How One Family Transformed Their Hillside into a Tiered Outdoor Oasis
Backyard Living, Beautifully Layered
This family had a vision: turn their sloped backyard into something more: more welcoming, more walkable, more beautiful. With layered levels and careful curation, Southern Classic helped them build a space that’s as lush as it is livable.
The Challenge
The property offered size and views, but also steep elevation and little definition. It needed form, function, and finesse to become a true outdoor destination. Our team used elevation strategically, designing spaces that work with the slope, not against it.
The Transformation
Custom paver patio designed for entertaining and everyday ease
Natural stone steps and retaining walls that bring strength and softness
Sweeping walkways that connect spaces with natural rhythm
A sunken fire pit patio, wrapped in curved seating walls for cozy gatherings
Lush, colorful plantings that blend texture, movement, and seasonal flair
What Makes It Special
This project balances bold structure with botanical beauty. From the curved patio edge to the framing evergreens and perennials, every detail was placed with purpose. It’s a space that guides you, from the upper terrace to the fire below, while always inviting you to stop and stay a while.
The Result
Today, the family enjoys a backyard that feels like an extension of their home.
It’s layered but cohesive, designed to evolve beautifully over time, and already the envy of the neighborhood.
