Custom Built Outdoor Living Spaces

Recent projects in South Russell, Chagrin Falls and Solon

Looking for more details on what Carmel Landscapes offers in hardscape construction and outdoor living space design?

Here are a few of our recent projects in Northeast Ohio that transformed backyards into getaways with unique patios with custom designs.

1: Outdoor kitchen, patio, deck and living space in South Russell

Landscape construction in South Russell, Ohio, featuring custom patios, walkways, and engineered retaining walls.

The ultimate entertainment space: this design and construction started with a 3-tier 1,600 sq/ft of TimberTech Coastline decking giving access to the saltwater inground pool. Unilock Holland stone pavers were installed around the pool in sailor fashion with Brussels full nose coping in dark charcoal.

The outdoor kitchen space was built with brick and mortar to perfectly match the existing house design. The large AZEK pergola, overlooking the pool, houses the full outdoor kitchen: 48: gas grill, griddle and stock pot with two sinks and faucet, a wine bar, refrigerator and ice machine, and finished cabinetry. A 16′ tall fireplace rests seamlessly at the edge of the pergola, warming guests on chilly evenings. The entire space was enclosed in TimberTech aluminum fencing.

The project required a full rebuild of the pool plumbing system, navigating the existing property utilities. Carmel Landscapes dealt with the multiple variance meetings between the township of Russell and Geauga County to ensure compliance with all local and county property codes.

Project progress photos

a mason works on patio construction in progress, poured concrete, brick masonry, green forest
construction worker builds custom covered enclosure for a new outdoor kitchen and patio
work in progress - outdoor kitchen construction, brick and mortar, hardscape construction workspace.
new completed outdoor kitchen with grill, stove, sink, wine bar, refrigerator under a covered patio
finishing touches being put on a brand new outdoor kitchen and patio installation
outdoor brick fireplace on a patio in South Russell Ohio

2: Patio, walkway, stone walls and outdoor fireplace in Chagrin Falls

A beautiful paver patio, complete with a gas fireplace and seating wall built by Carmel Landscapes hardscape contractor.

This project in Chagrin Falls laid the foundation for a brand new backyard experience with a 900 sq/ft paver stone patio, fireplace, new lighting and gas implements for future expansion. Designing the space required replacing an existing timber deck, rerouting a water swale and improving very wet ground conditions.

The new patio was intentionally designed and constructed to allow for additional features like a kitchen space, additional gas firepit and attached pergola. The construction created new driveway access using Unilock beacon hill pavers in fusion color and sailor laid beacon hill small rectangles in dark charcoal that would match the rest of the patio. The custom-built belgard seating wall and gas firepit topped with Unilock ledgestone caps  showcase how our designs are able to integrate many different brands of materials and modular systems to achieve a unified appeal.

Lighting was a major point of attention for the patio, as the customer wanted a specific, relaxed feel that wouldn’t light up the neighborhood like a football stadium at night. We installed hideaway Kitchler modular lighting with a temperature of 27K, which casts shadows very well and creates a relaxing environment for the homeowners and guests.

Project progress photos​

home in Chagrin Falls Ohio with old decking prepared for new construction
design drawings for a new patio and walkways
hardscape designer finishing stone patio
final phase of construction on a paver stone patio

3: Stone veneer, natural wood fireplace, patio, steps and pergola in Solon

stone patio with natural stone wall, fireplace and pergola

A unique biophilic design took shape in this 600 sq/ft hardscape installation in Solon, Ohio. Our designers incorporated the shagbark hickories on the property and used curvature in place of sharp corners and straight lines that works perfectly with the natural shape of the landscape.

Custom masonry on the stone veneer created a perfect match to the existing stonework on the house, and provides additional seating to the space. Each stone was hand-picked, cut and chiseled by our expert masons.

Unilock ledgestone caps and steps along with Oberfield Ozark pavers complimented the Unilock Copthorne border installed in soldier fashion. Low voltage lighting was hidden under the cap stones on the veneer, creating a relaxing effect around the pergola and custom natural wood fireplace.

Project progress photos​

drawings of new patio installation with custom stone veneer, pergola and natural wood fireplace
hardscape construction site shows new foundation for a patio and fireplace installed in a back yard
a hardscape construction site shows the building of a fireplace and veneer in preparation for a full patio installation

Trusted by Northeast Ohio families for over 15 years

Carmel Landscapes was born out of a deep love for the natural beauty of Northeast Ohio. Over 15 years in the business, we’ve refined and perfected naturalistic, biophilic design that works with nature to create beautiful outdoor living spaces.

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Carmel Landscapes shows its ICPI badge certified in Paver Patios and Hardscape construction
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Carmel landscapes located in Geauga County is a proud member of the Chagrin Valley Chamber of Commerce.

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