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All the right elements! This landscape addition includes a fireplace and water feature in the new open-air family room.
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The impressive structure includes a 14-foot chimney and wood boxes on either side, with seating walls, brick edging around the entire patio and keystones to match that on the home.
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This “before” pictures shows the existing deck but also the under-utilized and overgrown naturalized perennial garden area that is now home to a fireplace, patio, café seating and frequent parties!
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The landscape plan shows how the addition will blend with the existing deck and more than double their outdoor entertaining area.
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This "in progress" picture shows construction of the retaining wall at the base of the addition, and structural beginnings of the fireplace.
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Our crews include masons, carpenters and more. Having this talent "in-house" allows us greater control over scheduling and outcomes.
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The new fireplace doubles as a privacy wall for the patio, an important benefit considering that there is a neighborhood walking path that runs along the west property line.
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Inside the new “room,” you can see the smooth transition from here to the existing deck. We added a flower box and fountain for interest and fencing to camouflage utilities.
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Another angle shows where new and old come together seamlessly, and how we were able to bring landscape and hardscape together by incorporating planting areas in the deck and patio.
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Development of the new area included construction of a fieldstone retaining wall at the base and beds for trees, shrubs and groundcover.
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The custom pergola includes LED lighting, all-weather speakers and a connection for a flat screen TV that is brought out and placed on the mantel for football games and parties.
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The pergola is built over half the eight-sided patio, but the brick work completely surrounds it and makes it look and feel like a natural extension of the brick home.
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The latest three-dimensional design tools allow us to show clients exactly how their new landscape will look, helping them make informed decision and avoid costly revisions.
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From virtual to reality! Just as planned, the finished landscape has “windows” between the stately columns that offer amazing views of the large wooded lot.
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A final picture shows how the new fireplace structure and patio perfectly complete this outdoor living area, adding impressive but practical features for entertaining family and friends at home.