Mid-sized mountain style backyard stone patio photo in San Francisco with a fire pit and no cover

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Patio - traditional patio idea in Atlanta

Inspiration for a large timeless backyard stone patio remodel in New York with a fire pit and no cover

What was once a difficult and hot back yard is now a retreat. The pergola over the main doorway and table area softens the most intense sun and the terraced hill creates intimacy instead of a mowing challenge.

Large island style backyard stone and custom-shaped water slide photo in Atlanta

This is an example of a mid-sized traditional backyard concrete paver landscaping.

This outdoor living space is created easily by laying pavers down and walling off the living section from the remainder of the entrance to the patio. By adding some outdoor seating, the owners have easily created an outdoor living space perfect for gathering the family or a couple of friends. By building this space on pavers instead of a grass or sod area, we eliminate bugs, weather changes to the living space area, and more mowing! Perfect for low maintenance yard-seekers.

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Photo of a mid-sized traditional side yard mulch landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Back patio with water feature and flagstone. Design and photography Marilyn Guidroz
Photo of a small mediterranean landscaping in San Diego with no cover.

Built and designed by Shelton Design Build
Example of a mid-sized trendy front yard stone patio design with a roof extension

Elegant patio photo in San Francisco

Elegant patio photo in San Francisco

Example of a classic patio design in Milwaukee

Inspiration for a transitional patio remodel in DC Metro

Enhancing the Classic Charm The experts at Braen Supply were tasked with finding materials that would enhance the character and charm of this house, which was built in 1960. The homeowner was looking to give the older, existing walkway, driveway and patio a face lift that would bring it into the twenty first century. In addition to redoing those areas, the homeowner added a large fire pit in the backyard, which is surrounded by pea gravel, where friends and family can sit and enjoy the fire on a cool night. Boulders were added to the landscaping bringing depth and texture to the flowerbeds. The changes that were made to the home made a huge difference in the overall appearance of the house. It now has a modern look while still maintaining that classic charm feeling.

Elegant patio photo in Kansas City

Patio - large craftsman backyard stone patio idea with no cover