The design for this residence combines contemporary and traditional styles, and includes stairs and a curving drive to provide a warm welcome to the home. A comfortable bluestone terrace and patio provide elegant outdoor entertaining spaces. Photo by Greg Premru.

Pool project built with Bluestone patterned deck in full color range. Coping built with thermalized bull nosed bluestone for traction and for a more monochromatic color to highlight the look. Borders included a brick inset and a twelve inch wide common bluestone in varied lengths.

The design for this residence combines contemporary and traditional styles, and includes stairs and a curving drive to provide a warm welcome to the home. A comfortable bluestone terrace and patio provide elegant outdoor entertaining spaces. Photo by Greg Premru.

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The slab steps and retaining wall caps are constructed of natural Pennsylvania Bluestone. Random pattern Norwegian Buff Quartzite creates the upper patio.

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This sanctuary brings the French Mediterranean to the midwest. Impeccable detail is highlighted with the masterful landscape architecture. Premium ORIJIN STONE Bluestone Blue Select Thermal natural stone can be found from the front entrance to the back pool. A custom Indiana Limestone fire surround created by ORIJIN adds a sculptural presence to the back veranda.

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Sunken living room backed up by shed which creates enclosure. Mexican pebble landing separates this outdoor room from the elevated dining terrace. Pebbles also appear as spacers between bluestone pavers. Photo: Leah Roberts

The 2'x2' natural cleft bluestone pavers, in a running bond pattern, keeps a consistent paving feel but the staggered joints break up the pattern to give a less uniform feel.

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Pool project built with Bluestone patterned deck in full color range. Coping built with thermalized bull nosed bluestone for traction and for a more monochromatic color to highlight the look. Borders included a brick inset and a twelve inch wide common bluestone in varied lengths.

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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

The custom residence sits tranquilly amongst a backdrop of trees. Hand-set in an ashlar pattern, the composition of the stone masonry reveals the artistry and skill of an experienced stone mason. The rock face stone brings character to the house through the use of texture and is primarily recognized as the “base” of the building. Capping this “base” is a smooth-cut limestone water table. This detail intentionally highlights and celebrates the textural differences present on the façade. Photography by Beth Singer

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