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t’s time to consider how you’ll use your 
outdoor spaces this year. Your backyard, 
patio, front lawn and garden aren’t just 
for outdoor activities. They are natural 
living areas that you can use to cook, eat, 
entertain and relax.
Belgard wants to help you take your 
outdoor spaces to the next level. From 
eye-catching driveways to stunning patios 
and serene landscapes, the company offers 
an array of products to complement any 
home. Here are four hardscaping design 
ideas you can add to your home to extend 
your living spaces and maximize your time 
outdoors.

1. PAVE THE WAY
Paved pathways are a practical and strik-
ing addition to front or back lawns. They 
guide guests through your outdoor spaces 
while adding visual interest and definition. 
Consider incorporating curves and bends 
in your pathways to create a sense of dis-
covery and intrigue. You can also enhance 
paved pathways with landscape lighting 
that illuminates the way during evenings for 
added safety and ambiance.
In addition to a paved pathway, you can 
also consider a paver patio. Paver patios 
create a relaxing outdoor space that you 
can enjoy after a long day at work or use to 
entertain friends and family. Also, adding 

a paver patio to your home can potentially 
increase your home’s value.
Once you choose what you want to pave, 
you’ll need to decide on the materials you’ll 
use. Whether you prefer the modern appeal 
of concrete pavers or pavers that mimic the 
rustic look of natural stone, there are vari-
ous options to suit your style and budget.
Choose a style like Papyrus pavers for an 
organic textural experience with a touch of 
modern elegance. Need material with style 
and installation efficiency? Check out Basalt 
pavers for a flame-textured stone design 
engineered to maximize pallet layout. For 
homeowners seeking a more tradition-
al aesthetic, choose Charlestone pavers 
reminiscent of early American streets and 
walkways for a distinctive look of weathered 
hand-cobbled stone.

2. RETAINING WALLS AND
FREESTANDING WALLS
Retaining walls are a multipurpose outdoor 
structure that serves functional and aesthet-
ic landscaping needs. They can help prevent 
soil erosion, create terraced levels for plant-
ing, and define different zones within your 
yard.
Retaining walls can also double as seating 
areas or garden beds. Whether you’re a gar-
dener or regularly host family gatherings, 
retaining walls can maximize your outdoor 

living areas for planting and entertaining 
while adding visual appeal to your environ-
ment.
Freestanding walls are most effective 
when the ground is flat and often used 
to divide landscapes into distinct areas to 
enhance the visual appeal of the yard.
Shelton Wall is a small freestanding wall 
that exudes old world charm with its rustic 
finish and earth tone blends. You can create 
intimate outdoor spaces with the privacy 
offered by this charming and durable wall, 
great for moderate height retaining walls to 
add terraces and more usable space in your 
landscape. Shelton Wall was also featured in 
Belgard’s recent project with fashion design-
er Tan France to help create his dream 
home in Salt Lake City.

3. OUTDOOR LIVING SPACES 
Think of your backyard as an extension 
of your home and find ways to seamlessly 
incorporate indoor luxuries in outdoor 
living spaces. Whether it’s a cozy patio, a 
spacious deck or a stylish pergola, these 
structures provide comfortable areas for 
relaxation and entertainment in nature.
Integrate features like built-in seating, 
fire pits or outdoor kitchens to enhance 
functionality and create a welcoming atmo-
sphere that your friends and family can 
enjoy. Choose durable materials that can 

Try these 4 innovative hardscaping designs
to make the most of your outdoor space.

Elevate Your
Outdoor
Retreat

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REAL ESTATE

