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A lawn nobody used becomes a fire terrace

Fire pit and chairs on a gravel terrace behind a house at sunset
house lawn
Concept sketch, sample

The problem

A flat back lawn faced the house and nothing else. The family ate inside from September to June because there was nowhere to sit outside after 6 p.m.

Decisions on the plan

  • Moved the sitting area to the far corner so it looks back at the lit house
  • Gravel terrace on a drained base instead of more lawn
  • Fire pit sized for six, seat height at 18 inches
  • Two lighting zones: path on at dusk, fire terrace on a scene button

What they use now

The terrace is the room they use most in October. The lawn that is left is the part the kids play on.

“We sit out there in October with blankets. I did not think that was possible in Medina.”

Sample review Written for this demo.

Benches and a stone fire pit under a lit pergola
Sample photo
Stone chairs around a fire bowl
Sample photo
A low light among ferns
Sample photo

Plan my outdoor room

Step 1 of 3

What should the yard do?