West Akron Courtyard

West Akron Courtyard’s bluestone patio and sandstone border creates an inviting backyard entertaining space. This west-end Akron home is on a tight lot with very limited space, especially behind the home. The challenges to the site included an existing large deciduous tree, existing arborvitae hedge along the back lot line, and constraints brought on by the footprint of the home. The built-in natural stone bar allows the homeowners to entertain their guests outdoors, day or night. In the evenings, the warm glow of the permanent string lights gives a feeling of being in the coziest of living rooms, while surrounded by beautiful sandstone raised planters and the canopy of the mature tree. A rock garden feature with irregular bluestone stepping stones leads guests into and out of the space.