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Bring Your Vision to Life with Backyard Design in North Royalton, OH
A LANDSCAPE YOU’LL LOVE
We can design and build a complete outdoor living space that suits both your stylistic sensibilities and your lifestyle. Take your backyard from hardly used to the ultimate entertaining hub, with a paver patio, custom-built pergola, fire feature, and more with excellent landscape design & construction.
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Very impressed with 1st Impressions! John and his team did a great job! Very professional and deliverer on their promise. We are very pleased with our landscape design. I would highly recommend!
— Mark K. via Home Advisor
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Endless Possibilities
A transformation of your landscape begins with an idea of creating a restful or activity-filled spot in the backyard—and the result will be a gorgeous outdoor living space where you will want to spend the majority of your time. To create such an outdoor oasis, our design and construction experts can plan out a beautiful paver patio, fire features, outdoor kitchen, stairs and walkways, water features, and more.
GRAND PATIOS & POOLSIDE DECKS
COMPREHENSIVE OUTDOOR KITCHENS
PRACTICAL PAVILIONS & PERGOLAS
LONG-LASTING FIRE FEATURES
DEPENDABLE LANDSCAPE RENOVATIONS
FUNCTIONAL RETAINING WALLS & DRAINAGE SOLUTIONS
Backyard Design in North Royalton, OH: Pavilions, Zones, and Project Flow
Backyard Design in North Royalton, OH starts with a plan that reflects how the space will be used every day. Define clear zones for dining, lounging, play, and circulation so doors, the grill, and seating do not conflict. If shade and year-round use are goals, a pavilion can anchor the layout and protect cooking or conversation areas from sun and rain. Confirm setbacks, easements, and utilities before finalizing dimensions. Specify a compacted open-graded base for patios, edge restraints for crisp lines, and positive drainage away from structures. Choose materials that complement the home and tolerate freeze–thaw cycles. Set walkway widths for two-person passing, and size steps for safe rise and run. Prewire for fans, heaters, and outlets to avoid later disruptions. A clear drawing set with elevations, details, and a phased schedule keeps procurement, construction, and inspections on track.
Backyard Design in North Royalton, OH: Lighting Layers for Comfort and Safety
Backyard Design in North Royalton, OH benefits from a layered lighting plan that makes evenings comfortable and safe. Combine path and step lights for navigation, task lighting under a pavilion for cooking or work surfaces, and soft accent lighting on trees, stone, or water. Select warm color temperatures and shielded fixtures to reduce glare and protect night skies. Group circuits by use so scenes can be dimmed or scheduled for dining, quiet time, or gatherings. Plan transformer placement with accessible conduit routes, drip loops, and room for future loads. Use low-voltage systems with weather-rated connections to simplify maintenance. Complement hardscapes with durable, region-appropriate plantings for four-season interest and lower upkeep. A brief maintenance routine that includes lens cleaning, timer checks, and seasonal aiming keeps the scene consistent. For coordinated design, construction, and lighting integration, 1st Impressions can manage layout, material selections, and final aiming so the space works day and night.
With over 20 years in business and more than a decade as a Unilock Authorized Contractor, 1st Impressions exceeds expectations with every outdoor living space we create.
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“They were great, the front yard looks fabulous!
I would recommend 1st Impressions to anyone who wants quality work with fantastic work crew!”
Susan S. via Home Advisor
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