Clay or concrete? Molded or cobbled? Whether you’re building a patio, a walkway, or a driveway – or working with a landscape architect to design an entire project – you’ve got a lot of different options when it comes to paver materials. At Hursthouse, we’ve been building hardscapes for our client’s landscapes for more than […]
This month, HGTV has been kind enough to feature Hursthouse work in an editorial gallery. The HGTV team browses the work of hundreds of professionals when they prepare a new gallery, so it’s always an honor when they include something from us! You can see Bob’s design – a trellis he used to add interest […]
We’re blushing. Hursthouse was awarded the Best of Houzz 2015 in both the Design and Customer Service categories. We were chosen by the more than 25 million monthly unique users that comprise the Houzz community from among more than 500,000 active home building, remodeling and design industry professionals. Thank you to my dedicated team for continuing to provide exceptional […]
Thinking of putting a fire pit in the backyard? You’re in good company! From kings to cavemen, humans have always been drawn to the warmth and comfort of a roaring fire – and fire and fire pits have always been a central feature in the outdoor living space. That’s even more true here in Chicago, […]
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The pergola is a classic form – less enclosing than a gazebo or pavilion, but more intimate than open sky. Pergolas help define space, using 4 posts and an open-raftered roof to set a particular part of your yard apart for a particular purpose. We’ve been incorporating them in residential Chicago landscaping designs for more […]
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