John Hermansen
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The custom-designed cook station features built-in appliances with an Oakfield stone surround and polished granite countertops. The arched log box is lined with cedar, and echoes the arched opening of the outdoor fireplace. The ashlar pattern on the cook station repeats the pattern of the home’s chimney stone.

This traditional Georgian house is updated with classic yet contemporary hardscaping. Visitors walking up the Brussels Block front walk and steps are greeted by a sweeping landing of Ashlar pattern Bluestone, while those entering from the driveway also find easy access via modular steps. The curve of the portico's roof is repeated in the front stoop, clad with Bluestone. All treads are of Bluestone. Long-blooming Drift Roses and pachysandra further enhance the curb appeal of this home.

In a mudroom hall, Belgium bluestone flooring in a loose irregular herringbone pattern acquiesces to three-quarter-height bead-board paneling, for an elegant room that can also withstand wear and tear. Diamond-panes at the mudroom door and its sidelights bring amble light into the space. James Merrell Photography

Transitional exterior home photo in Raleigh

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The clients had an existing U-shaped outdoor kitchen. We reused their existing appliances and built two L-shaped counters.
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We worked with our metal fabricator and electrician to build the clients arbors that have all of the wires for the lights and heaters within the posts.

In progress - bluestone edging is being added to the upper walkway to contain the dry-set pattern-cut stone. Recycled cobblestone are being laid as an apron between the natural stone staircase and gravel driveway.

This patio features a mix of natural cleft bluestone in both a rectilinear pattern and a mosaic pattern. We built the seating out of reclaimed granite that once served as a barn foundation and street curbing. The three pieces around the fire pit were once one large piece that we split to seating height.

This Project was installed with manufactured wet cast stone tiles by Silvercreek Stoneworks. The color used is called Bluestone.
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Salzano Custom Concrete
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We loved the final result on this project. By: Federal Paving Systems, Inc.
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WINNER OF THE 2017 SOUTHEAST REGION NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF THE REMODELING INDUSTRY (NARI) CONTRACTOR OF THE YEAR (CotY) AWARD FOR BEST RESIDENTIAL EXTERIOR $100k - $200k | © Lassiter Photography

A bluestone step separates the new driveway from the walkway. An ashlar pattern full color blue stone was used on the walkway. A new pergola was constructed between the house and garage.

Ny Bluestone walkway leading to patio Muttontown Long island, NY. Design and Build Landscape
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