The expanded patio has proper pitch and embraces the corner of the home, slate chip mulch replaced plain gravel under the cantilevered portion of the home. Renn Kuhnen Photography

Our client wanted to create a fresh outdoor living space within their outdated backyard and to give a makeover to their entire property. The overall setting was a tremendous asset to the spaces - a large wetland area just behind their home, full of interesting birds and wildlife that the homeowner values. We designed and built a spacious covered outdoor living space as the backyard focal point. The kitchen and bar area feature a Hestan grill, kegerator and refrigerator along with ample counter space. This structure is heated by Infratech heaters for maximum all-season use. An array of six skylights allows light into the space and the adjacent windows. While the covered space is the focal point of the backyard, the entire property was redesigned to include a bluestone patio and pathway, dry creek bed, new planting, extensive low voltage outdoor lighting and a new entry monument. The design fits seamlessly among the existing mature trees and the backdrop of a beautiful wetland area beyond. The structure feels as if it has always been a part of the home. William Wright Photography

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A tiny back yard was transformed into a green oasis with room for entertaining. Photo by: Adam Willis Photography
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Cheng Design
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We designed the garden for the residents of this multi-flat Rockridge building to enable them to comfortably share the site together. The stylish and sophisticated patio transforms the space and takes advantage of the Heritage Oak natural ceiling. The Bluestone patio, in a random ashlar pattern, offers two distinct spaces for people to gather. A native Vine Maple, Oakleaf Hydrangeas, and Oregon Grape will grow to offer textural interest and vibrant color changes throughout the year. A Basalt stone birdbath attracts many birds to the garden. (Installed by Andrew Packer, Acorn Landscaping acorn-landscaping.com)

Located in the backyard of an idyllic shingle style estate setting overlooking the river of a bucolic town north of Boston is a matching circular pair of travertine patios laid in a 8" French pattern with custom laser cut bluestone rings inlaid and adorned with starry night lighting. The centerpiece is a 48" custom fireplace with wood storage boxes and custom wrap around seating built from granite veneer and 2" thick bluestone seats and caps while the opposing end completes the backyard with a full outdoor gourmet kitchen. Both circular patios are connected by a bluestone transition that passes by three custom granite column bubbling fountains that recirculate through river rock. The entire backyard retreat is fenced in wrought iron and granite featuring a granite and bluestone wall and steps leading out of the area.

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The existing stamped concrete was laid out in a zig zag pattern, perfect for a Japanese-inspired garden. We cut out sections of it and inserted bluestone hearth pieces to replicate a common element in Japanese pathway construction. Photo by Jay Sifford.

Photo by Kenneth Hayden
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