Upper Marlboro Maryland

Elite Terrace & Garden

Exterior Description

The renovation focused on creating a cohesive, functional, and aesthetically pleasing outdoor environment, utilizing red brick as the unifying element throughout the entire design.

Patio and Seating Wall:

• An elegant, raised rear patio was constructed with a perimeter defined by a low, curved brick wall, capped with a light-colored stone to create contrast.

• The patio area provides a solid platform for outdoor dining and entertaining.

• Integrated into the wall design, a solid brick structure was installed, suitable to serve as the base for a grill or an outdoor cooking area.

• Decorative brick pillars topped with lanterns were added at the wall's ends and strategic points, enhancing lighting and ambiance.

Walkways and Pathways:

• Winding, serpentine brick pathways in a distinctive herringbone pattern were designed and installed, connecting different landscape areas.

• The main path starts at the front and extends along the property, bordered by garden beds.

• A secondary brick path connects the back door area to the main patio.

Gardening and Landscaping:

• New garden beds with clearly defined borders were created, filled with dark mulch and populated with a vibrant mix of shrubs, perennial plants, and seasonal flowers.

• Additional landscaping elements such as decorative rocks were incorporated, and the turf was enhanced to ensure an intense, well-maintained green.

• In the entrance and side path areas, the landscaping helps guide the eye and integrates the brick structures with the natural surroundings.

The result is a transformed exterior that maximizes outdoor living space, offering dedicated areas for relaxation, entertainment, and circulation, all enhanced by the warmth and pattern of the brickwork.