Fire pits, seat walls, outdoor kitchens and lighting — the additions homeowners actually use after the first season.
A patio is the foundation. These are the features our clients tell us they use week after week, long after the build is done.
The list
- A built-in fire pit sized for real chairs, not folding stools
- Seat walls that double as permanent seating and define the space
- A grill or outdoor kitchen counter with usable landing space
- Low-voltage lighting in steps, walls and caps for safe evening use
- A pergola or shade structure anchored into the hardscape
- A dedicated dining zone separated from the lounge zone by material change
- Planting pockets and raised planters to soften the stone
Design it all at once, build it in phases
Even if the budget only covers the patio this year, we plan conduit, footings and layout for future phases now. That turns a future addition into a simple connection instead of tearing up finished work.
Talk to a real hardscaper
Free estimates across Rhode Island. Call or text Kevin Soares and we'll walk your property with you.