Our Backyard Reveal With System Pavers
This is a sponsored post for System Pavers. However, all opinions are my own.
I’m so thrilled to share our backyard reveal with all of you! It’s been a long time coming, and the wait is finally over. Over the last few months, we have been busy working with System Pavers to come up with our dream outdoor space. Now that our backyard is 95% complete, I wanted to share our designed space and give you some inspiration for your own slice of outdoor Heaven. Read on to see how the design and install process worked for us and see dramatic before and after photos!
We purchased our new home in May and began adding little details to the inside first. The backyard was a blank rectangle of dirt and the challenge, at that point, seemed daunting. We figured we would leave it for a while until we could come up with a plan that fit our needs. If you live in the Bay Area, backyards in new construction, aren’t what they used to be. We wanted to make the most out of the yard and needed assistance on maximizing the space without minimizing the design. That’s where System Pavers comes in!
About System Pavers
Since opening in 1992, System Pavers has become the leading design and installation company in the outdoor remodeling industry. Their 25 year workmanship warranty, comprehensive design services, and average 95% satisfaction rating set them apart and allow them to provide the best quality products and customer service. System Pavers has numerous locations throughout the country and also offer competitive finance options for those who need it! I also want to mention their awesome website where you can track your projects progress, make payments and also reach your team for any questions you may have.
The Process
We set up an in home design meeting with Albert Hagan, their design specialist. Neil had sketched out a plan on paper (because that’s what Neil does haha) and that’s where the magic started to come to life! Albert, who is awesome by the way, brought samples to help guide us in the right direction when it came down to the design aspects. Even if you are unsure of a direction for a design, the System Pavers design team can whip up an awesome design plan that works for you! We knew we wanted a pergola, turf/paver grid pattern and a larger area of turf for the kids to be able to play. Albert took notes and measurements and quickly got to work finishing up our initial design. The final design was something that excited everyone!
Once we were on the books for demo, Angela Harlin, our project manager, came out to meet us and explain the entire demo and install process. She was instrumental in keeping everything moving as well as answering any questions we had during the job. And she definitely answered plenty! I also love seeing a woman in control and in charge. Girl Power!
First, their team came in to remove dirt and level the ground. The kids loved seeing the bobcats do their work. Once that was done, base rock and sand were brought in for the turf and pavers. So exciting to watch the whole process. If you saw my Insta stories, you got to see a little piece of all of this. We chose 24×24 vintage gray pavers and a lighter gray Mow Strip for the planters (on Alberts’ recommendation). They compliment each other very well and we are very happy with the end result.
We had some time issues due to the county and dealing with the permit process for our pergola. However, once that was approved, it was smooth sailing from there. Beau, from System Pavers, came in and installed the pergola in, I think, 2 days! I also loved how he kept us in the loop, showed us exactly what he was doing and step by step how it would be done. Our Alumawood pergola was built to include a large fan and electrical outlets for our convenience. It’s amazing how you can customize the pergola to fit your needs. Neil also hung vintage café lighting along the trim of our pergola for added detail.
After the turf, pavers and pergola were installed, Neil and I planted privet trees (which we will shape into large lollipops), gardenias and hydrangeas in the planters along with river rock. I can’t wait for the gardenias to grown into big round balls full of gorgeous white flowers! I will definitely share more updates on the next little details we add into the yard. Currently, we are growing coriscan mint in the house for ground cover. Planting Corsican mint seeds was an eye opener at the Wagner’s. We learned during that experience, that I am super patient (Neil is definitely not) and the only one who could deal with such a task. The seeds were barely visible to the eye, HA HA. We shall see how that turns out, if at all.
In closing, I want to rave about our exceptional experience with System Pavers and I thank all of their amazing staff who helped bring our outdoor dream to reality. To find out more on how to schedule your free consultation, (they also offer great new customer incentives), check out their website: System Pavers
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Maryanne Christoforou | 21st Apr 20
April!
This is incredibly beautiful and functional. I see you in it completely. I love the overhead structure as well and the cut outs are modern and sleek but also timeless. Your family looks beautiful as well! Thanks for sharing the details and pictures.
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April!
This is incredibly beautiful and functional. I see you in it completely. I love the overhead structure as well and the cut outs are modern and sleek but also timeless. Great to see you and your family!
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Absolutely beautiful. Would mind sharing the sources for the sectional and table? Thank you!
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Roland G.| 10th Jun 20
Thanks for sharing your experience. Certainly one before and after jaw dropping transformation. Will have an appointment with them soon and will put you as referrer if that means somethingin your end.
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