The homeowners of this backyard retreat envisioned an outdoor sanctuary with an expansive rock garden and a combination of fire and water features. They decided on a gray pool deck made with Unilock Bristol Valley™ pavers in Steel Mountain. This color was carefully chosen to complement the home’s roof and window paneling, providing a muted backdrop that allows other features to stand out.
The homeowners chose Bristol Valley pavers for their pool deck because they offer a subtle surface texture and understated edge detail that is strengthened with EnduraColor™ technology, providing a highly durable surface that resists the appearance of fading over time. This ensures the deck maintains its vibrant gray hue, even when exposed to harsh pool chemicals like chlorine. A triple-wide border of Unilock Town Hall® in Basalt wraps around the perimeter of the pool deck, providing a timeless look that mimics historic clay street pavers. To create the perfect border for their outdoor pool deck, the homeowners chose Town Hall because it can be laid as a permeable application. This allows any excess water to be absorbed back into the subsoil, lessening the risk of water puddling on the surface, which is integral for a pool deck where slips, trips, and falls commonly occur. Town Hall pavers were also incorporated as accent bands along the step treads leading up to the house, and the nearby beach house, and as a main paver rug at the two entrances of the beach house, laid in a herringbone pattern to create a sturdy, elegant design as you enter the pool deck space.
As an extension of the coastal ambiance, beach lounge chairs offer inviting relaxation spots. Low garden walls and pillars, constructed with Brussels Dimensional Stone in Sierra and lined with Ledgestone™ coping in Buff, evoke a rustic yet refined charm, complementing the gray pool deck. Inspired by biophilic design principles, which are aimed at integrating natural elements into hardscape design to enhance human well-being, shrubs, and flowerbeds infuse bursts of color into the pebbled surface, elevating its overall aesthetic appeal.
