Flagstone patio with fireplace and BBQ Photos by: Jannus Studios
Inspiration for a large timeless backyard stone patio remodel in Los Angeles with a fire pit and a pergola

Large elegant backyard concrete paver patio photo in Philadelphia with a fire pit and no cover

The homeowners had a very large and beautiful meadow-like backyard, surrounded by full grown trees and unfortunately mosquitoes. To minimize mosquito exposure for them and their baby, they needed a screened porch to be able to enjoy meals and relax in the beautiful outdoors. They also wanted a large deck/patio area for outdoor family and friends entertaining. We constructed an amazing detached oasis: an enclosed screened porch structure with all stone masonry fireplace, an integrated composite deck surface, large flagstone patio, and 2 flagstone walkways, which is also outfitted with a TV, gas fireplace, ceiling fan, recessed and accent lighting.

custom pool by Elements Landscape
Pool - large traditional backyard stone and rectangular pool idea in Atlanta

Daniel Nadelbach
Mid-sized southwest backyard stone patio photo in Albuquerque with a pergola

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Swan Architecture | Interiors: Katie Redpath Constable | Landscaping: Bechler Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography

This is an example of a mid-sized rustic shade backyard stone garden path in Charlotte for summer.

Elegant stone patio fountain photo in Philadelphia

Meandering flagstone & Dymondia pathway leads to the fire pit 'room.'
Design ideas for a traditional landscaping in San Francisco.

Ipe hardwood deck and potting bench; Photo-Mark Edgar

Photo: Nanette Wong © 2014 Houzz
Small elegant concrete patio photo in San Francisco with no cover

Design ideas for a coastal garden path in Portland Maine.

Amy A. Alper, Architect Landscape Design by Merge Studio Photos by John Merkl
Inspiration for a country backyard tile and rectangular lap pool house remodel in San Francisco

The program consists of a detached Guest House with full Kitchen, Living and Dining amenities, Carport and Office Building with attached Main house and Master Bedroom wing. The arrangement of buildings was dictated by the numerous majestic oaks and organized as a procession of spaces leading from the Entry arbor up to the front door. Large covered terraces and arbors were used to extend the interior living spaces out onto the site. All the buildings are clad in Texas limestone with accent bands of Leuders limestone to mimic the local limestone cliffs in the area. Steel was used on the arbors and fences and left to rust. Vertical grain Douglas fir was used on the interior while flagstone and stained concrete floors were used throughout. The flagstone floors extend from the exterior entry arbors into the interior of the Main Living space and out onto the Main house terraces.

Kurtis Miller - KM Pics
Inspiration for a mid-sized farmhouse red two-story mixed siding, board and batten and shingle gable roof remodel in Atlanta with a shingle roof

Design ideas for a mid-sized traditional full sun and drought-tolerant backyard stone landscaping in Denver for summer.

Design ideas for a farmhouse backyard stone driveway in San Francisco.

Traditional Style Fire Feature - Techo-Bloc's Valencia Fire Pit.
Patio - large traditional backyard stone patio idea in Boston with a fire pit and no cover

A rustic walkway of irregular bluestone and a garden space heavily dependant upon texture: the robust foliage of Hosta and the feathery fronds of Ostrich Fern (Matteuccia struthiopteris), contrast well with the delicacy of the Variegated Ribbon Grass (Phalaris arundinacea var. picta) across the path. A lot of interest can be generated within a small plant palette.