Arranged on an expanse of red brick pavers, this outdoor dining area feels cozy, as if it’s ensconced in its own outdoor room. The herringbone pattern—reminiscent of a fine parquet dining room floor—is enclosed within rectangular bluestone slabs. This is an unexpected approach, as bluestone fields and red brick paver accents are used elsewhere on the patio.
A carefully trimmed boxwood hedge adds another layer of enclosure, creating an intimate space within the larger landscape.
All-green plantings, including boxwood shrubs, a low pachysandra border, and a bank of mature trees, showcase the texture and visual interest that can be achieved through varying shades of green.