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Contemporary & functional backyards can always be appreciated. The goal for this yard was to incorporate a firepit area with built in seating while maintaining an open concept flow between the dining and lounge areas. The outdoor firepit should be connected to the main patio but still feel as if you are isolated when in the flame area. A contemporary Unilock Beacon Hill Granite Fusion slab is used in conjunction with Unilock Copthorne Basalt Paver to add some texture and colour variation. The main pavers are smooth, & the accents are pitched. The pitched accents are strategically inserted to boldly break up the textures. An L shaped accent wall & 2 pillars are built the corner of the dining area. Large precast Oaks Aria steps are put in places with grade changes to even out the grade changes & prevent future movement of the stonework. Joints are sanded with Gator brand polymeric sand to deter future weed growth. A Bloodgood Japanese Maple & Columnar Beech trees are planted to screen off the rest of the yard & neighbours from the patio area. Maiden Grasses & Hydrangeas are planted to break up the stonework with some soft textures and brighten up the space. An irrigation system will keep the brand new Kentucky Bluegrass sod looking green. Lighting is put in treed areas. Uplighting makes the trees dazzle at night.