Outdoor Living Spaces
Sustainable Designs you can grow with
Outdoor living spaces foster a deeper connection between nature and daily life, providing both equity and functionality. Carmel Landscapes transforms overlooked areas into purposeful outdoor environments that blend seamlessly with the natural surroundings. Our designs integrate biophilic elements, ensuring that every space enhances both the landscape and the way people engage with it.
Through sustainable craftsmanship, we create spaces that go beyond aesthetics—paver patios, retaining walls, fire features, outdoor kitchens, and water features become extensions of the home, fostering outdoor experiences that stand the test of time, allowing you to make lasting memories with family and friends.Who is the Best Hardscaper?
When searching for the best hardscaper, the answer lies in the details—quality craftsmanship, thoughtful design, and a process that prioritizes both functionality and beauty. Our approach ensures that every outdoor space is designed with precision and intention, allowing homeowners to enjoy timeless landscapes that complement their lifestyle. The best hardscaping is about more than just stone and structure; it’s about creating an environment where memories are made. Whether gathered around a fire feature on a crisp evening, enjoying meals in a custom outdoor kitchen, or relaxing on a well-crafted patio, these spaces are designed for real-life moments that last a lifetime. Every project aligns with our guiding principle: providing sustainable landscapes you can grow with 
Paver patios and paver walkways
Paver patios and paver walkways
The Foundation of Outdoor Living
Built for Longevity:
Quality Materials & Certified Expertise
We install premium pavers from trusted brands, including:
- Unilock – Known for advanced technology and enduring aesthetics
- Belgard – A leader in innovation and style for outdoor spaces
- Oberfield – High-quality, locally manufactured pavers built for durability
For those looking to incorporate natural stone, we offer selections such as Bluestone and Sandstone, bringing an organic feel to patios and walkways. These materials provide a refined, timeless aesthetic, blending seamlessly with both modern and classic landscape designs.
Our Approach to Paver Patios & Walkways
Built with craftsmanship and sustainability in mind, our paver patios and walkways create a strong, beautiful, and enduring foundation that blends seamlessly with the natural environment.
Fire Feature
Expertly crafted fire features
A well-designed fire feature transforms outdoor spaces into warm, inviting environments, making them ideal for both residential and commercial settings. Whether enhancing a private backyard retreat, a refined restaurant patio, or an elegantly designed hotel courtyard, fire features bring ambiance, comfort, and a natural focal point. At Carmel Landscapes, we build high-quality fire pits, fireplaces, and fire tables, integrating them seamlessly into patios, seating areas, and outdoor lounges.
Our custom-built fire features are chosen by homeowners, boutique hotels, distinguished restaurants, and exclusive recreational venues, creating environments that encourage guests to decompress, take it in, and enjoy the space they’ve built for themselves.
Fire features should be built to blend seamlessly into the surrounding landscape while offering functional warmth and ambiance. Whether installed in a luxury residence, a boutique hotel, a refined restaurant, or a resort lounge, these fire elements bring together high-quality execution, premium materials, and tailored design integration. With brands like Unilock, Belgard, and Oberfield, every fire feature is crafted to withstand the elements while maintaining a refined aesthetic.
Outdoor fireplaces
A custom-built outdoor fireplace makes a bold statement, serving as both a heat source and a sophisticated focal point. Whether installed in a private residence, a boutique hotel courtyard, or a distinguished restaurant patio, an outdoor fireplace enhances both warmth and ambiance.
Outdoor fireplace options include:
Freestanding or built-in designs tailored for both residential and commercial applications
Gas-powered fireplaces for effortless ambiance in refined outdoor dining spaces and lounge areas
Wood-burning fireplaces for a traditional experience in private homes or hospitality settings
Custom stonework using Bluestone, Sandstone, or natural veneer stone to complement refined architecture
Perfect for Greater Cleveland’s changing seasons, our fireplaces provide a timeless way to decompress, enjoy the moment, and reconnect with the environment.
Custom Fire Pits
Gas & Wood-Burning Options for Residential & Commercial Spaces
A stone fire pit is a timeless addition to any outdoor gathering area, offering warmth and a natural focal point. Whether you’re designing a gas fire pit for quick ignition and minimal upkeep or a wood-burning fire pit for an authentic flame experience, each fire feature is crafted for durability and long-term enjoyment.
Our fire pit designs include:
Gas fire pits – Ideal for restaurants and hospitality spaces that require effortless operation and minimal maintenance
Wood-burning fire pits – A classic outdoor experience, perfect for tailored backyard retreats and commercial venues
Natural stone and masonry construction – Using Bluestone and Sandstone for a timeless, durable finish
Built-in seating walls – Enhancing outdoor lounges with custom stone seating, ideal for commercial courtyards and event spaces
Fire Tables
Elevated Dining & Lounge Spaces
Retaining Walls
Structural Integrity with refined Craftsmanship
Engineered for Strength & Purpose
Retaining walls are vertical load-bearing structures designed to hold back soil, reshape landscapes, and enhance outdoor functionality. With careful engineering and high-quality execution, these walls seamlessly integrate with the surrounding environment while providing critical structural reinforcement.
Retaining walls are used to:
Prevent soil erosion and enhance site stability
Reclaim sloped land to create level surfaces for patios, gardens, or driveways
Support multi-tiered landscapes with precision-built retaining walls
Define outdoor spaces with a structured and polished appearance
By incorporating proven construction techniques and premium materials, retaining walls increase property value while ensuring long-term durability.
Materials Built for Lasting Performance
As the only Advanced NCMA Installer in the Chagrin Valley region, Carmel Landscapes designs and constructs retaining walls using the highest quality materials that meet both structural and aesthetic needs. Our expertise as a landscaping company ensures that each project is completed with precision and tailored execution.
Concrete Block & Segmental Retaining Walls – Engineered for maximum stability, load-bearing capacity, and erosion control
Reinforced Masonry – Designed for long-term strength and resistance to soil pressure
Custom Veneer Stone – Provides an architectural-grade finish that enhances visual appeal
Each retaining wall is tailored to the specific landscape, ensuring a seamless integration with surrounding outdoor spaces. Whether constructing walls for residential or commercial properties, Carmel Landscapes delivers durable and visually refined solutions.
Precision-Designed Retaining Walls with Industry Expertise
With an Advanced NCMA Certification, Carmel Landscapes delivers retaining walls that exceed engineering and design expectations. Whether creating a functional terrace, stabilizing a slope, or integrating built-in seating into a patio, retaining walls are designed with precision, structural integrity, and a refined aesthetic.
As a premier outdoor living contractor serving Northeast Ohio, our retaining walls complement patios, walkways, and custom hardscape installations, ensuring a cohesive and polished landscape design. From the private estates of Chagrin Falls to the commercial developments of Greater Cleveland, our retaining walls enhance both beauty and functionality.
Outdoor Kitchens
A Tailored Culinary Experience in Nature
Designed for Both Residential and Commercial Use
Outdoor kitchens are more than just an addition—they are an investment in functionality, ambiance, and craftsmanship. Whether for a private residence, an upscale bar, a boutique hotel, or a commercial dining space, these kitchens create a refined outdoor experience tailored to the needs of each setting.
As a trusted, highly rated outdoor living contractor and hardscaper serving Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio, we craft custom outdoor kitchens, bars, and grilling stations that are equally suited for homeowners, distinguished restaurants, and commercial venues looking to enhance their outdoor hospitality.
Tailored for:
Private residences – Seamlessly blending luxury outdoor dining with home architecture
Upscale restaurants & bars – Providing elegant, open-air culinary experiences
Boutique hotels, Airbnb properties, & resorts – Creating sought-after outdoor dining spaces that enhance the guest experience and strengthen a property’s appeal to discerning travelers.
Commercial outdoor venues – Offering high-end grilling and bar solutions for social settings
Outdoor kitchens can include:
Built-in grills and cooking stations – Designed for precision and ease of use
Granite countertops and prep areas – Blending durability with timeless aesthetics
Integrated refrigeration and storage – Keeping essentials within reach
Custom-designed bars and bar seating – A refined touch that enhances entertainment and ambiance
As an extension of the home or business, an outdoor kitchen is a place to decompress, make memories, and savor the ritual of cooking. The connection between food, fire, and fresh air brings a sense of balance to life, where flavors deepen, laughter comes easily, and every gathering becomes an experience in itself.
Every project aligns with our guiding principle: providing sustainable landscapes you can grow with.
Outdoor Lighting
Intimate Ambience You can see
Landscape lighting creates not only a safer space during the
twilight hours but also can be implemented to create another layer of ambience
and aesthetic to your existing spaces and allow you to continue their use well
into the evening. We
are able to use the existing structures of your landscape and create well lit
but intimate lighting that cast stunning shadows and highlight significant objects.
Water Features
Streaming Tranquility better than 5g
Integrate waterfalls, streams, and fountains throughout your landscape to create another layer of beauty and ambience for you and your guests. Recreation ponds are a great alternative to those who want a pool without the chemicals and upkeep of a traditional pool. A recreation pond uses a natural bog filter and water feature of your choosing to continuously clean the pond to crystal clear levels. Water features promote calmness, focus, and creativity.
Landscape Design Services
Landscape and outdoor living designs
Our design services foster the seamless integration of softscapes and hardscapes, ensuring a cohesive outdoor environment that enhances properties throughout Geauga County, Greater Cleveland, Northeast Ohio, and the Chagrin Valley. We emphasize project management and collaboration, working with clients, project managers, and city representatives to develop solutions that align with their goals. With a commitment to sustainability and biophilic design, we create spaces that blend natural elements with carefully crafted structures, enhancing both function and aesthetics. Softscapes bring life to a landscape through lush plantings, ornamental trees, and natural ground covers, creating seasonal color and texture, while hardscapes provide the foundation for usability and structure. Thoughtfully placed stone walkways, retaining walls that define spaces, and custom paver patios encourage movement and functionality, while outdoor fireplaces, seating areas, and pergolas turn landscapes into inviting extensions of the home. Our scaled drawings are tailored to the specific context, adhering to building codes and standard practices recognized by local building offices, civil engineers, and contractors. Visualizing your landscape design before breaking ground allows for well-informed decisions, ensuring that every detail contributes to a balanced and enduring outdoor space.