Walls and terraces can be beautiful, function or both! Decorative and planter walls can add dimension to a yard. Retaining walls can create more usable space or make existing spaces safer from erosion and flooding. Pilasters make wonderful decorative additions to both front and rear yards. A variety of materials can be utilized: stackable block,…
This large front yard lacked curb appeal, much to the home owner’s frustration. After putting in strolling pathways, new green grass, and a sitting wall to create a front courtyard with a little extra seating, they are happy to come pull into their driveway every day. The colored concrete ribbons added to the driveway made…
Building this simple wall created a front courtyard that functions like a private retreat for the home owners. Facing it with brick to match the existing garage pillars tied the new element into the existing space.
Before we began this project, there was a too-small patio, a dead lawn and a slope that didn’t wow! By extending the patio, we were able to put in a large patio cover to create a comfortably shaded sitting space. The artificial turf added low-maintenance and low-water greenery. The brand-new retaining wall created more living…
This is compact yard in Roripaugh Ranch featured a colored and stamped concrete patio that extended the existing California Room. A low sitting wall (18″ tall) was built to create a cozy feel and create additional seating for parties and gatherings.
The concrete in this residence had aged for over 15 years so adding new concrete posed a color matching challenge. To bridge the gap between the two, a flagstone ribbon was placed between the new concrete and the old. A wall was built to retain the soil and allow for the expansion of the driveway.