Entries and Courtyards
An entry courtyard makes a graceful transition between the streetscape and your doorstep. Like the front porches of yesteryear that have become fashionable again, an entry courtyard with the Villa touch sends a welcome message to neighbors and visitors.

Willow Creek Paving Stones Bullnose Units in Black make the perfect stair tread for these steps created with the VERSA-LOK Retaining Wall System. This entry has both curb and pup appeal!

This home in suburban St. Paul, MN, received a front entry makeover. Willow Creek Paving Stones Cobblestone in Lakeshore Blend with a Prairie Tan border create a dynamic and beautiful welcome to this home.

Willow Creek Paving Stones Cobblestone in Lakeshore Blend with black Bullnose Units for stair treads and Black and Prairie Tan for the patio/walkway borders make this a stunning front entry. Undercap lighting and a matching walkway/driveway skirt make this project a WOW!

This home's new front entry makes a statement from the street. Willow Creek Cobblestone pavers and VERSA-LOK retaining wall units for the stair foundation and planters pair up for a beautiful solution.

Instead of raised planters bookending the home's front entrance, the designer selected to design a raised patio and stairs using the VERSA-LOK retaining wall system. This design creates a perfect area for seating and potted plants. Bullnose Pavers complete the stair treads and raised patio.

The Villa Landscapes designer combined Biscotti wall stone and Tupelo flagstone for a stunning and unique front entry solution.

The seat wall encompasses a circular flagstone patio, maximizing the outdoor living space in the front yard.

Concrete paving stones work beautifully with natural stone landscaping and mulch to convey a warm welcome to your guests.

Concrete paving stones work beautifully with natural stone landscaping and mulch to convey a warm welcome to your guests.

This graceful entry features a Circlestone inset with Cobblestone pavers plus natural stone and mulch.

Compared to a concrete sidewalk, Brickstone pavers add panache and style to the landscaping of this home.

Brickstone pavers look fabulous with the gray siding of this modern home and the charcoal-colored decorative rock.

Tiered planters and landscaping along with step landings using retaining wall units say "Welcome Home."

A wrought iron fence sets off the stately columns made from segmental retaining wall block and a paver walkway.

The paver patio and revamped entry create a usable, beatiful and low-maintenance outdoor living space for the front of the home.

The paver patio front entry makes a convenient spot to sit and chat with family and friends as well as a uniquely shaped flower garden.

A paver walkway to this home's front entry looks beautiful with all the softscapes and the stone facade on the home.

A paver patio provides a seamless transition from the paving stone driveway to perk up this front entry.

This courtyard cfreated with paving stones between the home and garage makes a beautiful setting suitable for outdoor living.

A lovely curved paving stone sidewalk is integrated with the paver driveway for a seamless transition.

Nothing says 'welcome' more than a curved stairs and tiered areas for shrubs and flowers created with retaining wall units and paving stones.