hosted

Weve
a wedding with
150 people here,
and because the
space is designed
so you can have
your privacy,
but also able to
accommodate a
large group, it was
perfect.

Decking details
Everyone agreed that they liked the
footprint of the existing deck, but it
was not in great shape, and didnt
match the home very well, so a new
deck was installed using Ipe hardwood.
Dangelo suggested under-mounting
all the decking screws for a completely seamless look. White deck railing
brought the design together, and a
pergola was added, along with outdoor
fans and lighting to define the space. A
relaxing Jacuzzi was the finishing touch
for this phase.
The homeowner says she was elated
with the finished result because it was
very important to her to create defining areas within the space. It allows
you to enjoy the space wherever you
are, she says. We can enjoy drinks on
the little cozy couch under the pergola
and it doesnt feel too big. However,
the space also allows enough room for
the family to host large events. Weve
hosted a wedding with 150 people here,
and because the space is designed so
you can have your privacy, but also able
to accommodate a large group, it was
perfect.

5 The bar is a good example of an intimate space where people can gather during a get-together, yet not be far from the
action in the other areas.

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Patio is

Picture Perfect
Outdoor entertaining area shines in Central Ohio
By Jennifer L. K. Atkins | Photos by Randy Fath

Sam has an amazing view

from the back of his house
a picturesque pastoral
scene with the Ohio hills
rolling on into the distance.
It seems appropriate that
he has created an equally dramatic outdoor living
space against that backdrop. We wanted a place
where we could entertain
guests, where the kids
would bring friends over,
basically social outdoor living, explained Sam.
Jason Chupp of Grandview Land
scaping created a series of retaining
walls that cascade down from both
sides of the house to wrap around
the patio, using Unilock concrete pav
ers to replicate the feeling of stone. A
bold contrasting line of accent pavers
runs across the top of the antique-tex
tured walls. This is a recurring theme
throughout the design, including the
custom bar topped with granite built
beneath the porch. Four bar-height
swivel chairs are a modern take on
a classic Adirondack design, featur
ing wide slats rounded at the top and
Sailcloth Shell cushions for comfort.
Keim Concrete customized all of
the stamped concrete for the project,
using four different patterns, but relat
ed colors to tie together the various
spaces while also making them dis
tinct. Beneath the porch, the concrete
resembles seamless brown Travertine
stone. Rich in texture, the concrete
for the main patio was stamped to
replicate the random shapes and sizes
of Arizona Flagstone and then handstained in field colors.

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OPPOSITE: Sheltered beneath the porch, the granite-topped bar has plenty of storage and generous seating.
ABOVE: The Victoria pavilion shelters guests from the elements as they lounge in the warmth of the fire and the
beauty of the outdoors. below: The relaxing sounds of the waterfall set the tone for the whole patio.

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Sources
Landscaping: Plants and waterfall;
Walls, fireplace (Unilock); estate wall in
Sierra with il campo black accent pavers by Grandview Landscaping
(Holmesville, OH)

Grandview Landscaping installed

one of their signature water features
to meander along the right side of the
house. Bound by field stones, the water
runs to a pleasing waterfall, tumbling
onto more natural rock. The water is
then pumped back to the top, creating
a pool-less fountain eliminating the
maintenance hassle of standing water.
The 16x16 Victoria pavilion that
shelters the custom fireplace was strategically placed right next to the waterfall.
The whole combination of water and
fire together is soothing, says Sam. The
classic roof is supported by four columns made of wood wrapped in white
vinyl. I really wanted the structure to
be maintenance free, explained Sam.
Constructed from the same replica
stone as the walls, the fireplace takes
up the black line motif repeating it to
accent the textured hearth and mantel.
Convenient nooks keep wood dry and
at hand. Grandview also created a simple yet striking black square above the
hearth, mirroring the deep cushioned
Classic Terrace seating in black around

the fireplace. It looks like nice living

room furniture, but its made from
recycled milk jugs. It wont fade; and
can be left outside all year, explained
Sam. Looking for a green option, he
purchased everything from Berlin
Gardens line of poly lumber furniture.
The chairs are upholstered in a black,
white and beige stripe pattern. These
Foster Classic Stripes are repeated in
the throw cushions on the Sailcloth
Shell cushions of the sofa, interspersed
with others in Canvas Heather Beige.
Also made from poly lumber, the
dining set to the right of the pavilion
can also weather Ohios severe winters.
Four side chairs are paired with two
swivel rocker chairs at the head and
foot of the rectangular dining table.
Picking up the black line motif, the
dining pieces are grey with contrasting
black accents and Foster Classic striped
cushions. Set against the nearby wall, a
black buffet table makes serving easy.
We love the color, the constructioneverything! It turned out even
better than we could have expected,
smiled Sam.

Custom Concrete: All flatwork

done with Brownstone hardener;
Under the deck: Seamless Travertine
Stamp (Chocolate release); Under
pavilion: rotating Ashlar Bluestone
stamp (Dark Grey release); Main Patio:
Arizona Flagstone stamp (Dark Grey
release); Borders: Seamless Roman
Slate with dark grey hardener & Dark
Grey release by Keim Concrete
(Wooster, OH)
Victoria 16x16 Vinyl Pavilion
and furniture: Comfo-Back swivel
bar chairs in black with Sailcloth Shell
Sunbrella cushions; Classic Terrace
Deep Seating collection: Club chairs,
swivel rockers and sofa in black with
Foster Classic Stripes, Sailcloth Shell
and Canvas Heather Beige cushions;
Dining Set: 44x72 Garden Classic
table, Comfo-Back side & swivel chairs
in gray and black, manufactured by
Berlin Gardens and purchased
from Kauffman Lawn Furniture
(Berlin, OH)

TOP LEFT: The view of pastoral Ohio

from the patio is picture perfect.
LEFT: With a grand plan for social
outdoor living, the homeowners
have created multiple areas for
entertaining guests, each with
their own character. ABOVE: The
buffet stands out from the background of cascading series of
retaining walls and landscaping
beds.

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