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Outdoor Design Ideas with Brick Pavers and River Rock

Hood House
Hood House
Mihaly SlocombeMihaly Slocombe
Hood House is a playful protector that respects the heritage character of Carlton North whilst celebrating purposeful change. It is a luxurious yet compact and hyper-functional home defined by an exploration of contrast: it is ornamental and restrained, subdued and lively, stately and casual, compartmental and open. For us, it is also a project with an unusual history. This dual-natured renovation evolved through the ownership of two separate clients. Originally intended to accommodate the needs of a young family of four, we shifted gears at the eleventh hour and adapted a thoroughly resolved design solution to the needs of only two. From a young, nuclear family to a blended adult one, our design solution was put to a test of flexibility. The result is a subtle renovation almost invisible from the street yet dramatic in its expressive qualities. An oblique view from the northwest reveals the playful zigzag of the new roof, the rippling metal hood. This is a form-making exercise that connects old to new as well as establishing spatial drama in what might otherwise have been utilitarian rooms upstairs. A simple palette of Australian hardwood timbers and white surfaces are complimented by tactile splashes of brass and rich moments of colour that reveal themselves from behind closed doors. Our internal joke is that Hood House is like Lazarus, risen from the ashes. We’re grateful that almost six years of hard work have culminated in this beautiful, protective and playful house, and so pleased that Glenda and Alistair get to call it home.
Naperville Private Residence
Naperville Private Residence
CB Conlin Landscapes Inc.CB Conlin Landscapes Inc.
Lower-level reclaimed Purington clay brick patio with natural stone steps, lush shade plantings and vintage street lamp.
Design ideas for a small traditional backyard patio in Chicago with brick pavers.
Backyard Cottages
Backyard Cottages
Sogno Design GroupSogno Design Group
Photo by Langdon Clay
Large country backyard full sun garden in San Francisco with a garden path and brick pavers.
Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation
Eastview Before & After Exterior Renovation
nancekivell home planning & designnancekivell home planning & design
Enhancing a home’s exterior curb appeal doesn’t need to be a daunting task. With some simple design refinements and creative use of materials we transformed this tired 1950’s style colonial with second floor overhang into a classic east coast inspired gem. Design enhancements include the following: • Replaced damaged vinyl siding with new LP SmartSide, lap siding and trim • Added additional layers of trim board to give windows and trim additional dimension • Applied a multi-layered banding treatment to the base of the second-floor overhang to create better balance and separation between the two levels of the house • Extended the lower-level window boxes for visual interest and mass • Refined the entry porch by replacing the round columns with square appropriately scaled columns and trim detailing, removed the arched ceiling and increased the ceiling height to create a more expansive feel • Painted the exterior brick façade in the same exterior white to connect architectural components. A soft blue-green was used to accent the front entry and shutters • Carriage style doors replaced bland windowless aluminum doors • Larger scale lantern style lighting was used throughout the exterior
Back Porch
Back Porch
CS Thomas ConstructionCS Thomas Construction
Bevelo copper gas lanterns, herringbone brick floor, and "Haint blue" tongue and groove ceiling.
Country backyard verandah in Other with brick pavers, a roof extension, with columns and wood railing.
Country Club I
Country Club I
Blueline, Inc Landscape ContractorsBlueline, Inc Landscape Contractors
Design ideas for a large transitional backyard full sun garden in Denver with brick pavers.
Small town garden no lawn
Small town garden no lawn
Amanda ShipmanAmanda Shipman
Amanda Shipman
Small traditional courtyard full sun xeriscape in Hertfordshire with a garden path and brick pavers for summer.
Front Door Finishes
Front Door Finishes
Southern Custom DoorsSouthern Custom Doors

Mid-sized traditional front yard verandah in Raleigh with brick pavers and a roof extension.
Plantig design and planting
Plantig design and planting
Renz LandscapesRenz Landscapes
Mid-sized traditional front yard partial sun garden in Raleigh with brick pavers.
Fall Annuals
Fall Annuals
Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.Greenhaven Landscapes Inc.
Fall arrangement of purple fountain grass, mums, and cabbage in Longshadow limestone planters surrounded by pumpkins and gourds. Hannah Goering Photography
Georgetown - Low Country Neighborhood
Georgetown - Low Country Neighborhood
Visbeen ArchitectsVisbeen Architects
With porches on every side, the “Georgetown” is designed for enjoying the natural surroundings. The main level of the home is characterized by wide open spaces, with connected kitchen, dining, and living areas, all leading onto the various outdoor patios. The main floor master bedroom occupies one entire wing of the home, along with an additional bedroom suite. The upper level features two bedroom suites and a bunk room, with space over the detached garage providing a private guest suite.
Olsen Property
Olsen Property
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior DesignParadise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
hardscaping, 1.4 minus gravel walkway, rock garden, water features, waterfall, pondless, outdoor living space, outdoor seating, concrete pavers, flagstone hardscaping
Kiehl - Harbor Oaks
Kiehl - Harbor Oaks
Dane Spencer Landscape ArchitectureDane Spencer Landscape Architecture
Giovani Lunardi
This is an example of a tropical side yard garden in Portland with brick pavers and a garden path.
Assorted Landscapes
Assorted Landscapes
Wright Landscape Services IncWright Landscape Services Inc
Large traditional front yard full sun driveway in Toronto with brick pavers for summer.
2013 ALE: Mechanicsburg Residence
2013 ALE: Mechanicsburg Residence
Pennsylvania Landscape & Nursery AssociationPennsylvania Landscape & Nursery Association
PA Landscape Group, Inc. http://www.palandscapegroup.com/ Project Entry: Mechanicsburg Residence 2013 PLNA Awards for Landscape Excellence Winner Category: Residential Hardscaping $60,000 & Over Award Level: Bronze Project Description: Our client was ready to replace a deteriorating wood deck at the back of their home. They wanted to create an area where his wife and two daughters could enjoy the outdoors,occasional meal off the grill, and hang out with friends. We were challenged to keep the outdoor room from sprawling over a rear yard with a consistently changing grade to the side property line and keeping some open lawn for the sports minded daughters. The area at the back property was wooded and owned by the homeowners association and not maintained. Our design goals were to create a three season area to enjoy the grill year round and social space for family and friends. Oh yes,a place to read the newspaper and watch the Philly's. The existing deck was surrounded by six foot Euonymus alatus, which we decided early on to save and transplant if possible. The Euonymus had been a part of the house since it was constructed. The Euonymus became a new screen, to separate the area from the property line. We created a landing large enough to tie the door,grill pavilion and patio areas together and the steps are good if more kids show up than expected. The dining and grilling area is under roof of a 12ft. x 18ft. pavilion. This structure provides a roofed enclosure. The interior roof is softly lighted and a fan provided to keep a comfortable breeze. The grill,table, and hardscape buffet provide all that is needed to dine and a spot to set the TV to keep up with the Philly's. After dinner the family can move down to the fireplace and hot tub area to relax and enjoy the evening. While Dad can spread out the sports page on the table and read the newspaper. Brussel Block pavers, by Unilock,were choose for the casual tumbled quality and smooth clean surface to accommodate socks and bare feet. One inlay was placed just off the landing to be a central point of the outdoor space. Darker red colored Copthorne pavers, by Unilock, are used as accents both vertically and horizontally to be contiguous with the fireplace element. We set the fireplace at a 45 degree angle and set the wood boxes parallel and perpendicular to the fire box. This creates a cozy seating area and prevents the total layout from running straight across the rear ofthe house. We also constructed a customized the hearth to provide a wider sitting area. Coming from the garage we keep the same grade to the back kitchen door, dropped down one step to the patio and pavilion and then down two steps into the fireplace and hot tub area. This also breaks up the feeling of going straight across the back of the house. The grill island houses a Lynx grill and in the end of the grill island is a refrigerator so that everyone does not have to keep going behind the counter to get drinks.At the opposite end of the pavilion a hardscape buffet was built to provide more counter space for serving food and supplied with electricity to provide power for a TV,computer etc. Low voltage pathway lighting was positioned along the walk from the drive to the back doors for security and safety along the path. Up lighting to the interior of the pavilion roof give an ambient light to the grill and dining area and minimal lighting to the fireplace which will radiate its own light. Control of the pavilion lights is located on the grill island. Low voltage lighting provides a great view along the back wood line. This light along the wood line expands visually the space allowing the backyard to become a great space for all to enjoy. Our client's expectations were surpassed in meeting the challenge of our design goals. Photo Credit: PA Landscape Group, Inc.
Beverly Hills, CA
Beverly Hills, CA
KES StudioKES Studio
Interiors by SFA Design Photography by Meghan Beierle-O'Brien
This is an example of a transitional patio in Los Angeles with brick pavers.
Blackburn
Blackburn
Inspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen DhaliwalInspiring Landscape Solutions by Parveen Dhaliwal
View of the front garden pathway, from the new aggregate driveway. 6 months from completion. For more pics, refer also to the Blackburn album.
Design ideas for an expansive contemporary front yard full sun garden for spring in Melbourne with a retaining wall, a wood fence and brick pavers.
Southwest Swale Way - Front Yard
Southwest Swale Way - Front Yard
Native Edge LandscapeNative Edge Landscape
The existing excavated limestone boulders were strategically repositioned to not only serve as functional components but also as visually striking features to the modified design of the dry creek pathways and planted areas. The trees are viewed as an opportunity to utilize dark Whittlesey mulch to provide contrast, water retention, and tie in to other defined beds and oak clusters on the property. The front walk is comprised of sawn limestone pavers surrounded by crushed limestone rock mulch and accented by river rock dry creek bed that follows through to the backyard. The pavers lead down to a poured-in-place concrete path that grants access to outdoor utilities and matches the driveway seamlessly.
Planting redesign
Planting redesign
Tilia Garden DesignTilia Garden Design
After removing the over grown shrubs, we planted pretty perennials to provide seasonal interest all year round, which is also low maintenance.
Design ideas for a small arts and crafts backyard partial sun xeriscape for summer in London with with raised garden bed, brick pavers and a wood fence.
Der wahre Kern
Der wahre Kern
Agnes Morguet Interior Art & DesignAgnes Morguet Interior Art & Design
This is an example of a scandinavian garden in Hamburg with brick pavers.

Outdoor Design Ideas with Brick Pavers and River Rock

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