5 Ways Masonry Contractors Can Imbue Landscapes With Villa-Style Flair in Middletown and Newport, RI Areas

One hallmark of a high quality landscaping job is that the atmosphere and features of your exterior living spaces are an extension of your home's interior comforts, and a complement to the character of the house itself. A gorgeous, villa-style home features beautiful stonework, creates the feeling that you are living in a luxurious countryside, and deserves a radiant and luxurious yard to accompany it. Here are five ways masonry contractors can imbue landscapes with villa-style flair in Middletown and Newport, RI, areas.

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Complementary Colors

The key to creating a successful extension of your home in your outdoor space is, instead of trying to match the color of your masonry structures exactly to the color of the home, make use of complementary colors. For example, if your home is a light, tan-colored hue, use a variety of naturally colored hues in your landscape masonry that range from cream, to shades of tan, to darker, earth-colored brown. If you live in a brick home, opt for a lighter shade of masonry, with fewer variants so as to not distract from the appeal of the home itself.

Flagstone 

Nothing says “stately, accomplished villa” more than the use of flagstone in your landscaping projects. These flat, natural stone pieces unite the proud atmosphere of your home with the natural environment around it. Extend a warm welcome to visitors from the moment they arrive with a natural flagstone driveway and walkway leading up to the front door. Add appeal and function to your side yard by extending the walkway along the side of your house, leading into the backyard. A flagstone patio or pool deck make for elegant areas to relax in your backyard. As you explore various hues of color that will complement your house, consider natural tones, shades of grey, or the ever-luxurious bluestone, where each piece is truly unique because of the different shades of minerals that run through the rock.

Brick Accents

If your home boasts a more traditional or historical ambiance, consider the use of brick for your walkways, patios or accents. A low brick wall or benches can define the spaces of your yard, and add to the welcoming atmosphere with the addition of seating areas for your guests. Complement a light-colored house with vibrant red brick accents, or darker, weathered shades of grey.

Pillars

Make a statement in your entryway with the addition of pillars at the entrance to your driveway or on your front porch. With so many options for the materials, height and shape of the pillars, you can find a look that matches the tone of your house. For the ambitious landscaper, consider constructing archways at the onset of your front patio area.

Retaining Walls

Masonry retaining walls are a sophisticated way to bring more nature into your landscape when they are used to plant tiered garden beds. Create the look and feel of living in the countryside with the combination of ornamental grasses, vibrant flowers and majestic stone.

Decorative Pieces

Add impressive focal points to your lawn with masonry features such as fountains, pedestals for planters, or walls and benches. Place a regal fountain in your front yard, surrounded by benches and lush greenery. Line your walkways or adorn your entryway with small stone pedestals topped with planters, and accent your seating areas with carefully selected annuals and perennials on either side. 

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