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The completed Tangley Street project in West University — a pergola and paver terrace against the brick elevation of the house, with a new turf lawn alongside
West University

Tangley Street Project: Patio Cover and Outdoor Kitchen in West University

A maintenance-free backyard built to sit with the home's traditional architecture — a custom patio cover and outdoor kitchen, artificial turf, and concrete steppers set into gravel.

NeighborhoodWest University
Project TypeMaintenance-Free Backyard & Outdoor Kitchen
DesignerChris
Investment$75,000 – $85,000
TagsOutdoor Kitchens, Patio Covers, Turf, Hardscape, Outdoor Living, Landscape Design
01 — Overview

This project was designed to elevate the property while staying true to the home’s traditional architecture. From the beginning, the focus was on creating a cohesive outdoor space that felt like a natural extension of the house rather than an afterthought.

Design Approach

We began with a full design plan to ensure every detail served a purpose. A custom patio cover and outdoor kitchen were built to seamlessly integrate with the home’s structure, using thin keystone brick that mirrors the existing architectural elements and creates a timeless, cohesive look.

To balance the hardscape, we incorporated custom planters that add softness and greenery throughout the space. High-end artificial turf provides a clean, low-maintenance lawn, complemented by large-format stepping stones that create both visual interest and functional pathways.

Privacy trees were layered along the perimeter to create depth and screening, while a thoughtfully integrated dog run ensures the space is both beautiful and practical for everyday living.

The result is a well-balanced outdoor environment where architecture, landscaping, and functionality come together.

02 — Features
  • 01Custom outdoor kitchen
  • 02Elegant patio cover
  • 03Concrete steppers with gravel
  • 04Artificial Turf
  • 05Landscape lighting
  • 06Clean minimal layout
03 — Walkthrough

Walk the project.

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04 — Design

The drawings.

Design rendering 1 for Tangley Street Project, produced before construction
Design rendering 2 for Tangley Street Project, produced before construction
Design rendering 3 for Tangley Street Project, produced before construction
Design rendering 4 for Tangley Street Project, produced before construction
05 — Gallery

Detail & craft.

The Tangley Street pergola over the paver patio, with planters at the columns and turf running up to the edge of the terrace
The Tangley Street backyard, with the turf lawn between the brick house and the new paver patio
The corner of the Tangley Street yard, with the pergola, the turf lawn and newly planted trees along the fence
The outdoor kitchen at Tangley Street, with the stainless grill set into a brick island beneath the pergola
The side walk at Tangley Street, with pavers and gravel running between hedging and the brick columns of the terrace
Close view of the granite countertop on the Tangley Street kitchen island, with the brick surround and the turf lawn beyond
06 — Before

Where it started.

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

The Tangley Street Project property as it was found, before work began
Before
The site at Tangley Street Project before construction started
Before
The yard at Tangley Street Project ahead of the rebuild
Before
The Tangley Street Project property before the new build went in
Before
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