Great room remodel with stone fire place surround, cherry built ins and light hardwood flooring. Photo credit: Karly Rauner
Inspiration for a timeless open concept light wood floor living room remodel in Other with a stone fireplace, beige walls, a standard fireplace and a media wall

The natural rock and pavers in this space are stunning additions to the whole yard, and adding the fire pit creates a focal point and gathering space.

Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Cooking Something to cook with, such as a barbecue grill or wood-fired pizza oven, and countertops for food preparation and serving are key elements in a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Concrete countertops offer the advantages of weather resistance and versatility, since they can be formed into any shape you desire to suit the space. A coat of sealer will simplify cleanup by protecting your countertop from stains. Other amenities, such as concrete bar-tops and outdoor sinks with plumbing, can expand your entertainment options. Hearth Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas and portable patio heaters extend the enjoyment of outdoor living well into the evening while creating a cozy conversation area for people to gather around. If you’re interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, look us up! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.

Bluestone patios connected by a decomposed granite pathway with bluestone treads. Natural stone fire pit and seatwall with bluestone caps. Ecotone Environmental

Stacked flagstone has been used for centuries for small garden walls and pillars. With Rivercrest Wall, you get the character and flexibility of natural stone combined with the durability and affordability of concrete.

Lake Front Country Estate Fire Pit, designed by Tom Markalunas and JDP Design, built by Resort Custom Homes and The Collins Group. Photography by Rachael Boling

Nothing is more charming than a quiet garden path complete with stone pavers, wildflowers, and the view of a cozy firepit in the distance.
This is an example of a large transitional side yard stone walkway in Salt Lake City.

Request Free Quote This inground hot tub in Winnetka, IL measures 8'0" square, and is flush with the decking. Featuring an automatic pool cover with hidden stone safety lid, bluestone coping and decking, and multi-colored LED lighting, this hot tub is the perfect complement to the lovely outoor living space. Photos by Larry Huene.

Example of a large trendy multicolored three-story mixed siding exterior home design in Other with a mixed material roof

This is a simple fire pit made of sandstone curbs. It is sturdy, yet rustic.
This is an example of a mid-sized traditional partial sun backyard stone landscaping in Other with a fire pit for fall.

This slate and boulder fire pit was incorporated into an extensive landscape make-over completed in 2015. The homeowners wanted to spend more time enjoying the outdoors around their house, but lacked the elements that made it a choice destination. The natural stone patio features a mosaic pebble border and large boulders for seating around the perimeter. With the flip of a switch, the gas fire pit in the center of this side patio is now a place to unwind and share stories while being warmed by a cozy fire.

Custom Built Fire Pit and Stone bench
Photo of a small coastal full sun backyard concrete paver landscaping in Santa Barbara.

Your backyard will come to life with a outdoor fire pit or stone fireplace.
Mid-sized transitional backyard concrete paver patio photo in Bridgeport with a fire pit and no cover

Benefiting from varied stone and gravel hardscapes, this back yard is used in many ways. Transitions are marked with a change in structure of paths, walls, and features. The dining area is defined by a seat wall that ends where the fire feature area starts. Garden beds surround the space as an accent, softening the space. A rugged yet warm design for a relatively small back yard. Photo Credit: Linda Oyama Bryan

Example of a mountain style deck design in Cleveland

This gas stone fire pit goes perfectly with the matching courtyard seating wall to light up the night and keep everyone warm on the coldest nights
Example of a large classic backyard deck design in Denver with a fire pit and no cover

Mid-sized transitional backyard stamped concrete patio photo in Chicago with a fire pit and a pergola

Custom, in ground fire pit extends the season for this homeowner.
Patio - large modern backyard patio idea in New York with a fire pit

Sunset Construction and Design specializes in creating residential patio retreats, outdoor kitchens with fireplaces and luxurious outdoor living rooms. Our design-build service can turn an ordinary back yard into a natural extension of your home giving you a whole new dimension for entertaining or simply unwinding at the end of the day. Today, almost any activity you enjoy inside your home you can bring to the outside. Depending on your budget, your outdoor room can be simple, with a stamped concrete patio, a grill and a table for dining, or more elaborate with a fully functional outdoor kitchen complete with concrete countertops for preparing and serving food, a sink and a refrigerator. You can take the concept even further by adding such amenities as a concrete pizza oven, a fireplace or fire-pit, a concrete bar-top for serving cocktails, an architectural concrete fountain, landscape lighting and concrete statuary. Cooking Something to cook with, such as a barbecue grill or wood-fired pizza oven, and countertops for food preparation and serving are key elements in a well-designed outdoor kitchen. Concrete countertops offer the advantages of weather resistance and versatility, since they can be formed into any shape you desire to suit the space. A coat of sealer will simplify cleanup by protecting your countertop from stains. Other amenities, such as concrete bar-tops and outdoor sinks with plumbing, can expand your entertainment options. Hearth Wood-burning or gas fireplaces, fire pits, chimineas and portable patio heaters extend the enjoyment of outdoor living well into the evening while creating a cozy conversation area for people to gather around. If your interested in converting a boring back yard or starting from scratch in a new home, look us up! A great patio and outdoor living area can easily be yours. Greg, Sunset Construction & Design in Fresno, CA.