Restrained architectural details create a subtle elegance in the Living Room, where transom-topped French doors project outwards to frame views of the Sound beyond. Gracefully keyed archtop cabinets and painted wood paneling flank the intricately detailed fireplace surround.

Raised, full color bluestone patio on Fondulac stone walls. With front entry stone steps. By English Stone
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Landscape Architect: The Garden Consultants, Inc.; Photography: Linda Oyama Bryan
Inspiration for a mid-sized contemporary backyard stone patio remodel in Chicago

A repurposed chicken coop was transformed into a home office.
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Outdoor kitchen, lattice screen and more serenity.
Inspiration for a traditional shade backyard stone garden path in Chicago for summer.

Photography: Melissa Preston
Large elegant two-story brick exterior home photo in Dallas

Toe Kick drawers? Done. Joe Kwon Photography
Home design - transitional home design idea in Chicago

Photography by Lissa Gotwals
Farmhouse slate floor mudroom photo with a black front door

This client in Burke VA wanted to replace their existing builder supplied step stones. We designed and installed an irregular mortared bluestone walkway with graceful curves leading up to their front porch.

Cooking side of an outdoor kitchen in Elm Grove. A thermal bluestone counter top surrounds a large green egg and blaze gas grill. Fond du Lac Buff veneer in an ashlar pattern with a sailor course of Cream City brick surround the double access doors and roll out trash receptacle.

A stepping stone path meanders through drought-tolerant plantings including Dymondia, Rosemary 'Barbeque', and Euryops. The owner's favorite roses are integrated with Penstemon 'Apple Blossom' and variegated Tulbaghia 'Silver Lace' to provide color and contrast. Photo © Jude Parkinson-Morgan.

Building a Dream Backyard When this homeowner started the design process of a new backyard, Braen Supply was immediately there to supply all the stone materials. The home was part of a new development, so the challenge was to make the home stand out while still addressing specific areas of the existing backyard, such as the steep grade. Working With the Experts Taking the steep grade into consideration, moss rock boulders were selected to create stairs down to the lower area of the backyard where the fire pit sits. The grade of the backyard also allowed for the infinity pool, full color bluestone pattern was selected as the veneer for the back wall of the infinity pool. Braen Supply chose Tennessee gray and bluestone to create a seamless transition from the front of the house to the back of the house. Although they are two different stones, they work nicely together to complete the overall design and tone of the home. It all came together and made the perfect backyard. Materials Used: Belgium Blocks Full Color Bluestone Pattern Bluestone Caps Tennessee Gray Irregular Moss Rock Boulders Full Color Bluestone Irregular Kearney Stone Steps Granite Mosaic Veneer Completed Areas: Front Walkway & Porch Driveway Edging Backyard Walkways Pool Patio & Coping Pool Water Features Fireplace Hearth & Mantal Wading Pool Raised Hot Tub

Inspiration for a huge coastal backyard patio remodel in Boston with decking and a pergola

Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless backyard concrete paver patio kitchen remodel in Detroit with no cover

View out the brick and bluestone walkway to the chip seal driveway.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun courtyard brick formal garden in Boston.

Photography by Richard Mandelkorn
Huge elegant beige two-story exterior home photo in Boston

In south Seattle, a tiny backyard garden needed a makeover to add usability and create a sitting area for entertaining. Raised garden beds for edible plants provide the transition between the existing deck and new patio below, eliminating the need for a railing. A firepit provides the focal point for the new patio. Angles create drama and direct flow to the steel stairs and gate. Installed June, 2014. Photography: Mark S. Garff ASLA, LLA

Nothing like a bluestone patio with a pergola to make a private environment in this Chicago back garden. Landscape design by John Algozzini and Cara Buffa.

Pool - transitional pool idea in Los Angeles