Designing a complete, functional and harmonious backyard can seem complex when the space must accommodate multiple outdoor functions such as dining, relaxing, swimming, circulation and privacy. The project presented here shows that this can be achieved without different textures, by relying on a clear approach: maintaining a single smooth surface and using different formats, colours and structural elements.
A Backyard Designed as a Unified Whole
On this project, each area serves a specific purpose: the dining table for entertaining, the relaxation area under the pergola, the suspended chairs, the pool deck and the fire bowls that extend use into the evening.
Together, these elements form a complete backyard where the different areas flow naturally into one another without visual interruption.
The key to the project lies in the combined use of Melville slabs and Mega Melville slabs, both in range Scandina Grey and Rockland Black Melville Small Rectangle pavers, while maintaining the same smooth texture across the entire property.
Formats and Colours to Define Each Area
Rather than changing materials, this project uses differences in format and colour to define the outdoor spaces. The large format of the Mega Melville slab structures the main areas around the pool. The Melville slab complements adjacent surfaces and ensures smooth transitions between zones. The Melville Small Rectangle paver in Rockland Black plays a key role as an accent element: it borders certain areas, highlights the pool lines and creates crisp contrasts. Its smaller size and darker colour make it a true design tool for defining boundaries without visually weighing down the layout.
Walls and Capping to Organize the Space
A Cohesive Design from the Front of the Home to the Backyard
The sense of cohesion extends beyond the backyard. From the moment of arrival, a driveway paved with range Newport Grey Melville pavers guides visitors toward the house and garage. The modular laying pattern creates a regular rhythm, although a linear installation could also have been used for a more graphic effect.
Range Scandina Grey Melville Small Rectangle pavers, used as accents alongside range Newport Grey Melville 80 pavers, add subtle contrast and reinforce design continuity between the driveway, pathways and rear living areas.
A Fire Pit as a Central Anchor
The project also incorporates an Orion Fire Pit with a modern aesthetic, which becomes a welcoming gathering point. It extends the use of the backyard well beyond the summer season.
Compatible Products for a Structured Outdoor Layout
Using slabs, pavers, walls and capping from the same product family makes it possible to create a structured, on-trend and durable residential outdoor design. Permacon products simplify the design of complete outdoor spaces without compromising style or functionality. The result is a backyard where balanced proportions, thoughtful colour contrasts and the simplicity of textures come together to form a true outdoor living space designed for everyday use.
Ressources
For more information on the products, please refer to:
- 2026 Permacon Catalog
- Mega Melville Slab
- Melville 80 Paver
- Melville 60 Small Rectangle
- Melville Plus 60 Capping
- Orion Firepit
Technical resources are available directly on each product page.
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