From manicured landscapes to stately patios and chef-inspired outdoor kitchens, get ready for some project overviews and ideas to help you get yours in shape. Make sure you bookmark your favorites so you can bring them to life at home.
Lee Sorensen’s Property is in a 38-home neighborhood in Westminster. Mr Sorensen wanted to create a backyard oasis that was both beautiful and water-efficient. He worked with Abby Rupsa, one of our favorite landscape designers, with Boranical Living to create a plan that included a variety of xeriscaped plants, as well as a stamped concrete patio and wood planters. We don’t typically suggest stamped concrete, but Lee appreciated the cost of stamped concrete as opposed to pavers.
Read MoreFrom fire pits to grills and pavers in-between, our work is inspired by the success of those around us. More specifically, our humble clients enjoying a more customized space to fit their individual needs. Here we’ll tour you through our 3 favorite projects and share why we thought they stand out above the rest.
Read MoreOne of our passions as a hardscaping company is to provide our customers with a place to spend more time outdoors enjoying the fresh air and sunshine. However, during extreme weather conditions, such as when it’s raining or in the hottest part of summer, it’s hard to get outside and enjoy your space. That’s why we offer many options for pergolas and enclosures, so that everyone has a space to enjoy outdoors, no matter the weather conditions. We value quality materials for all our projects and that’s why our favorite brand of enclosures to install is Suncoast Enclosures.
Read MoreAn outdoor kitchen is a great addition to any home, not only for the convenience it offers, but also for the added value it can bring. When done right, an outdoor kitchen can increase your home's value significantly, making it a smart investment for homeowners.
Read MoreWhether your space is for entertaining guests, cooking meals, or spending time with family, it's important to choose the right appliances and features to make your outdoor cooking and dining experience as functional and enjoyable as possible.
Read MoreI spoke with one of the owners, Becky, landscape designer Kristen Whitehead at Helios Landscape Design, and Jason Beck with Rock N Roll Stoneworks about their project in downtown Louisville. As you can see in the before photos, their backyard needed work. Becky and Rob’s dogs had made their own private escape: digging in the dirt, tearing out and killing much of the grass. The front porch and entryway also needed some attention. The left side of the patio had sunk three inches and although it had since been sured-up, it required some leveling before anything further could be done to it.
Read MoreContinuing our design series, we immediately thought of this project project in Boulder, Colorado. It was designed by one of our favorite designers, Kristen Whitehead, at Helios Landscape Design. We routinely work with Kristen and this project has many design aspects that we absolutely love and would like others to find inspiration in.
Read MoreWe spoke with Abby Rupsa, the owner and landscape designer at Botanical Living, LLC on a project we completed in late 2022. We regularly work with Abby on projects and we think this one was particularly successful. It received some recognition with one of the largest paver companies, Belgard, in one of their catalogs.
Read MoreWhen you look outside during this time of year, planning for upgrades to your backyard is possibly one of the last things on your mind. In reality, winter is actually one of the best times of year to attend to or start planning hardscaping projects for your yard.
Read MoreIf you're looking for a way to create an outdoor space that's both stylish and functional, and add comfort during sunny, a pergola is a great option. At Rock and Roll Stoneworks, we offer both wood and metal pergolas that can be customized to suit your needs. Wood pergolas are a classic choice that can provide both shade and protection from the elements. Metal pergolas are a more modern option that are known for having durability and being low maintenance.
Read MoreWe'll discuss how to design a new fireplace, which inserts are best, and how to incorporate stonework into your fireplace surround. So if you're ready to give your fireplace a makeover, keep reading!
Read Moreif your patio isn't looking its best, you might not be able to enjoy it as much as you'd like. Follow these five tips for cleaning your stone patio and you'll be sure to have a space you can enjoy until fall firepit season arrives with leaves to be blown away.
Read MoreWe at Rock N Roll Stoneworks of course love enjoying our respective patios and to fully do that, we love sharing food and recipes with friends and family.
Unlike other recipes on blogs, we won’t go into paragraph after paragraphs of how this recipe came about and yada yada yada. We’ll get right into it...
Read MorePrivacy screens are becoming more and more popular in backyards across the country. People are looking for ways to create a private space without having to invest in a full fence. If you're looking for ways to create privacy in your backyard, we have a variety of options available to you. In addition to traditional fences, there are a number of other options that can help you achieve the level of privacy you need
Read MorePavers are a great way to not only beautify your home but also increase its functionality. Pavers come in all shapes and sizes, so you'll be able find one that suits what space needs most - whether it's for entertaining guests at parties or just driving up from work every day. The best part about these paving options? They require little maintenance since they're made with natural materials.
Read MoreOne of the most common questions our design and sales team is asked during landscape and pool consolation sessions is “Which is the better patio material, pavers or stamped concrete?” While initial visual appearance is always at the forefront of our minds, our designers carefully consider the durability and maintenance of the paving materials we suggest and install. There are many pros and cons to pavers and stamped concrete.
Read MoreWe typically install manufactured pavers for our patios and entryways, but lately we have been installing a lot more natural stone. This install was one of our favorites because it is a unique sandstone that includes a modern look but with amazing details in the stone including fossils and color bands. The homeowners were looking to update their front entryway and wanted something that would be both functional and stylish.
Read MoreWe received a lot of feedback about this bench wall setup, so we wanted to follow up with some more information on it. In some areas it is called gabion. Gabion is wire cage or mesh filled with rocks and/or gravel to create a wall of some sort. This wall can, in turn, be used to create a fence, retaining wall, bench and other structures.
Read MoreHave you ever been sitting on your patio, enjoying the nice weather, when suddenly your eye is drawn to that big, ugly air conditioner? It can really ruin the look of your space. But what can you do about it? Well, we have a solution: decorative privacy screens.
Read MoreAdding boulders to your yard is more than just setting them in place. To start, we use a machine to put them in a desirable location. When we have the boulders in a spot that looks great, then we dig them in. You want to create a natural look. Think of the rock formations and boulders in the mountains. With that inspiration, you can create your own landscaping masterpiece.
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