This stylish couple wanted a casual garden corner where they could have friends over to sit around the fire. That said, we still needed the space to relate to the tailored look of the home’s interior and raised deck entertainment area. A strong patio border of flagstone and Dwarf Mondo Grass gives enough structure to the casual gravel patio. A buried conduit for the propane gas line allows the tank to be hidden behind the seat wall, keeping the patio simple and open. (Photos by Julie Ciatti)