A backyard with poor drainage. The existing patio had settled and did not give enough room for entertaining.

A view from the backyard showing an unwelcoming outdoor entertaining space.

This was the first conceptual design for the outdoor pool space. Separating the fire pit and outdoor kitchen space was crucial as well as creating auxiliary seating for chaise lounges.

The pool has been installed with concrete being poured around. Retaining walls will be installed next.

Retaining wall has been installed and Bluestone accent paving is nearly complete. The kitchen shells are starting to be constructed.

The outdoor kitchen shells are located and installed. Grills, side burner, warming drawer and storage drawers have all been set into the units

A view of the finished pavilion with adjacent evergreen planting and pillars

Rigid evergreen texture in contrasting with rounded edge of stones

There is plenty of room to sit in front of this outdoor kitchen. Custom masonry surrounds the pillars and grill units.

Refrigerator, trash can and extra storage are utilized on the bar side of the kitchen.

Both a gas and charcoal grill are inserted into this kitchen with side burners and a warming drawer.

Full range bluestone paving throughout pool surround and outdoor kitchen spaces.

Dark granite counter tops contrast nicely with the gray concrete, bluestone paving and planting surround.