Sometimes the best way to make a space relaxing is to take the work out of maintaining it! This back patio in Birmingham, Michigan has everything you need to sit back and relax WITHOUT weeding, mowing, and edging to keep it looking great. The attached pergola with a ceiling fan and louvered roof shelters the built-in grill and dining area so it can be enjoyed in all weather. The fire pit and lounge are built over an extension of the stone patio so you never have to move furniture to mow around it or break your back weeding. A large raised bed is built into the patio, bringing a small herb garden to soften the stonework with minimal work to maintain. While function is the prominent feature of the design, it is by no means boring. The intricate masonry features: pyramidal steps off the back door, limestone coping, a built-in garden bed, intricate border patterns, and gracefully curved inlay where the patio meets the poured concrete driveway.