Retaining wall by Royal Masonry
Retaining walls are a beautiful and practical way to manage sloped or awkwardly shaped spots on your property. All of these amazing, creative retaining wall ideas will help you decide on the perfect retaining wall for your unique preferences and property. You won’t want to miss out – #10 shows a great way to incorporate a retaining wall into an entire outdoor kitchen! If you need advice about installing a retaining wall, contact Royal Masonry. We’d love to help you!
Interested in your own creative retaining wall?
10 Creative Retaining Wall Ideas For 2018
Retaining walls are often built to help keep soil and other materials in place on sloped or awkwardly shaped terrain. However, they are also an attractive landscaping feature! Check out these great retaining wall ideas to help you find inspiration for your own masonry project!
#1 – Going Green Retaining Wall
Image retrieved from: backyardboss.net ; image source: houzz.com
This beautiful tiered retaining wall is the perfect way to keep a little green around! This style is also great for dealing with more dramatic slopes. Adding a masonry project to your yard definitely does not mean you have to give up the natural look!
This retaining wall is a great example of carefully combining stone with greenery. A stacked or tiered style wall allows you more visibility, and provides opportunities to plant gardens or add stairs or benches right into the wall.
#2 – Ultra Modern Mini Wall
Image source: Pinterset.com
If you have a flat property but still love the look of a retaining wall – you can still go for it! Many homeowners choose to add raised gardens along with retaining walls just for looks alone. The trend of ultra modern, simple styles continues to be a popular choice well into 2018.
#3 – Gorgeous Rock Garden
Image source: Pinterest.com
This gorgeous rock garden doubling as a retaining wall is perfect for those who want to get away from a polished look. If you want everything in your yard to look more natural, this is the perfect creative solution. A garden retaining wall such as this one may require a bit more upkeep and maintenance, but as your flowers bloom in spring and summer, it will definitely be worth it.
#4 – Vintage Retaining Wall
Image retrieved from: backyardboss.net ; Image source: Zillow.com
If you prefer a more classic look, this vintage-style, patterned retaining may be just what your home needs! The diamond pattern is a great way to add a bit of your own personal touch – you can choose any mosaic pattern or style that you like. This creative design is easily customizable and would look beautiful by any style home, whether modern or traditional.
#5 – River Rock Retaining Wall
Image retrieved from: backyardboss.net ; Image source: homeintheearth.com
This unique and creative river rock retaining wall is perfect to get your creative juices going! The design doesn’t stop with the wall – the surrounding patterned stones on the ground tie everything nicely together. The stones are not actually stacked on top of each other, but placed intentionally into this gorgeous design. It may not be for everyone – but you can definitely take some creative inspiration from this bold design!
#6 – Built In Bench
Image source: smithlandscape.net
This interesting retaining wall perfectly matches the house on its property. Not only that, it doubles as a bench! Multi-use items continue to trend into 2018, from interior design pieces like counters on wheels, to outdoor additions such as this retaining wall. This design can easily be completed in many different styles, including bricks and stones.
#7 – Wire Mesh + Simple Stones
Image source: Backyardboss.net
Incorporating wire mesh into your retaining wall is a great way to include a wide variety of stones as well as get a more industrial look and feel to your property. This particular look can be customized in so many different ways. From tall walls to shorter walls, from simple uniform stones to a variety of different shapes and sizes – you can play around with different looks until you get exactly what you want!
#8 – Metal Retaining Wall
Image retrieved from: Backyardboss.net ; Image source: houzz.com
Who said retaining walls have to be made out of stones or bricks? If you are willing to think outside the box, this steel retaining wall is a beautiful example of what you can do when you’re willing to get a bit creative! Some homeowners also choose to build their retaining walls out of other types of recycled metal, and may enjoy it as a DIY project.
#9 – Simple Brick Retaining Wall
Image source: housepitalitydesigns.com
Even a simple brick retaining wall design can still be a unique and beautiful addition to your property. This curved design is perfectly complimented by the green and yellow bushes. This simple wall adds a small splash of contemporary design in its curved construction. Perfect for those who prefer a traditional look – with a twist!
#10 – Built In Stone Kitchen
Image retrieved from: backyardboss.net ; Image source: Zillow.com
If you spend a lot of time outside in your yard, you may want to consider this modern and practical design. This retaining wall comes complete with an entire outdoor kitchen! Ideal for the host who loves spending summer evenings cooking for family and friends in the yard. This design can be made from a variety of bricks and stone types, making it easy to match your home and existing structures.
Still Looking For Some Inspiration?
Check out this three-minute video that shows 60 different interesting and creative retaining wall ideas!
You can also check out 7 Great Bricks Walls For Gardens, or 7 Stunning Retaining Wall ideas for even more outdoor inspo!
Ready For Your Own Masonry Project?
Retaining wall by Royal Masonry
Ready for your own beautiful retaining wall? The team at Royal Masonry has built a solid reputation for superior customer service and the highest quality stone masonry craftsmanship in Southern Ontario. Our mission is to provide you with the best quality workmanship at the right price. You can be certain that we will get the job done right the first time.
Our professional approach and superior customer service mean that you can relax in the knowledge that your project is in safe hands. Trust the experts at Royal Masonry with any masonry service you require. Contact us today and find out for yourself why our customers highly recommend us to their friends and family.