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The completed Chatsworth Drive project in Memorial — a rectangular pool and spa in a stone deck below the rear terraces of a tile-roofed home, with a new lawn beyond
Memorial

Chatsworth Drive: Estate Sod and Covered Patio in Memorial

A Memorial estate given an outdoor setting to match its scale — fresh sod across the property, a covered patio seating area, large 2×2 pavers and layered planting.

NeighborhoodMemorial
Project TypeComplete Property Renovation
DesignerChris
Investment$380,000 – $400,000
TagsRenovations, Patio Covers, Outdoor Living, Hardscape, Landscape Design
01 — Overview

Set on a sprawling luxury estate in Houston’s Memorial neighborhood, this project was all about creating a refined outdoor setting that matched the home’s elegance and scale. We started by installing fresh, vibrant sod throughout the property, instantly transforming the landscape with a crisp, uniform green canvas.

Design Approach

One of the standout features is the expansive hardscape design. We laid oversized 2×2 pavers in a striking diamond pattern that gives the space a modern, structured feel while maintaining a sense of openness. This layout not only defines walkways and gathering areas but also elevates the overall visual impact of the estate.

To soften the edges and bring life to every corner of the property, we planted a curated selection of premium landscaping plants and trees. The greenery was chosen for both beauty and longevity, creating a layered, well-balanced aesthetic that complements the architecture and provides seasonal interest year-round.

A full-property irrigation system was installed to ensure everything stays lush and healthy with minimal effort. Paired with a low-voltage outdoor lighting setup, the landscape now shines both day and night. Elegant lighting accents key features of the yard, highlights the paver patterns, and casts a warm glow around the home’s perimeter—perfect for evening strolls or entertaining guests outdoors.

This Memorial estate now feels complete, with a landscape that’s as thoughtfully designed and carefully executed as the home itself.

02 — Features
  • 01Fresh Sod
  • 02Cover Patio Seating Area
  • 03Large 2x2 Pavers
  • 04Luscious Landscaping
03 — Walkthrough

Walk the project.

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04 — Design

The drawings.

Design rendering 1 for Chatsworth Drive, produced before construction
Design rendering 2 for Chatsworth Drive, produced before construction
Design rendering 3 for Chatsworth Drive, produced before construction
Design rendering 4 for Chatsworth Drive, produced before construction
05 — Gallery

Detail & craft.

Aerial view of the Chatsworth Drive pool with its tanning ledge, the paver and turf deck laid out in a diamond grid, and loungers along the water
Looking down on the Chatsworth Drive pool and spa, with red planters set along the coping and the covered terraces of the house behind
The rear of the Chatsworth Drive home from the lawn, with the pool, the raised spa, and new planting beds running along the stone deck
The new lawn at Chatsworth Drive running to the fence line, with purple-leaved planting massed beneath the mature trees
Aerial view of the Chatsworth Drive property, showing the tile-roofed house, the circular motor court, and the planted beds framing the drive
The Chatsworth Drive front elevation from the street, with the brick drive, clipped lawn panels, and new planting along the walk
06 — Before

Where it started.

The property as we found it, before design and construction began.

The Chatsworth Drive property as it was found, before work began
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The site at Chatsworth Drive before construction started
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The yard at Chatsworth Drive ahead of the rebuild
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The Chatsworth Drive property before the new build went in
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