Beautiful Bluestone paver patio in Fort Sheridan, IL
This outdoor patio and walkway project in Fort Sheridan, Illinois is a study in how the right combination of materials — old and new, natural and manufactured — creates an outdoor space with genuine character and permanent structural integrity. National Brick Paver & Stone designed and installed a complete patio and walkway overhaul for this Fort Sheridan property, using a mix of materials that is as distinctive as the community itself.
The walkway border was installed using reclaimed Chicago brick pavers — original clay pavers salvaged from Chicago streets and alleys that carry a color depth, texture, and character that no new manufactured product can replicate. Reclaimed Chicago brick is one of the most sought-after hardscape materials in the region, and incorporating it as a border element gives this installation an authenticity and a connection to the architectural history of the Chicago area that is completely unique.
The interior of the walkway and patio was installed in thermal bluestone pavers — providing the refined, slip-resistant natural stone surface that makes thermal bluestone the preferred choice for outdoor living spaces across the North Shore. The contrast between the warm, rustic reclaimed brick border and the clean, refined thermal bluestone interior creates a visual dynamic that is genuinely distinctive.
The entire installation was locked together using a mortar edge with a proprietary mix of fiberglass, sands, additives, and concrete — a custom perimeter detail that provides superior edge stability compared to standard plastic edging or basic mortar. This edge system holds the full perimeter of the installation permanently in place through Illinois freeze-thaw cycles, preventing the border creep and paver separation that eventually affects installations without proper edge restraint.
Landscape lighting was installed along the fence line — illuminating the patio and walkway for safe, comfortable evening use and adding a warm, inviting atmosphere to the outdoor space after dark.
The result is a patio and walkway that is structurally permanent, visually distinctive, and built specifically for this property — not a generic installation dropped onto a standard base, but a custom installation designed and executed with the materials and methods that this space deserved.
Whether you are searching for a bluestone patio installation near me, reclaimed brick paver contractor Illinois, thermal bluestone walkway North Shore, landscape lighting installation Chicagoland, or a custom patio installation Fort Sheridan IL — National Brick Paver & Stone delivers the craftsmanship and material expertise your outdoor space deserves.
We proudly serve Fort Sheridan, Highland Park, Lake Forest, Glencoe, Deerfield, Northbrook, and all surrounding Illinois communities. Contact us today for a free consultation.
