Sunken walkways out. Herringbone patio and running bond walkways in.
Hamline-Midway, Saint Paul — 2025
A new garage, a list of projects, and a connection Haven couldn't ignore.
Jake and Amanda had a list — the kind most Saint Paul homeowners accumulate over time. The new garage had just been checked off. Next up: the sunken, deteriorating walkways in front and back, and the bare backyard that needed a proper living space.
Haven met them for the initial consult. Jake's name is Jacob — same as Jacob Bluhm. Their daughter shared the exact same first and last name as the Bluhm's daughter, one year younger. Two out of three isn't bad. Haven is still looking for her connection to Amanda.
The project came together around Willow Creek Brickstone in RoseCreek — the same warm brick-reds and charcoals that show up throughout Hamline-Midway's older homes. The backyard got a herringbone patio connecting to the new garage. The front and side got running bond walkways that replaced the sunken, uneven concrete. Same material throughout, different patterns that distinguish each space. 650 square feet of hardscape that finally matched the house.
Sunken concrete. Bare backyard. A house that deserved better.
The front walkway was sunken and uneven — the kind of slow deterioration that makes a well-maintained house look older than it is. The backyard had no hardscape at all beyond old flagstone scraps, with a brand new garage sitting at the edge of bare dirt. The house itself was beautiful. The hardscape hadn't caught up.
Hamline-Midway, Saint Paul MN — sunken walkways and bare backyard · before install · 2025
One material. Two patterns. A whole property tied together.
Herringbone going in. The Y-split taking shape.
Base work complete, Brickstone going down in herringbone on the patio field. The walkway branches out in a Y-split — one arm to the front, one connecting to the garage — with the running bond pattern flowing through both. The transition from herringbone patio to running bond walkway is one of the details that makes this project stand out.
Herringbone patio field and running bond walkway taking shape · Hamline-Midway, Saint Paul 2025
650 square feet. Front to back. The house finally has hardscape to match.
Willow Creek Brickstone RoseCreek throughout — herringbone on the backyard patio, running bond on the front and side walkways. The Y-split where the walkway branches is one of those installation details that separates a thoughtful layout from a generic one. The whole property now reads as one intentional design.
Completed Willow Creek Brickstone RoseCreek patio & walkways — Hamline-Midway, Saint Paul MN — 2025 · Heritage Outdoors LLC
Patio & walkway questions we hear all the time
How much does a paver patio and walkway cost in Saint Paul, MN?
Paver patios and walkways with Heritage Outdoors typically run $35–$50+ per square foot installed in the Twin Cities metro, depending on material, pattern complexity, and site conditions. Heritage Outdoors has a $5,000 project minimum. Call 651-219-3668 for a free on-site estimate.
What is a herringbone paver pattern?
Herringbone is a classic paver pattern where rectangular pavers are laid at 45-degree angles in a V-shaped zigzag. It's one of the most structurally stable patterns for patios — the interlocking angles distribute weight evenly and resist spreading under load. It also creates strong visual movement and depth that a running bond pattern doesn't deliver.
What is the difference between herringbone and running bond paver patterns?
Herringbone uses pavers laid at 45-degree angles in a zigzag — visually dynamic, structurally strong, ideal for patios. Running bond lays pavers in offset parallel rows, similar to standard brick — clean, classic, and well-suited for walkways where the directional flow of the pattern reinforces the path. Using herringbone for the patio and running bond for the walkways, as in Jake and Amanda's project, is a deliberate design choice that distinguishes the spaces while keeping the same material throughout.
What is Willow Creek Brickstone RoseCreek?
Willow Creek Brickstone is a concrete paver with a classic rectangular brick format and clean, defined edges. RoseCreek is the most popular color blend Heritage Outdoors has installed in Saint Paul — warm brick-reds and charcoal tones that complement the painted siding, stucco, and natural stone common throughout Saint Paul's older neighborhoods.
Do you install paver patios and walkways in Hamline-Midway, Saint Paul?
Yes — Heritage Outdoors serves Hamline-Midway and all Saint Paul neighborhoods, as well as the entire Twin Cities metro. Call 651-219-3668 for a free estimate.
Sunken walkways or a backyard that needs a plan?
Heritage Outdoors serves Hamline-Midway, Saint Paul, and the entire Twin Cities metro. We'll come out, look at the space, and share ideas you might not have thought of on your own.
Jacob & Haven. Family owned and operated out of Saint Paul. Hardscape and landscape design-build done right — from the first call to final walkthrough.
651-219-3668 haven@heritageoutdoorsmn.com