Custom Paver Patio in Matthews

The Challenge

This Matthews homeowner needed an outdoor space that solved a specific problem — drainage, sloped grading, an underused yard, or a transition between indoor and outdoor living — without compromising the look of the home. Our team scoped the site, identified the constraints, and proposed a design built around the way the family actually uses the space.

The Design & Material Selection

For this project we specified Belgard pavers, chosen for durability in Charlotte's freeze-thaw cycles and for the way the color and texture sit against the home's existing architecture. The layout was drawn to match the home's sight lines, the lawn's natural grade, and the way the family moves between the house, patio, and yard.

The Final Result

A complete backyard transformation in Matthews, NC, has come to life, demonstrating a perfect harmony between foundational hardscape, lush greenscape, and vibrant softscape. This comprehensive project involved the installation of a new Fescue grass sod lawn, robust landscaping with plenty of plants, and a magnificent Paver Patio built with Belgard Origins 12, all in the sophisticated color of Newport. This combination of elements has turned a standard yard into a multi-functional and beautiful outdoor living space, just in time for the prime autumn season.

The centerpiece of this makeover is the Belgard Origins 12 paver patio. This paver is celebrated for its clean, contemporary look. As a “12” or large-format paver, it minimizes joint lines, which creates a sleek, uncluttered surface that makes the entire outdoor living area feel more spacious and modern. The choice of the Newport color is key to its sophisticated appeal; this subtle, versatile blend of neutral tones provides an elegant canvas that complements the home’s exterior and any style of outdoor furniture. This durable hardscape now serves as the low-maintenance “floor” for all outdoor dining, entertaining, and relaxation.

To frame this new patio, the installation of a new Fescue grass sod lawn provides the immediate gratification of a mature, vibrant, green carpet. This is especially vital in autumn, which is the ideal season for establishing cool-season grasses like Fescue in the Carolinas. The sod instantly heals the areas disturbed by construction, providing a soft, usable play area for family and pets, and a beautiful, verdant contrast to the neutral Newport pavers.

The final layer, the landscaping with plenty of plants, is what brings the entire design together. These new garden beds, filled with a curated selection of shrubs, perennials, and seasonal color, soften the hard edges of the patio and frame the new lawn. This softscape introduces vital texture, privacy, and four-season interest, ensuring the backyard is a feast for the eyes from every angle.