![Wide stone steps lead to a patio with a table and chairs](https://victorialandscapedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Looking-through-the-Keyhole-Hero-02-150x88.jpg)
The Vision
This property had a lot of space, but it needed to be shaped and made into meaningful, liveable areas. For one of the areas, we proposed adding a wide staircase leading to the garden, creating a sense of flow. For the second area, we designed a unique keyhole-shaped sunken patio with stone steps—great for intimate dinners under the stars.
![A large tent sits over a patio area](https://victorialandscapedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Looking-through-the-Keyhole-Process-150x100.jpg)
Our Process
We “faced” all the existing walls with rock and hand formed and poured all the walls with a cement cap. Lights installed in the walls create dramatic night-time ambiance.
![A keyhole shaped patio with a table and chairs](https://victorialandscapedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Looking-through-the-Keyhole-Caption-150x100.jpg)
The Details
We approached the planting with a Tuscan landscape in mind, bringing in two types of Lavender that play off the soft beige tones of the patio’s slate. An ideal spot for a small dinner party.
![Before: a backyard garden before landscaping](https://victorialandscapedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Looking-through-the-Keyhole-01-150x100.jpg)
![Wide stone steps lead to a patio with a table and chairs](https://victorialandscapedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Looking-through-the-Keyhole-02-150x100.png)
![Detail of a stone patio with a table and chairs](https://victorialandscapedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Looking-through-the-Keyhole-07-100x150.png)
![Before shot: a backyard area with an overhang and covered tables and chairs](https://victorialandscapedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Looking-through-the-Keyhole-03-150x100.png)
![A large tent sits over a patio area](https://victorialandscapedesign.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/Looking-through-the-Keyhole-04-150x100.png)