An interview with Sue Perrault + Mark Pledger - W+M Agents
West + Main agents Sue + Mark have a great Colorado backyard that is a truly peaceful setting, backing to a pretty farmhouse and a pasture with cows.
It felt super rural and private and just so pretty, and was one of the reasons we bought the house," said Sue. "Our backyard patio, not so much. We had a large area that had been a water feature but was now just a pile of rocks, with a small 10-foot concrete slab out the back door. So, no place really to sit or entertain. We love the outdoors and wanted to utilize the space and make a lovely outdoor entertaining area.”
“The project was difficult and needed professionals to make it happen," said Mark. "This was not a beginner-level, lay down some pavers sort of situation. We interviewed several companies and researched a ton to decide on materials, etc. At first we considered stamped concrete, but after researching we found that it would require too much maintenance and was prone to cracking. We decided on the Belgard pavers in the Aspen color, which we absolutely fell in love with. For the border, we chose a dark brown shade."
“We absolutely love the finished project. We had them run a gas line to the firepit and the outdoor kitchen area and are so happy to just flip a switch and not have to worry about propane running out.”
The couple ended up choosing Twisted Vine Landscaping and Design to complete the project. They decided to keep the patio in a curved shape that matches the existing landscaping.
"It really turned out to be exactly as we had envisioned and is truly an extension of our home and the perfect outdoor living space," said Sue. "Our best advice would be to do your research on materials, interview a lot of companies to find the right fit, and then be present when work is being done."
"The patio turned out larger than we had originally planned and we are glad that it did," said Mark. "It feels spacious and gives us room for a couple of sitting areas as well as a nice dining space. We also used stacked rock for the firepit and the outdoor kitchen, and extended the patio to include the hot tub. We practically live out there now!"
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