Inside out

This patio project, designed by Trish Curtis, in the Lincoln Square neighborhood in Chicago took two weeks to complete and was built in July 2014. The client had recently updated the interior of the home. The company was inspired by the modern clean lines inside and brought those ideas outside.

1. This backyard oasis is an extension of the home and showcases 3- by 3-foot bluestone flagstone with blue-chip joints that seamlessly sets the stage for backyard entertaining.
2. In order to achieve greenery all year long, the company used boxwood, rhododendron, arborvitae and pachysandra.
3. In the hopes of creating privacy in a bustling Chicago neighborhood, the crew installed a wood privacy fence, Japanese maples, a birch and a spruce tree.