Stylish Paver Patio with Inlay in Upper Marlboro, MD
iProject Name: Michele F. Upper Marlboro, Maryland
Location: Upper Marlboro, MD
Installation Date: March 2021
Project Cost: $25,000 in 2021. A project like this today (2025) would be closer to $45k-$50k.
Distributor: Ernest Maier
Products Used
Hardscapes:
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- Main Pavers: Techo-Bloc Blu 60 Smooth (Color: Greyed Nickel)
- Border: Techo-Bloc Westmount (Color: Onyx)
- Inlay: Techo-Bloc Borealis Slabs (Color: Smoked Pine)
- Columns: Raffinato Block (Color: Shale Grey with Onyx Accent Band)
- Edgers: Brandon Edge (Color: Shale Grey)
Outdoor Lighting:
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- In-Lite Ledge Lights (installed in columns)
- In-Lite Mini Scope Spotlights (installed in landscape beds)
Project Overview
Michele wanted a modern, low-maintenance backyard space that felt elegant and welcoming. We designed and installed a clean, contemporary patio using Techo-Bloc’s Blu 60 Smooth pavers in Greyed Nickel, accented by a bold Westmount Onyx border for definition.
To add visual interest and texture, we installed a custom wood-look inlay using Borealis slabs in Smoked Pine, creating a warm focal point in the layout.
Architectural columns were built with Raffinato block in Shale Grey, detailed with Onyx bands for a sophisticated contrast. Brandon Edge units helped complete the crisp edges of the patio.
For nighttime ambiance, we installed In-Lite LED lighting, including ledge lights in the columns and mini scopes in the surrounding landscape beds—making the space usable and inviting long after sunset.
