The Cressman Project
A Backyard Built for Cooking, Gathering & Everyday Outdoor Living
The Cressman Project brings the comforts of home outside with a spacious lawn, thoughtfully planted landscape beds, and a custom covered entertaining space built around cooking, relaxing, and spending more time outdoors.
Location: Private Residence
Project Type: Residential Design-Build
Services Featured: Covered outdoor living structure, outdoor kitchen, grilling station, built-in seating and bar space, front yard lawn and landscape installation, planting beds, decorative rock, landscape edging, pathways, and landscape lighting
Project Overview
For the Cressman Project, Southern Love created a backyard that balances open green space with a dedicated destination for cooking, gathering, and relaxing outdoors. A custom timber-framed pavilion anchors the design with a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, bar seating, lounge space, and plenty of room to entertain.
The surrounding lawn, curved planting beds, decorative rock, and pathways bring the entire property together into one cohesive outdoor environment. The result is a polished, comfortable backyard that feels like a natural extension of the home and is built to be enjoyed every day.
What We Designed & Built
For the Cressman Project, Southern Love delivered:
A custom timber-framed covered outdoor living pavilion
A built-in outdoor kitchen with extensive prep and serving space
Multiple cooking stations for grilling and outdoor entertaining
Integrated sink, cabinetry, and appliance storage
Bar seating for casual dining and gathering
A comfortable covered lounge area
Ceiling fans for added comfort beneath the pavilion
A large, open lawn connecting the home and entertaining space
Curved landscape beds that frame the backyard
Trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, and complementary plantings
Decorative rock and boulder accents for added texture
Clean landscape edging to define lawn and planting areas
Gravel and stepping-stone transitions around the property
Landscape lighting throughout key planting and circulation areas
Coordinated front-yard landscaping for a finished look from curb to backyard
A Closer Look at the Garner Project
Create a Backyard You're Excited to Host In
The Cressman Project brings landscape and outdoor living together in one cohesive backyard. A spacious lawn, layered planting, and a fully equipped covered kitchen create a natural extension of the home. Southern Love handled the project from design through build, giving the homeowners a finished space made for everyday living and entertaining.
