A custom patio and fully equipped outdoor kitchen will completely transform the way your family uses the backyard.
Get the Job Done Right, Then Pour the Wine and Light the Grill
A custom patio and fully equipped outdoor kitchen will completely transform the way your family uses the backyard. In Wyndmoor, outdoor living is an extension of the home, not an afterthought. A well-designed outdoor space reflects the home's exterior, uses premium materials, and offers the durability to last through years of entertaining. Brick, stone, and pavers are chosen for their performance and style. Landscape lighting installation brings the entire space to life when the sun sets.
This is more than just a patio; it’s where birthdays happen, where neighbors stop by for drinks and stay for dinner. Every detail matters, from the way the lighting frames the walkway to how the outdoor kitchen is positioned between the grill and the seating wall. When done right, a backyard upgrade adds real curb appeal, improves the property's function, and becomes the new favorite room, just without a roof. If you’re already planning your next project, this is the space to build it around.
Talk to our team today to start getting your dream outdoor space planned!
The Renovation Process That Builds the Backyard You Actually Use
The Foundation That Holds the Experience in a Wyndmoor Yard
Wyndmoor backyards often slope away from the house, tucked behind stone homes built before the 1960s. Before anything is built, the ground is reshaped to hold it. Soil is dug out and compacted by the crew. A french drain is installed beneath the base layer to move water through the grade. In lots near Mermaid Lane or Queen Street, standing water is a risk. These early steps protect the property and make space for the patio to live clean and level.
Concrete footers are poured for structures like outdoor kitchens or fireplaces. This is essential in Montgomery County where freeze-thaw cycles shift lighter work. Once set, the project moves up from the ground and starts to define where walls, walkways, and seating areas will go. You begin to see your new space form around the existing landscape.
A Patio That Looks Like It Belongs on Your Property
Most Wyndmoor homes use Wissahickon schist or fieldstone in their construction. The patio needs to match that. Brick is cut and set in running bond or herringbone, framed with pavers for clean edge control. Mortar is set tight to keep surface lines clear. Drainage gaps are left below retaining walls to prevent water from backing into the yard.
You walk the space during install and know how each section will work. The dining zone is framed in stone. The grill zone sits low in the back corner and the seating curves toward the shade. The build fits the yard because it was built with the slope, the light, and the line of the house in mind.
Retaining Walls That Make Use of Every Inch
In many Wyndmoor lots, there is no extra space. A retaining wall doesn’t just hold back dirt, it unlocks useable surface. Low walls create planting beds or seat walls. High ones frame the property line and create privacy without a fence. Each one is built with block, faced with natural materials, and capped with brick or stone that matches the existing house.
The wall holds weight, but it also finishes the space. It becomes a design line that guides the entire landscape.
An Outdoor Kitchen That Matches the Home’s Character
You will not find prefab stainless boxes dropped on these patios. A fully equipped outdoor kitchen in Wyndmoor is block-built and finished with materials that belong beside stucco walls or original stone facades. Appliances are set into the build. Cutouts are made with precision. Venting, plumbing, and electric are placed out of sight.
The grill doesn’t float. It lives in the wall. It looks like it was always meant to be there. While the food cooks, people lean against the stone and talk. That is the kitchen working.
Lighting That Extends the Evening and Frames the Yard
Outdoor lighting matters more when trees take the sun early. Low voltage lights are placed into stair risers, wall caps, and beneath counters. Path lights are installed along walkways that wind through plant beds. River rock softens the edges where hardscape meets garden.
In Wyndmoor, the glow is part of the atmosphere. It gives the patio depth and shows the detail in the work. It makes the whole property feel calm and deliberate after dark.
Natural Finishes That Make the Space Feel Mature from Day One
Grass is edged, beds are filled. Mulch is placed to match the tone of the stone and walkways. Shade plants are selected that thrive in Wyndmoor’s filtered backyards. Ferns. Hostas. Coral bells. A rain garden may be added along the low edge near the garage or alley line to absorb runoff and protect foundations.
Nothing looks fresh from a catalog. It looks like it belongs. Because it was built to belong.
The Final Product Lives Like the Rest of the Home
This is not a stage, your outdoor space is the new center of the property. This is where kids sit on the wall with ice cream and where guests place their glass while the food finishes. The outdoor kitchen, the lighting, the walkways, the lines between grass and stone, they all serve the way the family moves.
Landscape Design Ideas That Make an Impression
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Built-In Play and Relaxation Zones for Young Families
For young families in Wyndmoor, the ideal outdoor space is functional and fun.
Think low seat walls surrounding a patio with a built-in fireplace and soft lighting. The open layout makes it easy to move between the table, the grill, and the grass. You get zones: one for gathering, one for playing, one for just standing with a drink and watching it all happen.
A rain garden can border the yard to handle overflow while adding color and pollinator plants.
Use mulch under play areas and between pavers to soften transitions and make maintenance simple. A smooth concrete finish under a covered pergola becomes a go-to spot for board games or school projects on a summer evening.
Interactive Layouts for Friends Who Like to Move
If you’re the homeowner whose back yard becomes the event space for game nights, happy hours, and watch parties, the layout should reflect that. Landscape lighting runs low and warm to frame the pavers and walkways, giving guests easy visual cues while creating atmosphere. A full outdoor kitchen is angled to face the yard so the host never misses the conversation.
You can create functional entertainment stations throughout the design. A countertop bar near the retaining wall. A stone dartboard alcove beneath an uplight. Cornhole set on a section of framed grass with seating behind. The property becomes the playground, and everyone knows where they want to be on Friday night.
Natural Features for People Who Just Want to Be Outside
Some homeowners want more green, less grid. A landscape design built around river rock trails, moss between flagstones, and wild native plants replaces the idea of lawn with something quieter. Lighting is tucked under foliage. A brick path leads to a tucked-away patio built just large enough for a morning coffee table and two chairs.
You’re still using premium materials. But the result feels less constructed and more discovered. Coral bells and hostas fill out the beds. Water moves into the rain garden during storms. Everything drains clean, holds up over time, and invites you to come out for a few quiet minutes every day.
Detail-Driven Finishes for Design-Led Homeowners
Some clients come in with a vision and expect precision. They want the fireplace to match the chimney. They want the color of the pavers to complement the house trim. They want the patio layout to center on their outdoor furniture down to the inch. And they want to feel proud of what’s been installed, because they’ve thought about it for a long time.
This is where attention to detail becomes the defining feature. Edges are framed with inset brick. Lighting is hidden under caps. The concrete is brushed and sealed to match the stone veneer giving a final product that reflects their home's beauty.
Struggling to find your own vision? Speak with the APS team and together we will build your dream outdoor space.
Outdoor Living That Pulls You Outside and Makes the Whole Property Work
You don’t need a reason to be outside and to get away from all those screens. You need a space that makes it natural. When the patio is set right, the lighting fades in at sunset, and the outdoor kitchen holds everything you need, you stay outside without even thinking about it. A long dinner, a late-night laugh, a morning coffee before anyone else is awake. That is what outdoor living gives back.
We believe everyone deserves a space that catches you when the day slows down. A backyard that opens the door and keeps you out there longer. A home that lives as well outside as it does in. One that enhances your lifestyle, increases curb appeal, and gives you something to share.
Wyndmoor homes already carry pride in their design. This just completes the vision. The work is quiet, but the result is clear. It’s the house people drive past a little slower. It’s the patio where neighbors linger on the way back from their walk. It’s the yard that makes you wonder why you ever ate dinner inside.
Call APS Masonry Contracting Today to Start Your Outdoor Living Project
We are a professional, hard working team that specializes in designing and building outdoor living spaces that feel like part of the home. Every project reflects the same dedication to detail, clear communication, and long-term value, whether it’s a full patio and kitchen or a simple stone wall that completes the layout.
Our business is built on customer satisfaction, not shortcuts. We provide cost effective services with premium results, finished cleanly and built to last. That’s what serving homeowners means and what an excellent job looks like.
Request a free estimate today and see how APS Masonry Contracting can bring your outdoor living to life.
Alec Serowatka : Sep 5, 2024 11:30:00 AM
Alec Serowatka