Traditional Style Fire Feature - Techo-Bloc's Valencia Fire Pit.

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Affordable Hardscapes of Virginia

At Affordable Hardscapes of Virginia we view ourselves as "Exterior Designers" taking outdoor areas and making them functional, beautiful and pleasurable. Our exciting new approaches to traditional landscaping challenges result in outdoor living areas your family can cherish forever. Affordable Hardscapes of Virginia is a Design-Build company specializing in unique hardscape design and construction. Our Paver Patios, Retaining Walls, Outdoor Kitchens, Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits add value to your property and bring your quality of life to a new level.

Price Pool and Outdoor Living Space

Artistic Landscapes

This is a Tennessee stack stone fireplace. We used Ashlar cut and broken stack pieces. The Hearth band was a specially selected Tennessee crab orchard stone. The landscaping is new in the winter.

Beach Front San Clemente

Obvious Flair Interior Design

Martin King Photography

Camelback Mountain Residence

True North Builders, Inc.

Belgard Design Gallery

Outside Insight

Contemporary, Coastal + Compact

Landwell Design + Build Co.

This compact coastal backyard was transformed into a terraced outdoor living area with a cozy fire pit and steps to an upper level deck, creating a more usable, inviting exterior space. Belgard pavers, composite decking, custom steel work, prefabricated concrete slabs, a renovated plastered retaining wall, Mexican pebble, Palomino gravel, pots and Mediterranean plants, and perfectly styled outdoor furniture complete this backyard retreat. Photography by Joslyn Amato.

Studio City New Construction

Landmark Construction Crew

Patio of the New house construction in Studio City which included the installation of outdoor fire pit, pergola, brick pavement and landscaping.

Belgard Product Gallery

Red Valley Landscape & Construction Inc

Techo-Bloc Product Gallery

Elkton Supply

Techo-Bloc Display

R.P. Smith & Son, Inc.

Custom 1 1/2 story (based on a Carabelle)

Cypress Homes, Inc.

In the kitchen are these glass doors which lead to this amazing screen-in patio. The patio has a floor to ceiling fireplace that is perfect to keep warm by in any month of the year.

Small space BIG Outdoor Design

Berkeley Design Group

Clients desire was to have additional patio space to include a seating wall, increased paver space and a fire pit. We decided to install a natural gas fire pit with lava rock. We installed LED landscape lighting for increased night time enjoyment.

Euclid Residence

AquaTerra Outdoors

This beautiful outdoor dining area can be enjoyed year round with the large outdoor fireplace to keep you warm in the cooler months. Outdoor string lights give the space a nice warm and inviting ambiance.

Oliver Lake Side Living Area

GroundScapes

Fire Features

Nansemond Precast Concrete

Traditional Style Fire Feature - the Prescott Fire Pit - using Techo-Bloc's Prescott wall & Piedimonte cap.

Brown Patio Design Ideas with a Fire Feature

A patio is a paved outdoor area that adjoins a house, and is a popular addition to Australian and New Zealand homes. Not only is it yet another place to enjoy the great outdoors, but it can also save you time and money on landscaping. Often seen as an extension of the indoor living space, patios and courtyards can serve multiple functions. If you add outdoor furniture such as lounge chairs and a sofa, a barbecue or outdoor kitchen and a dining table and chairs, you can use them for entertaining, cooking, dining, and relaxing. Browse the Photos on Houzz for courtyard and patio designs to see how you can best utilise your existing outdoor area.

What materials should I use to construct my patio?

Stone pavers and bricks are the most common surface materials used for patios, while concrete, tiles and gravel are also popular. Stone paving is usually at the top end of the price bracket, but is highly durable and the most natural-looking of the surface materials available. Brick patios, on the other hand, are relatively easy to lay, and provide a warm, rich colour that can complement traditional homes. Concrete patios are one of the least expensive to build and are also very durable, while gravel is quick and easy to install. You will also need to decide whether you want your patio covered or left uncovered. You can add roofing if you plan on using the space regularly, or opt for a pergola, trellis or umbrella for shade instead. Patio enclosures, usually made from glass or mesh screens, can also transform your space into an outdoor room.

What outdoor patio furniture and decor should I include?

A patio can be so much more than just a paved slab, if you add the right additions. An outdoor kitchen and bar will help make the space the life of the party, while high-quality, low-slung chairs will make you want to stay outside for longer. If you have the budget, you may even consider adding a spa or pool. To make it the ideal al fresco area even when temperatures drop, a fire pit or fireplace will be able to keep you and your company toasty warm. To entice you and your guests into the space, make some room for greenery, even if you just a place a pot plant atop a table. It will help tie in the area to the surrounding garden. Fairy lights, garden torches and citronella candles will also help set the mood and keep the mozzies at bay, while soft furnishings such as waterproof rugs, pillows and chair cushions will add personality. For something striking, consider adding a water feature or wall garden. If you're ready to hire a landscape professional to help you with the job, browse our directory here!