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Top 10 Outdoor Living Features to Add with Brick Pavers

Introduction

When you picture the perfect backyard, what do you see? A place to relax on summer evenings, entertain friends, or gather around a crackling fire when the nights turn cool? Brick pavers can bring that vision to life. Durable, low-maintenance, and endlessly customizable, pavers give you the design freedom to create outdoor spaces that fit the way you actually live.

At N&M Restoration, we install brick paver patios and walkways across Metro Detroit and all of Michigan. Over the years, we’ve seen which outdoor living features add the most value and enjoyment for homeowners. Here are ten of our favorites—each one a smart investment for curb appeal, resale value, and everyday comfort.

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1. Expansive Patios

A paver patio is the foundation of any great outdoor living area. Whether you’re setting up a dining table, a lounge space, or a spot for morning coffee, a well-built patio provides a level, long-lasting surface. We design patios to match your home’s architecture and Michigan’s freeze-thaw climate so they stay flat and beautiful for decades.

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2. Outdoor Kitchens

From simple grilling stations to full chef’s kitchens, brick pavers create a heat-resistant, easy-to-clean base. Add counters, built-in appliances, and weatherproof cabinetry, and you’ve got a backyard kitchen that keeps you cooking long after summer ends.

3. Fire Pits and Fireplaces

Few things beat gathering around a fire on a crisp Michigan evening. We build both wood-burning and gas fire features directly into paver patios, complete with seating walls and decorative borders. Proper installation ensures safe ventilation and years of worry-free use.

4. Walkways and Garden Paths

Connect the different areas of your yard with winding brick paver paths. They guide guests, protect your lawn from foot traffic, and add a polished look. We use patterns and borders to complement plantings and lighting for a magical nighttime effect.

5. Retaining and Seating Walls

Paver retaining walls aren’t just functional—they can double as extra seating for parties and bonfires. We engineer them to handle Michigan’s soil movement while adding texture and definition to your landscape.

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6. Pool Decks

Brick pavers stay cooler underfoot than poured concrete and provide excellent traction when wet. Their modular design also makes repairs easy if a section ever needs to be replaced. With the right sealer, a paver pool deck will handle chlorine and freeze-thaw cycles with ease.

7. Driveway Extensions

Need more parking space? A brick paver driveway extension blends seamlessly with your existing drive while giving guests or extra vehicles a stable place to park. Proper base preparation keeps the surface strong enough for Michigan winters and heavy traffic.

8. Front Porches and Entryways

First impressions matter. A brick paver porch or entryway adds character and warmth that plain concrete can’t match. We help homeowners choose colors and patterns that complement their siding, trim, and landscaping.

9. Raised Garden Beds

For gardeners, paver-lined raised beds keep soil neatly contained and reduce maintenance. The clean edges and classic look work in both modern and traditional landscapes, and the bricks stand up to moisture better than wood.

10. Outdoor Living Rooms

Combine many of these features: patio, fire pit, seating walls, pergola, into a full outdoor living room. With thoughtful design and professional installation, you’ll have an extension of your home that you can use from spring through fall.

Why Brick Pavers Are the Ideal Choice

Brick pavers are incredibly durable, which is essential for Michigan’s harsh climate. Unlike poured concrete, pavers flex with seasonal ground movement and can be lifted and reset if repairs are ever needed. They resist salt, snow, and everyday wear, and with sealing, they maintain their color for decades. Best of all, they offer endless design options: herringbone, running bond, natural stone blends, or custom patterns that reflect your style.

Work with Michigan’s Brick Paver Experts

Whether you want a simple patio or a full backyard transformation, N&M Restoration can design and build an outdoor space tailored to your home. We handle everything—design consultation, base preparation, drainage planning, installation, and sealing—so your project is as stress-free as it is beautiful.

Call 248.924.9798 today, or schedule a consultation and start planning your brick-paver outdoor living upgrade.