This paver patio left room for boxwood planting along the house line. This gives the water run off a place to go when it rains. The raise planter helps to define the space.
This slate-clad fireplace with an adjoining outdoor kitchen define the two sides of this poolside dining area. Plumbing incorporated into the back of the fireplace serves as an outside shower for the pool/spa.
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