Inspiration for a contemporary garden path in Las Vegas.

Very private backyard enclave
Photo of a contemporary partial sun side yard stone formal garden in DC Metro for summer.

Inspiration for a tropical landscaping in Miami.

Concrete stepping stones meander their way thought a private, densely planted garden area. Accents like a wooden bridge over the dry creek bed, a seating bench, and container planting bring this area to life.

Inspiration for a large eclectic front yard stone partial sun patio remodel in Los Angeles with no cover

Flower lover garden David Morello
Photo of a mid-sized craftsman front yard stone flower bed in Houston for summer.

Product: Authentic Limestone for Exterior Living Spaces. Ancient Surfaces Contacts: (212) 461-0245 Email: Sales@ancientsurfaces.com Website: www.AncientSurfaces.com The design of external living spaces is known as the 'Al Fresco' design style as it is called in Italian. 'Al Fresco' translates into 'the open' or 'the cool/fresh exterior'. Customizing a fully functional outdoor kitchen, pizza oven, BBQ, fireplace or Jacuzzi pool spa all out of old reclaimed Mediterranean stone pieces is no easy task and shouldn’t be created out of the lowest common denominator of building materials such as concrete, Indian slates or Turkish travertine. The one thing you can bet the farmhouse on is that when the entire process unravels and when your outdoor living space materializes from the architects rendering to real life, you will be guaranteed a true Mediterranean living experience if your choice of construction material was as authentic and possible to the Southern Mediterranean regions. We believe that the coziness of your surroundings brought about by the creative usage of our antique stone elements will only amplify that authenticity. whether you are enjoying a relaxing time soaking the sun inside one of our Jacuzzi spa stone fountains or sharing unforgettable memories with family and friends while baking your own pizzas in one of our outdoor BBQ pizza ovens, our stone designs will always evoke in most a feeling of euphoria and exultation that one only gets while being on vacation is some exotic European island surrounded with the pristine beauty of indigenous nature and ancient architecture...

Duy Tran Photography
Inspiration for a huge traditional partial sun front yard concrete paver formal garden in DC Metro for spring.

Photo of a small contemporary backyard stone landscaping in New York with no cover.

A flagstone path of small stones set horizontally leads from the sidewalk to the back gate in this low maintenance front yard garden. Photo by Amy Whitworth Installation by J. Walter Landscape & Irrigation Contractor

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

Raymond Bray
Inspiration for a traditional partial sun courtyard stone garden path for summer.

Inspiration for a tropical shade stone garden path in Miami.

This is an example of a traditional partial sun stone garden path in Grand Rapids.

Slate grey Banas flagstone walkway laid in herringbone pattern, decorative brick pillars, Flamboro dark armourstone placements, and gardens.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional full sun front yard stone formal garden in Toronto.

Garden path of irregular Pennsylvania fieldstone
Inspiration for a mid-sized rustic backyard stone garden path in New York for summer.

ceramic pots, grasses, gravel path, outdoor furniture, succulents, tuscan
Inspiration for a mediterranean partial sun gravel garden path in Santa Barbara.

This propery is situated on the south side of Centre Island at the edge of an oak and ash woodlands. orignally, it was three properties having one house and various out buildings. topographically, it more or less continually sloped to the water. Our task was to creat a series of terraces that were to house various functions such as the main house and forecourt, cottage, boat house and utility barns. The immediate landscape around the main house was largely masonry terraces and flower gardens. The outer landscape was comprised of heavily planted trails and intimate open spaces for the client to preamble through. As the site was largely an oak and ash woods infested with Norway maple and japanese honey suckle we essentially started with tall trees and open ground. Our planting intent was to introduce a variety of understory tree and a heavy shrub and herbaceous layer with an emphisis on planting native material. As a result the feel of the property is one of graciousness with a challenge to explore.

A beautiful shade garden.
Inspiration for a traditional stone landscaping in DC Metro.