Our customer had concerns about the existing structures and the new construction projects behind her home. Additionally, she had concerns about the unmaintained backyard and the lack of useable space. She was in need of privacy, while attempting to maximize outdoor living space in her small, turn of the century, downtown Flagstaff home. The consultation provided many options, but it was decided that the best fit for the character of the area was to use local and natural materials. Locally harvested Flagstone was used to make a patio that covered the entire backyard with incorporated planters for vegetable gardens. The privacy screen was constructed of redwood with the intention of hiding the neighbor’s home without creating the illusion of a wall. The privacy screen also acts as a trellis for the existing plants.

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Locally harvested flagstone patio with privacy screen.

Locally harvested flagstone patio with privacy screen.

Screen framed for privacy from neighboring home. Ability to function as a trellis for existing Virginia Creeper.

Overall project including vegetable planters, locally harvested Flagstone patio and privacy screen.

An outdoor living space with a privacy screen.

Trellis detail, designed to function as screen instead of a wall.