Evelyn Carson
With a small existing deck that only had room for a table and grill, the Dibona family was having trouble entertaining. The upper paver patio is large enough to comfortably hold the family’s existing eight-person dining table that they loved. Another concern with the existing backyard was the fact that the old deck railings caused obstructed views of the scenic property. Kim says that the finished project fulfills two key needs—allowing for more functional entertaining space while also allowing them to enjoy the landscaping to the fullest. “It really worked out to give an organic feel since we have so many straight edges—from our furniture to the type of stone I knew I wanted to use. We have a more modern feel to design, clean and simple, but the curve with the wall added a special touch of interest.
“We use the space so much more now since we added the second tier that allowed room for a small couch and two chairs and a fire pit,” says Kim. The kids can be eating at the table while adults hang out around the outdoor living room area.
“Alan is a great landscape designer, not only did he work out the perfect plan for the patio but he also helped with plantings and future garden beds to soften up our backyard,” Kim says.
At Kingstowne, we love working with clients like the Dibona’s, helping to solve their problems and also allowing them to enjoy their properties more (and get more use out of them, too! While Kim was incredibly involved in the decision making and had lots of fantastic ideas for this project, other homeowners would prefer to be more hands-off—and that’s okay too. We are ready to work with clients at all levels of engagement in order to help bring their dream properties to life.
If you’d like more information on an outdoor living project at your home, request a consultation, get your customized plan, and relax while we get to work creating your dream backyard.
