bamboo fountain, bluestone patio, bluestone walkway, boulder water feature, built-in bench seat-wall w/storage, circle pattern in landscape design, corten steel fireplace, lean-to structure, hardwood deck, Japanese landscape design, outdoor lighting, Red Balu deck, Shishi Odoshi, trellis, privacy screens Be Burke Photography

bamboo fountain, bluestone patio, bluestone walkway, boulder water feature, built-in bench seat-wall w/storage, circle pattern in landscape design, corten steel fireplace, lean-to structure, hardwood deck, Japanese landscape design, outdoor lighting, Red Balu deck, Shishi Odoshi, trellis, privacy screens Be Burke Photography

Braen Supply
Inspiration for a mid-sized modern two-story stone gray patio remodel in New York

bamboo fountain, bluestone patio, bluestone walkway, boulder water feature, built-in bench seat-wall w/storage, circle pattern in landscape design, corten steel fireplace, lean-to structure, hardwood deck, Japanese landscape design, outdoor lighting, Red Balu deck, Shishi Odoshi, trellis, privacy screens Be Burke Photography

This sweet Linden Hills couple has three beautiful grandbabies living out in Northern California...after numerous trips out to visit them and breathe the sweet Pacific air they decided to bring Northern California to their backyard here in Minneapolis! We worked together to create a new contemporary coastal-influenced landscape featuring cedar decking, bluestone cut + patterned tile patio + pathways, louvred privacy fence, and plenty of space for sweet clumpings of grasses, shrubs + perennials. Now those grandbabies will feel even more at home when they come visit!

Braen Supply
Example of a mid-sized minimalist gray two-story stone exterior home design in New York

Example of a small classic backyard deck design in Chicago with a fireplace and no cover

Full range bluestone terrace surrounding a stately lawn panel.
Patio - traditional patio idea in Chicago

Natural Cleft Bluestone random pattern patio & walkway, LED mood lighting, landscape design & construction, masonry fire pit, seating wall and planter using cultured stone veneer, new composite deck installed wit water proofed understory, Bluestone steps, drainage installation, outdoor TV, cultured stone veneer on foundation walls of house

bamboo fountain, bluestone patio, bluestone walkway, boulder water feature, built-in bench seat-wall w/storage, circle pattern in landscape design, corten steel fireplace, lean-to structure, hardwood deck, Japanese landscape design, outdoor lighting, Red Balu deck, Shishi Odoshi, trellis, privacy screens Be Burke Photography

bamboo fountain, bluestone patio, bluestone walkway, boulder water feature, built-in bench seat-wall w/storage, circle pattern in landscape design, corten steel fireplace, lean-to structure, hardwood deck, Japanese landscape design, outdoor lighting, Red Balu deck, Shishi Odoshi, trellis, privacy screens Be Burke Photography

bamboo fountain, bluestone patio, bluestone walkway, boulder water feature, built-in bench seat-wall w/storage, circle pattern in landscape design, corten steel fireplace, lean-to structure, hardwood deck, Japanese landscape design, outdoor lighting, Red Balu deck, Shishi Odoshi, trellis, privacy screens Be Burke Photography

This partially wooded, acre and a half lot in West Dundee presented many challenges. The clients began working with a Landscape Architect in the early spring, but after not getting the innovative ideas they were seeking, the home builder and Architect suggested the client contact our landscape design/build firm. We immediately hit it off with the charismatic clients. They had a tall order for us: complete the design and implement the construction within a three month period. For many projects this would be a reasonable time frame. However construction delays and the coordination of multiple trades left a very short window to complete the work. Beyond the tight time frame the site required specific care in preserving the many mature surrounding trees, as well as addressing a vast grade change. Over fifteen feet of grade change occurs from one end of this woodland property to the other. All of these constraints proved to be an enormous challenge as we worked to include and coordinate the following elements: the drive layout, a dramatic front entry, various gardens, landscape lighting, irrigation, and a plan for a backyard pool and entertainment space that already had been started without a clear plan. Fortunately, the client loved our design ideas and attention to detail and we were able to mobilize and begin construction. With the seamless coordination between our firm and the builder we implemented all the elements of this grand project. In total eight different crews and five separate trades worked together to complete the landscape. The completed project resulted in a rewarding experience for our firm, the builder and architect, as well as the client. Together we were able to create and construct a perfect oasis for the client that suited the beautiful property and the architecture of this dream home.

Next the client wanted a bluestone patio using Connecticut Full Range tiles. This is a classic stone that provides a beautiful mix of colors. All natural hues, the Full Range contains blue, gray, brown, green and lilac, which allows an endless number of possibilities in patterns.

Natural Cleft Bluestone random pattern patio & walkway, LED mood lighting, landscape design & construction, masonry fire pit, seating wall and planter using cultured stone veneer, new composite deck installed wit water proofed understory, Bluestone steps, drainage installation, outdoor TV, cultured stone veneer on foundation walls of house

Carol Bates
Modern brown two-story wood flat roof idea in New York

Photo of a small modern privacy and shade backyard brick landscaping in Portland.

Vince Lupo - Direction One
Inspiration for a large timeless beige three-story mixed siding house exterior remodel in Baltimore with a shingle roof

The matching colors of the functional paver driveway and the repeated basket-weave pattern blend in with the Connecticut Bluestone walkway without taking attention away from the elegance of the natural stone.