire design is the multilevel paver system — installed using Belgard pavers, the professional-grade hardscape brand trusted by premium landscape contractors across North America for their durability, freeze-thaw resistance, and the quality of their surface and color consistency. Belgard pavers were selected for this project because this backyard needed to perform at the highest level — aesthetically and structurally — through Utah's demanding seasonal range. The multilevel layout creates distinct zones at different grades: an upper entertaining level, a main patio zone, and the sunken spa level below. Each level transitions to the next through precisely constructed steps and retaining wall elements, all in the same Belgard material palette, creating visual continuity across the full space. As a CMHA-certified contractor in pavers, Chopper Landscaping's paver installation standards go beyond surface appearance. Base preparation, drainage engineering, edge restraint specification, and compaction standards ensure that the Belgard paver system performs for decades — not just looks good on installation day.

Designer – David Scott Interiors General Contractor – Rusk Renovations, Inc. Photographer – Peter Murdock
Living room - large contemporary formal and open concept light wood floor and beige floor living room idea in New York with white walls, no fireplace and no tv

The hardscape is the backbone of your home’s exterior design. Over the years your plants will bloom, die, and be replaced, but your hardscape will outlive it all. The essential hardscape features, such as your concrete, pavers, retaining walls, and walkways provide the foundation for all other aspects of your outdoor living.

Gravel paths form the backbone of this large garden and allow visitors to wander from room to room. Who needs a lawn?
Photo of a huge transitional drought-tolerant and full sun backyard gravel landscaping in Vancouver.

After working with us on landscape projects at their home and business, these homeowners turned their attention to their lake retreat. A flagstone patio adds cozy entertaining space near the house, while natural stone steps and mown paths add safe access up and down the hillside to the beach. Native plants form the backbone of the landscaping, with planting pockets for colorful annuals arranged throughout.

Family room with beautiful views. Large sectional sofa, desks and gold finishes!
Small transitional carpeted great room photo in Hawaii with blue walls and no fireplace

The hardscape is the backbone of your home’s exterior design. Over the years your plants will bloom, die, and be replaced, but your hardscape will outlive it all. The essential hardscape features, such as your concrete, pavers, retaining walls, and walkways provide the foundation for all other aspects of your outdoor living.

The magnificent watershed block wall traversing the length of the home. This block wall is the backbone or axis upon which this home is laid out. This wall is being built with minimal grout for solid wall appearance. Corten metal panels, columns, and fascia elegantly trim the home. Floating cantilevered ceiling extending outward over outdoor spaces. Outdoor living space includes a pool, outdoor kitchen and a fireplace for year-round comfort.

These elevations are the backbone of a seamless renovation process. Here's why they matter: 1. For Trades: Every inch is accounted for—elevations give electricians, plumbers, tile setters, and millworkers exact placement, height, and alignment details. No guesswork means fewer mistakes, no back-and-forth, and smoother scheduling. 2. For Pricing Accuracy: Clear elevations eliminate the “it depends” from vendor bids. You get real, fixed quotes instead of vague estimates. Every finish, fixture, and feature is detailed upfront for smarter budgeting and better scope control. 3. For the Client Experience: It’s hard to envision a design from words or even moodboards alone. These elevations show your space—exactly how it will feel and function. Clients can confidently sign off on layout, storage, lighting, and flow because they can see it. TL;DR: Want peace of mind and precision at every phase? This is how we build intelligently. And don’t worry—you don’t have to know every detail. We got you.

This home renovation and addition project stuns from the front. Elegant proportions and details are the backbone of this project. The interior details are just as immaculate.

These custom stairs built on-site allowed the homeowners to expand their one story bungalow while keeping its original character. The repurposed, bleached oak treads are supported on a blackened steel central stringer backbone with a welded wire railing.

These elevations are the backbone of a seamless renovation process. Here's why they matter: 1. For Trades: Every inch is accounted for—elevations give electricians, plumbers, tile setters, and millworkers exact placement, height, and alignment details. No guesswork means fewer mistakes, no back-and-forth, and smoother scheduling. 2. For Pricing Accuracy: Clear elevations eliminate the “it depends” from vendor bids. You get real, fixed quotes instead of vague estimates. Every finish, fixture, and feature is detailed upfront for smarter budgeting and better scope control. 3. For the Client Experience: It’s hard to envision a design from words or even moodboards alone. These elevations show your space—exactly how it will feel and function. Clients can confidently sign off on layout, storage, lighting, and flow because they can see it. TL;DR: Want peace of mind and precision at every phase? This is how we build intelligently. And don’t worry—you don’t have to know every detail. We got you.

These custom stairs built on-site allowed the homeowners to expand their one story bungalow while keeping its original character. The repurposed, bleached oak treads are supported on a blackened steel central stringer backbone with a welded wire railing.

Simplicity and texture are the backbone of this style setting. Including dark metal for doors, hardware and lighting is a subtle way to create a light industrial look.

This custom extension dining table was built for a Colorado mountain home with floor-to-ceiling views and a design aesthetic to match. The top is solid white oak, finished to bring out the natural warmth of the grain. A fluted pedestal base adds sculptural detail while keeping the silhouette clean. The steel substructure provides the structural backbone for the extension mechanism — seamless function without sacrificing the design. The table is shown here in it's extended form. Designed and built by Where Wood Meets Steel in Denver, Colorado. Every piece is custom to your space, your materials, and the way you live in your home.

This home renovation and addition project stuns from the front. Elegant proportions and details are the backbone of this project.
Example of a classic exterior home design