This concrete log home features a curved deck with curved railing posts and a wood top rail. The walkway to the backyard has stone step and a tumbled looking stone wall.

Lannon stone outcropping steps lead you into the backyard from the driveway. Renn Kuhnen Photography
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This photo captures the welcoming entryway of the Renovation/Additions in Northern New Mexico project by Gayla Bechtol Architect: Handcrafted details: The carved wood front door and exposed log columns emphasize craftsmanship rooted in regional traditions. Stone foundation and steps: Locally sourced stone grounds the structure in its landscape, providing both durability and textural richness. Stucco walls with bright accents: The warm adobe-toned plaster contrasts beautifully with the bold blue window trim, adding a touch of vibrancy. Curved portal roofline: The sweeping porch roof softens the geometry and creates an inviting flow, blending protection with elegance. Integration with site: Natural flagstone paving and native plantings transition seamlessly from the home to the garden, reinforcing the home’s dialogue with nature. This entryway embodies the essence of Northern New Mexico architecture—rooted in place, handcrafted, and deeply connected to its environment. Project by Gayla Bechtol

New bluestone landings with natural lannon stone steps lead you into the bluestone patio. 'Mary Todd' hemerocallis brighten up the space between the landings, while 'Becky' leucanthemum add interest to the bay window. 'Green Velvet' buxus curve along the outer edge of the dining circle. Westhauser Photography

The geometric lines of the home and formal gardens are repeated rhythmically throughout the landscape. Bluestone steps, supported by fieldstone slabs, mirror the angles and proportions of the home's architecture, and create a continuous line with a fieldstone wall and hedge made of boxwood shrubs. In this setting, (bluestone/)natural stone steps and a natural rock wall allow the garden design to maximize the existing contours of the landscape. Leading from the home and outdoor dining room to the pool and entertaining areas, these broad, low exterior bluestone/stone steps are easily navigated and don't require a railing. The effect is a bluestone stairway that feels modern and elegant, and reflects the formal garden style seen throughout the landscape. Photo by Linda Oyama Bryan

Brick and Indiana Limestone front steps by English Stone.
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A previously useless grassed slope is now a great patio space with views to a wooded lawn area below.
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(Masonry Services) Installation of brick and limestone steps to front or rear entries... Installation of hand railings are available after masonry services...

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Andover, MA backyard renovation. - Bluestone patio with radius cut curved stone accents. New England fieldstone seat wall, fire pit and Goshen stone pavers leading to pool house. Granite paver borders and jumbo granite cobbled apron on driveway with lavender and misc. plantings - Sallie Hill Design | Landscape Architecture | 339-970-9058 | salliehilldesign.com

monolithic stone slab steps with decomposed granite paving
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Cast in place concrete walls and custom waterjet metal with integrated lighting complement the architectural materiality, while providing physical and visual separation between this private modern home and the wooded public passage of the Burke Gilman Trail. Cantilevered steps float above a cascade of soft grasses and rushes. Looking out over Lake Washington from the hot tub, a combination of wood and concrete walls softened by plants contain the experience of outdoor relaxation at its finest. A crushed granite path gently curves along handcrafted stone walls containing a burst of lush planting to connect wood decking at the house with a fire pit area close to the water. Photography: Louie Jeon Photography

The graceful curve of the stone and wood staircase is echoed in the archway leading to the grandfather clock at the end of the T-shaped entryway. In a foyer this grand, the art work must be proportional, so I selected the large-scale “Tree of Life” mosaic for the wall. Each piece was individually installed into the frame. The stairs are wood and stone, the railing is metal and the floor is limestone. Photo by Brian Gassel

A rustic set of fieldstone garden steps. I softened them with a variety of perennials and spring blooming bulbs. Landscape architecture, garden, masonry design and construction services in the NJ and NY areas.

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A curved stepping stone pathway guides movement across a vibrant natural lawn, creating a soft and organic transition between different zones of the backyard. This layout enhances usability while maintaining a clean, modern landscape design.

Natural Stone Front Entry way steps with wrought iron railings. by English Stone.
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Front Concrete landscape steps along with stone entryway steps with modified buttresses. By English Stone
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This is an example of a traditional landscaping in Baltimore.