A retaining wall can serve as a dramatic visual backdrop for elements in your backyard. Here, the homeowners chose a multi-level stacked stone retaining wall to define the pool area, including statuary and draping plants to add to the feeling of luxury.
One way to make a retaining wall feel like a more intentional part of your backyard space is by incorporating a water feature into its design; the soothing sound of running water will make the space feel more serene and calm.
On a sloped landscape, a retaining wall can serve as both soil support and beautiful staircase. Here, the homeowners chose to use sandstone slabs to create a serpentine walkway from their home to the water’s edge.
Your retaining walls can and should echo the larger aesthetic of your home and landscaping. Here, the homeowners continued their property’s contemporary styling with hardscape elements that reflect the clean lines and interesting textures seen elsewhere on the property.