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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.
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