View of the new paver patio with seat wall, containers, terraced upper fire pit and water feature.

View of transition from the paver patio to the terraced fire pit.

View showing more detail of seat wall, channel drains in paver patio and matching block planter boxes in the background. Notice all the landscape lighting, especially the up lighting on the large trees at the back.

Before photo of the area to be renovated, including the old cracked poured concrete patio. Notice the lace leaf maple in the center of the photo to remain.

After photo of the same view showing the new layout, hardscape elements and covered structure for outdoor kitchen. Notice the position of the same lace leaf maple in this photo.

View from the upper terrace looking back at the large paver patio and new covered structure with outdoor kitchen.

Before photo showing construction beginning on the new outdoor kitchen and covered structure.

After photo of the same area showing the new outdoor kitchen and mahogany covered structure. Notice the post wraps and appliance surround that coordinates with the walls and pavers.

View from under the covered structure looking across the large paver patio with two distinct seating areas with plenty of space to move about..

Before photo during construction of the upper terrace, fire pit, paver patio and seat walls. Notice the gas line stub out for the fire pit.

After photo of the same view showing how all those elements came together.

View between the matching raised block planter boxes lined up with the upper fire pit terrace.

Before photo during the construction of the basalt column rock water feature surrounded by the paver patio and walkway.

After photo of the same view showing how all those elements came together.

View of the column rock water feature constructed with a large echo chamber below to maintain a large volume of water and produce a pleasant sound. The echo chamber is then covered with river rock to minimize the depth of visible water.

View looking back across all the new backyard features to create the perfect setting for relaxing and entertaining.

Landscape and hardscape plan showing the total renovation of this backyard.