A Balanced Backyard Escape on Long Island
This Long Island, NY family wanted a backyard that matched the classic design of their home. Our designers answered with a nearly symmetrical layout that balances a sunny lounge area, a naturally shaded spot for rest and a stone-lined pool in between. Add an outdoor kitchen, a linear fire pit and a raised spa wall, and the result is a calm, organized space built for long afternoons outside.
Unilock Beacon Hill Smooth Pavers
The pool deck and patio are built with Unilock Beacon Hill Smooth in warm grays and tans. The color blend complements the home’s siding and the surrounding gardens, and the smooth finish is comfortable underfoot around the pool. The patio stairs and pool coping use Unilock Ledgestone, giving every edge a crisp, finished look.
A Stone-Lined Pool with a Raised Spa Wall
The pool stretches between the lounge area and the shaded side of the yard, so there is always a spot in the sun or the shade. A raised wall faced in stacked stone veneer frames the spa area and adds height and texture to the design without blocking views of the yard.
Stacked Stone Outdoor Kitchen
For hosting, a stylish stacked stone outdoor kitchen includes a built-in grill, a mini fridge and a prep counter for barbecuing and bartending. It sits close to the pool and the house, so the cook can stay part of the party.
A Linear Fire Pit for Cooler Evenings
In the evenings and into the fall, guests can gather around a linear gas fire pit with blue fire glass. It is wrapped in the same stacked stone as the kitchen and spa wall, which keeps the whole design consistent. Colorful plantings along the patio edges and landscape design throughout soften all that stone and round out the space.
The Result
The balanced layout gives this family a backyard that feels calm and organized, with a clear place for everything. Sun lovers and shade seekers both have a spot by the pool, the cook has a dedicated station, and the fire pit extends the season well into the fall. Because the pavers, coping and stone veneer were chosen to work together, the entire backyard reads as one thoughtful design rather than a collection of separate projects.
Plan Your Own Backyard Escape
If you want a pool, kitchen and fire feature that work together as one design, our team can help. Contact us for a free consultation and see what we can build for your Long Island home.
