Have you ever heard the saying that your home should feel like it grew out of the ground it sits on? We had the opportunity to be part of a project that took that concept to a new level.
While building their beautiful new home, these homeowners made a remarkable discovery right in their own backyard: a natural bed of pure limestone. Rather than seeing this as an obstacle, they saw it as an inspiration. They decided to lean into the land’s natural history and use the naturally occurring limestone to define their outdoor living space. The result is a stunning, timeless sanctuary that is completely authentic to our varied Midwest landscape.
When you are planning a backyard remodel, the goal is often to create a space that feels like a natural extension of your indoor life. In this case, the land itself dictated the design. Inspired by the raw beauty of the stone they found on-site, the homeowners worked with the incredibly talented team at Nason’s Landscaping to create a cohesive patio space.
We were thrilled when Nason’s Landscaping chose us to supply the hardscape materials to round out this vision. When working with natural stone, the trick is finding a balance between the rugged, organic shapes of the raw material and the clean lines needed for a functional patio. By choosing high-quality natural limestone to match the backyard’s original bed, we ensured that every stone felt like it had been there for centuries.
To complement the expansive patio, the homeowners also added a custom limestone retaining wall. The wall acts as a beautiful, tiered frame for the property.
There is a sense of “quiet luxury” in using natural stone for hardscaping. It has a permanence and a weight to it that synthetic materials simply can’t replicate. Every time you pull into the driveway or step out onto the back deck, you feel that sense of pride that comes from reliable craftsmanship and high-quality materials.
The landscape designers at Nason’s Landscaping turned the existing hill into an elegant raised patio for an organic-shaped pool. The combination of Unilock pool pavers in varied tones of beige, cream, and charcoal provides a slip-proof surface and highlights the unique curved edges of the pool. What a beautiful place to cool off on a hot summer afternoon!
Whether you’re planning a pool area for summer fun or a quiet garden corner for morning coffee, the materials you choose matter. This project is a perfect example of how choosing stone that reflects the local geology can elevate a backyard from “standard” to “dreamy.”
We love seeing these transformations come to life, especially when they involve such a unique connection to the local landscape. It truly takes a village to pull off a project this seamless, and we are so proud to have played a part in bringing this homeowner’s vision to fruition alongside the pros at Nason’s Landscaping.
Are you ready to start your own outdoor story? Whether you’ve discovered stone in your backyard or you’re looking for the perfect materials to start from scratch, our team is here to help. Visit us at the showroom, explore our selection of natural stone and Unilock products, and let’s design a space that is perfectly, uniquely you.
Thank you for reading!