The concrete driveway that came with the house has done its job. But after years of Illinois winters, freeze-thaw cycles, and salt exposure, it shows every bit of that history. Cracks run through the surface. Sections have heaved. The color has faded to a flat gray that does nothing for the front of the property. For homeowners in Wheaton, IL, replacing that concrete with a paver driveway is one of the most impactful upgrades a property can get.

Apple Landscape Design has been building paver driveways, patios, walkways, and outdoor living spaces across Wheaton and the surrounding communities for years. 

The outdoor kitchen that was designed as part of the overall landscape plan sits within the space as if it belongs. The stone on the base matches the patio. The counter height relates to the bar seating. The grill faces the gathering area. The smoke drifts away from the dining table. And the evening flows between cooking, serving, and conversation without anyone noticing the transitions.

The outdoor kitchen that was added to the patio after the landscape was finished sits on top of the space. The material does not quite match. The utilities were retrofitted through the finished surface. The orientation was determined by the gas line location rather than the social dynamic. And the evening feels like it happens around the kitchen rather than within it.