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Custom Gemstone Patio, Stone Bench and Concrete Walkway Build

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Here's what we were working with - a plain dirt backyard with no real outdoor space to speak of, and a front entry that lacked any kind of defined path. The homeowner wanted something that actually looked sharp and held up over time. That's exactly what we set out to build.

Out back, we poured a full concrete slab and covered it with large-format dark gemstone tile. The tile is laid tight, grout lines packed clean, and the surface has that deep, polished look that really sets it apart from a standard concrete patio. It's a surface that does the heavy lifting - weather resistant, easy to maintain, and genuinely good-looking.

The curved stone bench is the detail that pulls everything together. Stacked natural stone veneer on the outside, capped with matching gemstone tile on top. It wraps around the edge of the patio and creates a natural boundary without putting up a wall. It doubles as seating and a design feature at the same time.

Out front, we formed and poured a curved concrete walkway alongside a landscaped planting bed. The formwork had to follow the arc of the bed, so it wasn't a simple straight pour - it took careful setup to get the curve right and the finish smooth. The end result is a clean, solid entry path that ties the front of the house together.

When you combine the back patio, the stone bench, and the front walkway, you get a full exterior upgrade that actually works as a connected design. Everything is built on concrete, so there's no shifting, no settling, and no guesswork about how long it'll last.