This was a large back yard renovation that consisted of installing a swimming pool and spa, new patterned concrete decking, stone bed borders, a patio cover, new landscaping and custom trellises for screening and privacy.

This is a view of the south side of the property showing the custom screening trellis work and the free-standing patio cover.

This is the south entrance to the back yard patio area.

Side view of the detached patio cover.

Interior of Patio Cover

Close-Up of custom trellises created for privacy screening.

View from the north end of the back yard.

Landscaping along the existing retaining wall.

View from the north west corner of the back yard.

Corner view

This project was massive. We expanded the concrete patio footprint to allow for a large covered patio area that flows out to a firepit and a sport court space for basketball and other activities. The patio area under the new patio cover is stamped concrete and the firepit and sport court area is a broom finish. The retaining wall is beyond massive and required extensive excavation and planning with the concrete company. The retaining wall encompasses the majority of the perimeter of the yard. Also included in our scope of work was a comprehensive irrigation renovation and new turf for the remainder of the yard.

This photo was shot a couple of months after completion.

Photo is of the patio cover and new concrete area right after construction was completed.

Firepit and Sport Court area.

Sport Court area photo shot right after completion.

Retaining Wall (from right to left) Photo 1

Retaining Wall Photo 2

Retaining Wall Photo 3

Retaining Wall Photo 4

Retaining Wall Photo 5

This was a great project that challenged us a bit to attach the patio cover to the house in a seamless fashion while choosing the appropriate colors to complement the exterior of the house. We expanding the existing patio with colored, stamped concrete and build a patio cover and outdoor grilling area. We completed the project with stone bed borders and new landscaping.

Outdoor grill area for a gas grill and ceramic BBQ using grey and cream colored stone.

View of the closed gable joining to the house.

View of the grilling area from the back door.

This project ended up being much more contemporary than we usually design. We demolished the existing pergola and patio material and poured a completely new deck of stamped and colored concrete. Next, we built an attached patio cover with a closed gable against the house and painted it to compliment the home. We added a tongue-n-groove ceiling with can lighting and two ceiling fans.

View from the pool side of the patio.

This is a great view of the ceiling, lighting and the ceiling fans along with a better view of the new concrete patio.

Close up view of the tongue-n-groove ceiling.

Here you can see the rounded corners of the step down patio area.

We loved this project. We came in and demolished the existing decking and poured all new, uniform decking to include a large patio cover area. Once the decking was complete, we built the patio cover and outdoor kitchen, installed a new drainage solution and laid new turf and stone bed borders.

View of the outdoor grill area for the Green Egg and gas grill. Random rectangular stone work and lueders countertops

View of the closed gable roofed patio cover and lighting.

View from the rear of the patio cover. This shows the other closed gable, the wall of the outdoor kitchen and the retaining wall encompassing the covered patio area.

View from the patio cover area across the yard showing the new decking and stone bordered landscape beds.

Photo 1:  This project was extremely customized from the beginning - Minimalist and Modern.  Phase I - Back yard construction was immediately followed by Phase II - Landscaping.

The existing concrete decking was added onto and overlayed and an L-shaped patio cover with can lights, ceiling fans and a windwall were built.

Photo 2:  The intent was to create a structure that looked as if it had always been part of the house.  A cinder block retaining wall along with drainage solutions replaced the old railroad tie wall.  The windwall was constructed to frame the dining area and protect the diners from wind or blaring sun.  

A special caveat to the project was custom fabricated, stainless steel post sleeves to protect the wood from several feral cats living and being cared for on site.

Photo 3:  Dining area

Photo 4:  As the back yard style became more modern after adding the new patio cover and updated patio,  we softened the hard lines with areas of lush greenery and water features.

Photo 5:  The back landscape was free-flowing, simple, colorful and clean with a curved pot water feature, low-voltage lighting an other colorful pottery.  All landscape beds were encapsulated in mortared stone bed borders.

During the build process the homeowners had the grill and fire pit renovated separately as well.

Please see our Before and After pictures to appreciate the dramatic changes in this yard.

Photo 6:  To compliment the home's minimalistic style, the front landscape consists of elevated poured concrete borders, straight, clean and formal lines that are accentuated with decorative, architectural pots to create a clean, modern entry to the home.

Photo 1:   This project turned into two, back to back phases.  We began in the back yard where three different contractors had built different projects.  Their work had created drainage issues and one structure was so poorly built that it had to be removed.  The pool builder had not integrated the decking steps properly to transition down to the cabana and the landscaping needed a face-lift and did not match the Tuscan style of the house.

Our solution was to first add onto the upper decking, creating steps in new locations which transitioned more effectively to both the cabana and fire pit areas.

Photo 2:  We then overlaid the entire decking area with the same pattern and sealed it.  It is very difficult to notice any remnant of the original layout. 

Please see our Before and After pictures.

Photo 3:  Secondly, we laid out a new landscape pattern and style with mortared stone borders that matched the new decking color.  In association with the landscape, all drainage issues were corrected including channel grate decking drains.

Photo 4:  Lastly, the original low-voltage landscape lighting was re-designed and installed.  The final effect is overall continuity and cohesion looking as if one (1) contractor had built the entire project.

Photo 1:  The front yard was a complete landscape low voltage lighting renovation.  Here again, we wanted to keep within the Tuscan style while addressing other drainage issues and evolving shade trees.

Photo 2:  View from the driveway entrance.

Photo 3:  View from the corner of the house.

Keller Back Yard Renovation - Photo 1:

This renovation was extensive and included a patio cover with several different wall types, a fireplace, new grill cabinet with Green Egg and a kegerator, new decking, shutter/blinds, stairs, fencing and wrought iron.  The transformation is dramatic.  Please see our Before and After pictures.

Keller Back Yard Renovation - Photo 2

This photo shows the stone work on the outside of the walls and on the chimney.  It also gives you a sneak peak at the shutters that were installed for privacy, wind break and ventilation. 

Keller Back Yard Renovation - Photo 3

This view really shows off the interior of the patio cover.  You can see the shutter/blinds that can be opened as blinds, opened completely to let in more air and sunlight or kept closed to block the hot, Texas sun.  And check out the kegerator taps.  You know there are some happy grillers in this back yard.

Keller Back Yard Renovation - Photo 4

This is best view of the rear wall and the wood burning fireplace.  

This was a large property renovation that included a complete pool renovation with spa relocation, a new decking layout, outdoor kitchen and a patio cover.   We also designed a new landscape plan to include new stone bed borders, an irrigation and drainage reconstruction and landscaping in the back and front yards.

(Pool renovation was completed by our pool building partner.)

Please see our Before and After page for the dramatic changes this renovation made to the property.

The new covered outdoor living environment and kitchen allows for family and guests to lounge in the sun or in the shade.  We installed a ceiling fan over the dining area, spotlights over the grill and interior and exterior sconces for lighting.

From this angle you can see the spaciousness of the shaded area and the incline that we needed to work with.

This is the view from the back of the house and it also included the new landscape bed and stone borders.

This picture shows the new grilling area with space for the Green Egg, the new grill and the burner.  As with all of our kitchens, the counter height is customized to our client.  The counter height for this project was calculated to accommodate the primary cook who is 6'-9".

This is a view of the front of the property.  It is difficult to capture the size of the front of this house.  Here the emphasis was in softening the architecture and in creating a cohesive design for such a long front elevation.  As always we wanted this landscape to be beautiful with as little maintenance required as possible.

Please see our Before and After page.

Photo 1:  The homeowner's of this property wanted to expand their outdoor space so that they could grill and dine outside.  We poured a new, expanded patio to include a circular area for a fire pit, built a large patio cover with an outdoor grill and created a couple of small landscape beds to soften all of the hardscape.

Photo 2:  Here is a view of the circular fire pit section of the patio.  The homeowner elected to use a portable fire pit so that the area could be used for more than one function.

Photo 1:  This is the second phase of a project that we worked on the year before.  In this phase we added this detached patio cover and wrought iron railing and gate.

Photo 2:  Here is a great view of the covered space and ceiling.

Frisco Outdoor Entertaining Area.  For this client we built this large patio cover with a new patio area and stone grill cabinet.

Along with the new patio cover and outdoor entertainment area, we built a new fence with a solar powered gate.  We were able to expand the driveway over the remaining yard area for a larger parking and play area.

Back Yard - Photo 1:  This is the view when walking into the back yard from the side of the house.  The patio cover was existing.  We built a grill cabinet around the posts, created new stone bed bordered landscape beds, put an overlay on the existing concrete and added landscaping to bring it all together.  It is quite a transformation.  Please see the following pictures and our Before and After Page.

Back Yard - Photo 2:  Here is the view from the other side of the grilling area.  The new grill cabinet is topped with Leuders stone and is built around the existing patio cover.

Back Yard - Photo 3:  Here is a view from the grilling area across to the larger, lounge and dining area patio cover.  This patio cover was existing and sat on existing concrete decking.  We encapsulated the posts with brick, continued with the concrete overlay, built a 57 foot seat wall with accent lighting along the edge of the patio and added more landscaping.

Back Yard - Photo 4:  From the back door you can view the grilling area, the new landscape beds and the pathway that connects the two areas.

Back Yard - Photo 5:  This is the view of the 57 foot seat wall that we built along the edge of the existing concrete decking.  It is topped with Leuders stone and is equipped with accent lighting.

Back Yard - Photo 6:  This perspective has you viewing the entire area from the opposite corner of the back yard.  You can now see the additional landscaped beds, the large patio area and the grilling patio.  The stonework was quite extensive on this project and made all the difference in creating well defined spaces.

Front Yard Photo 1:  The front yard project consisted of creating new stone bed bordered landscape areas to bring out the front of the house and removing existing trees and replacing them with new species.  Please check out our Before and After page.

Front Yard Photo 2:  View from the driveway looking toward the front of the house.  We tried to position the plants and trees to accentuate the architecture of the home.

Front Yard Photo 3:  This bed opens up the corner of the entryway with new plants and lovely Japanese Red Maple.

New Outdoor Entertainment Area - Photo 1

For this client we replaced an existing wood deck and pergola.  The original structure was at the end of its life span and could not be saved.  We stayed with the wooden deck base and added a large covered structure with side railings, ceiling fan, lighting and additional outlets.

New Outdoor Entertainment Area - Photo 2

Here is a side view to better see the railings and wooden deck base.

Plano Back Yard Renovation - Photo 1

This project was large by any standard and very complicated in design.  The pool was existing and the layout made the grill arbor design challenging.  In order to accommodate all the kitchen appliances (Including Hot and Cold running water and sewer hook-up)  the cooking area/grill cabinet had a unique layout and ended up being forty-seven (47) feet in length.

This project also included a pool side pergola, new bed borders and landscaping, custom cedar cabinets, new concrete decking, overlay of existing decking and a swimming pool renovation.

Please see our Before and After Photos.

Plano Back Yard Renovation - Photo 2

 Here is another angle to help you get an idea of the size of this pergola and the scope of this project as a whole.

Plano Back Yard Renovation - Photo 3

Here is the side angle of the cooking/grill pergola.  It also shows the new decking and decking overlay along with the finished pool renovation.

Plano Back Yard Renovation - Photo 4

Across from the cooking/grill pergola is this lovely pool-side pergola with custom cabinets and bench for added storage.  This pergola is equipped with two ceiling fans, inner and outer lighting, an outdoor speaker system and plugs and hook-ups for a television.  It is perfect for lounging and outdoor dining.

Plano Back Yard Renovation - Photo 5

Here is a picture of the forty-seven foot long grill cabinet and cooking area that we constructed to hold the following:  Green Egg, Large Grill, Burners, Sink with hot and cold running water (hooked up to the sewer), Ice Chest, Kegerator,  Trash area and assorted cabinets and drawers for storage.

Please see the Grill section of portfolio for more detailed pictures.

Photo 3:  This picture shows how we dressed up a storm shelter that was added to the project after the design phase.  We created landscaped beds around the structure, added custom, wrought iron railing  and built a flagstone clad set of stairs to create a type of observation deck.  The home owners absolutely love this addition.

Photo 1:  The following pictures show the renovation project next door to our first Frisco Property Renovation.  This was another massive project.  No area of this property went untouched.  These pictures show the scope of the project, how the new landscaping and stone bed borders were integrated into the project and a couple of different views of the new grilling area.  

We added new stone bed borders to landscape areas, renovated the irrigation system, added new lighting, built a new stone grill area, and installed all new plant material.  The transformation is amazing.

Photo 2:   This shot shows the stone bed borders and landscaping at one end of the "T" shaped pool along with a view of the new grill.  The landscaped beds were mirrored at the other end of the swimming pool.

Photo 4:  This the view from the dining area pergola.

Photo 5:  We added this stone grill cabinet between two existing pergolas per the  homeowner's request.  They wanted more prep space and wanted to be able to grill out in the sun but also wanted the ability to move the grill to a covered area if the weather turned windy or wet.  This is why the grill is not totally encased.

Photo 6:  This shot might help to show the scope of this property as it is only showing about one third of the back yard.

Photo 7:  We didn't forget the front of the house.  Here we created new landscape beds and encapsulated them with stone borders, planted new trees, flowers and shrubs, renovated the irrigation system, added landscape lighting and created a custom wrought iron gate for the front entry.

Photo 8:   The front gate.  Custom fabricated and painted.  It is quite a statement.

The scope of this project was extremely large.  We tore out all of the old landscaping, the existing pergola and the existing deck (Please see our Before and After pictures).  From that point on we built.  This backyard renovation included a very large patio cover, grill and grill cabinet, new decking, new walls, new stone bordered beds, landscaping and a water feature (pond).

This is the side view of the patio cover.  You can see the size of the structure along with the very spacious seating area along the grill cabinet.

This front view of the patio cover also shows the depth of the patio area, the new flagstone steps w/lighting and the expanded decking area.

This is the view of the grill from the newly poured covered dining area.

From this angle you can see the entire grill cabinet that includes the burners, the grill a refrigerator and a trash cabinet.  There is ample space for prepping and serving.

There is ample seating for guests along the bar ledge of the grill cabinet.

For the comfort of our clients we installed three ceiling fans and sconce lighting throughout the area under the patio cover.  Heaters were also installed along one side of the patio cover so that this area can be used during the cooler months of the year.

This view is of the new flagstone steps with installed step lighting.

This photo shows the tongue-n-groove cedar ceiling of the patio cover.

This water feature pond is right next to the dining area and adds its own soft music to the environment.

Here is a view of the flagstone edging around the new deck area.

This walkway was created to lead from the far side of the outdoor area into the yard.  It is a wonderful transition from the hardscape into the grassy, landscaped area of the yard.

Photo 1:  Our clients wanted to turn their back yard into a concrete playground for their children.  We created a patio area on the higher level that we will later come back and add a patio cover to.  We also created a special section for the trampoline and a half-court sized basketball court.  To enclose the yard and keep the young ones safe, we built a new fence to replace the other one that had blown down.  Please see our Before and After shots of this property to realize the complete transformation.

Photo 2:  Here is a view of the corner area constructed for the trampoline.

Photo 3:  The upper level of this grand, concrete yard is the future home of a patio cover for shade where the parents can watch the kids play.

Photo 4:   This is another view of the new fence.

We added a new outdoor kitchen for this Coppell family to include a natural stone cabinet and granite counter tops.

Photo 2:  Here is a shot of the Green Egg installation.  I absolutely love the double level of granite here.

Photo 1:  For these owners we completely remodeled the decking area, added a covered step-down cooking cockpit, new landscaping and bed borders and refurbished the existing fire pit.

Photo 2:  This is a different shot of the covered cooking area and renovated deck area.

Photo 3:  Here is a peak at the step-down, covered cooking area.  This area includes a grill, extra burners section, utility drawers, a refrigerator, a trash cabinet, bar ledge and plenty of prep and serving space.

Dallas Project - Photo 1:

Complete front yard renovation included a new driveway, new mailbox, complete irrigation renovation, new sod, stone bed borders. stone planters and of course, lots of new plants.

Dallas Project - Photo 2:

This new driveway was a big part of the Dallas front yard renovation.  It completely transformed the front of the property.  Please see our Before and After page.

Dallas Project - Photo 3:

This large patio cover was built off of the garage and extends the length of the driveway to the fence. For this outdoor living area we added new concrete decking, a custom grill and Green Egg cabinet, lighting and fans and outlets for comfort and night time use.

Dallas Project - Photo 4:

Here is another view of the patio area that includes the new grill area and shows the custom trellis work against the renovated fence.

Dallas Project - Photo 5:

For this patio cover we used tongue-n-groove cedar on the underside of the patio cover for a rich, finished look.

Dallas Project - Photo 6:

On top of the newly poured driveway and decking area we built this custom stone grill and green egg cabinet with sawn-leuter stone counter tops.

Dallas Project - Photo 7:

Custom trellis panels are placed all along the back fence of this Dallas property.

Dallas Project - Photo 8:

Along the alley and motorized fence we planted shrubs and ground cover for color and created a gravel area for drainage decorated with strategically placed boulders to define the property line.

Dallas Project - Photo 9:

We built a moss boulder wall along the street side of the house to accentuate the large, mature tree and to add depth to this side of the property.

Photo 1:  This client in Southlake had a bad experience with a contractor they had hired before to build a patio cover over the existing grill area.  A permit was not pulled and the City made them tear down the partially built structure.  We came on the scene with a client that was very skittish about hiring another contractor to take care of this job.  We obtained the proper permits and built them a structure that they are extremely happy with.  We also fenced in the pool equipment area, landscaped the front and back yards and took care of some existing drainage issues.

Photo 2:  This is the view from the gate entry to the back yard.  You can see the kitchen is now covered and can be used year round.  We added lighting on the outside of the patio cover and on the inside.  There are also spotlights over the grill area and the whole thing is wired for audio and video.  Looking through the covered area you can see the new landscaping installed in the existing beds.  Please see our Before and After Pictures.

Photo 3:  Here is the view of the inside of this new addition.  All of the lights (inside and out) are on separate switches with dimmers, a corner shelf was built for mounting a television and the structure is wired for sound.

For this project we tore out all the existing overgrown vegetation and bed borders and replaced it with new stone borders, grass, plants and ornamental trees.

Back Yard Renovation - Photo 1:

This back yard was severely overgrown.  We took everything except for the pool out of the yard and created a clean, relaxing tropical retreat. This project included all new decking, new design, an outdoor grill and tons of new plant material.  Please see our Before and After page to see the extreme changes.

Back Yard Renovation - Photo 2:

This is just another view of the newly opened area

Back Yard Renovation - Photo 3:

This grill area will be the gathering place for many, many years to come.

Flower Mound Back Yard - Photo 1:

At this property we completely renovated the back yard with a pool, decking, patio cover and outdoor grilling area.  Note how seamlessly the roof lines are joined.

Flower Mound Back Yard - Photo 2:

We installed a large new pool and spa to complete the backyard renovation.

For this property we installed decking, a pool with a rock waterfall and a fire pit.

Argyle Renovation - Photo 1:

This project included a new concrete patio, patio cover with stone pedestals, stone bed borders and landscaping.  Please see our Before and After page.

Argyle Renovation - Photo 2:

The curved design of the bed borders and planting areas soften and compliment the straight lines of the patio area.

Argyle Design - Photo 1:

Here we created a design for a very large property in Argyle that included the front of the house, the entryway and driveway and areas along the perimeter of the property.

Argyle Design - Photo 3:

Beds added along the driveway add a welcoming appeal.

Argyle Design - Photo 2:

We dressed up the entry and added beds along the driveway to tie it all together.

Argyle Design - Photo 4:

This view of the property gives you a feel for the size and scope of this project.

In this space we completely removed the existing wood grill cabinet and installed a new stone grill area with matching, ceiling height back wall.

This pergola was created in an unique shape to take advantage of the usable deck space and to fit the contours of the home.

Colleyville Back Yard - Photo 1:

On this massive project we worked with an industry associate.  Our company designed and installed the landscaping and our associate took care of the construction.

Colleyville Back Yard - Photo 2:

We installed a water feature  to add another dimension to this very long landscape area.

Colleyville Back Yard - Photo 3:

Plant material of all types, sizes, colors and textures were added to compliment the new construction.

Flower Mound Property - Photo 1:

This front yard was completely re-designed and renovated to compliment the depth of the lot and soften the hard lines of the house.

Flower Mound Property - Photo 2:

This planter was designed to screen and beautify the driveway area.

Patio and Pergola - Photo 1:

For this space we created a large patio area to provide lounge space in the sun and a shady retreat.

Patio and Pergola - Photo 2:

Here is a picture of the pergola showing the stone wrapped pedestals.

Front and Back Yard Renovation - Photo 1:

At this property we pulled the beds further out to compliment the style of the house and the covered front area. 

Front and Back Renovation - Photo 2:

For the back yard of this project we constructed a large patio cover and two smaller pergolas.

Front and Back Yard Renovation - Photo 3:

And finally, we designed this landscape to compliment the pool area and to redirect water for proper drainage.

Here we created a beautiful and more traditional landscape.