Creating a back yard living room is a great way to extend your home and activities outside. This multi-functional space in Hinsdale, Illinois included a dining area under a pergola just off a small deck area where the barbecue is located.

Mortared natural stone piers with 42″ concrete footings were built to support the posts to the wooden structure. Rich red clay pavers with an antiqued finish were used. Finishing accents of natural stone and a small raised planter provided space for flowers and structural support for the grading.

A separate distinct lounge area with a mortared stone fireplace, integrated seating wall and limestone cap completed this special project. The flooring surface is constructed with flagstone cut, pieces and dry-laid in a random pattern. The red pavers are used for border accents. Poured concrete footer foundations below the frost line along the entire wall and supporting the fireplace feature were part of the construction job.

A path made of crushed granite gravel edged with brick along the entire north side of the house was also part of this very attractive installation.