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The completed Waverly Street project in the Heights — new steps and a paver walk at the back of a green bungalow, with turf running out from them
Houston Heights

Waverly Street: Front and Back Paver Hardscape in Houston Heights

A Heights front and back yard in low-maintenance hardscape — paver patios and large paver steps at the rear, and an aging Black Star gravel driveway banded with charcoal Hollandstone pavers at the front.

NeighborhoodHouston Heights
Project TypeBackyard Renovation with Large Pavers
DesignerChris
Investment$28,000 – $32,000
TagsRenovations, Front Yards, Hardscape
01 — Overview

This project redefined both the front and backyard with sleek, low-maintenance hardscaping. In the front yard, we upgraded the aging Black Star gravel driveway by incorporating a charcoal Hollandstone paver band to create a stylish and functional walkway. The refreshed gravel and new design provide a clean, cohesive look while maintaining accessibility for single or double-car parking.

Design Approach

In the backyard, we framed the basketball court with a Black Star gravel border, preparing the area for future expansion. The space features a contemporary staggered paver layout, which blends seamlessly with the front yard design. To enhance usability, we graded the yard, installed fresh St. Augustine sod, and added stepping-stone pathways leading to two distinct patio areas.

The first patio measures 7×7 and is made from Scandina Gray pavers, offering a cozy landing space. The larger patio serves as the main gathering area. This modern, streamlined transformation combines style with function, creating a polished outdoor space ready for everyday use.

02 — Features
  • 01Paver Patios
  • 02Custom Driveway
  • 03Large Paver Steps
  • 04Blackstar Gravel
03 — Walkthrough

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04 — Design

The drawings.

Design rendering 1 for Waverly Street, produced before construction
05 — Gallery

Detail & craft.

The side of the Waverly Street bungalow, with concrete steppers set into the turf lawn beside the new planting
The Waverly Street property from above, with the stepper path crossing the turf lawn to the house
Aerial view of the Waverly Street yard, with the stepper path and turf lawn laid out behind the bungalow
The Waverly Street turf lawn from directly above, with the steppers running from the deck to the rear of the lot
The green bungalow at Waverly Street, with the steppers and turf lawn along its flank
The Waverly Street frontage from above, with the new gravel and paver driveway
06 — Before

Where it started.

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

The Waverly Street property as it was found, before work began
Before
The site at Waverly Street before construction started
Before
The yard at Waverly Street ahead of the rebuild
Before
The Waverly Street property before the new build went in
Before
07 — Related Projects

More work.

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The completed Vassar Street project in Houston from above — a rectangular pool in a paver deck with turf joints, enclosed by black fencing beside a dark garden building
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