A Backyard With Nowhere to Sit Became One Worth Staying In
This Lafayette backyard had no shade, no room to spread out, and no permanent fix on the horizon. O’Keefe Built solved both problems at once: permanent overhead structure in two forms, and a curved paver patio that expanded the usable footprint in a way a straight edge never could.
The result is a space that works from morning to evening, in sun or storm, without asking for much in return.
Coverage, Comfort, and a Lot More Ground
Shade on Demand: Apollo Opening Roof Louvered Pergola
A louvered pergola differs from a fixed roof in one important way: the slats move. The Apollo Opening Roof uses motorized louvers that rotate from fully open to fully closed, giving the homeowner direct control over light, airflow, and rain protection at any given moment. Open on a mild morning. Closed when a Colorado storm rolls in.
Shelter That Never Needs Adjusting: Gable Roof Patio Cover
Adjacent to the louvered pergola, a gable-roof patio cover provides a zone that is always dry and always sheltered, finished with knotty pine tongue-and-groove boards overhead. Those boards lock together edge-to-edge, as flooring does, producing a warm, continuous wood ceiling that changes the feel of the space in a way no furniture choice can replicate.
More Room to Move: Curved Belgard Paver Patio
- Built to outlast Colorado winters
Belgard Origins 6 in Aspen resists moisture absorption, which prevents the cracking and heaving that undermines less durable paver surfaces through freeze-thaw cycling. The warm, light-toned Aspen colorway sits naturally in the landscape without competing with the materials above.
- A border that defines the space
Belgard Dimensions accent pavers in Charcoal run the perimeter, creating a clean contrast line between the field and the edge. The curved layout required precise cutting and consistent joint management around the arc, a detail that makes the difference between a paver patio and one done well.
Deck Surface and Structure
- A surface that stays cool and sharp-looking
Deckorators Voyage in Khaya is a mineral-based composite that resists fading and surface heat under intense Colorado sun. A picture-frame border in Deckorators Evolution Dark Slate defines the perimeter, giving the deck a finished edge that reads as intentional from every angle.
- Railing that holds up without maintenance
Deckorators ALX Welded Aluminum does not rust, which matters in a climate where snow sits on surfaces for weeks. Welded construction removes the fastened joints that fail first in most aluminum railing systems over time.
- A frame that stays flat
PWT engineered wood resists warping and twisting that standard dimensional lumber experiences due to seasonal moisture cycling. A flat frame keeps the deck surface above it level and stable season after season.
A Complete Outdoor Space Built for Every Colorado Season
Completed in the $140,000 to $150,000 range, this Lafayette project gives a formerly underused backyard the infrastructure to function through every Colorado season. The Apollo pergola handles uncertain weather. The gable roof handles everything else.
The Belgard paver expansion gives the yard the ground it was always missing. From the pine-ceiling patio cover to the curved Aspen pavers below, every piece was chosen to hold up and look good doing it.
Ready to Explore the Possibilities?
Inspired by the Lafayette project? A louvered pergola, patio cover, or paver patio might be exactly what your backyard needs. Let’s talk about making it happen.
