Featured Project

185 Pepper Ave

Custom outdoor living with a pavilion, kitchen, fireplace, and polished landscape framing.

This backyard transformation centered on creating a fully integrated outdoor living environment that feels as comfortable and intentional as the home itself. The completed layout combines generous entertaining space with warmer architectural details, durable hardscape surfaces, and a planting plan that softens the perimeter without competing with the built features.

A custom pavilion, outdoor kitchen, fireplace wall, and open dining areas give the property multiple ways to gather throughout the day and into the evening. The result is a highly functional landscape that balances everyday use, hosting, and a clean finished presentation from every angle of the yard.

Location 185 Pepper Ave

Scope Outdoor living, hardscape, planting, and lighting installation

Timeline 3.5 months

Designer Kristen Rudger

Photo Credit Scott Donschikowski

Client Goal

The goal was to turn the backyard into a more complete entertaining destination with covered seating, outdoor cooking, stronger visual structure, and landscape elements that made the space feel finished both day and night.

Solution

We brought together a covered pavilion, built-in kitchen, fireplace feature, large-format paving, lawn, raised planters, accent lighting, and layered perimeter planting to create a backyard that feels cohesive, comfortable, and ready for regular use.

Results

The finished project delivers a high-function outdoor room with clearer gathering zones, better evening ambiance, and a backyard that feels elevated, welcoming, and fully resolved.