The Daydream Journal.
Notes on outdoor living, natural stone, and the craft of building spaces meant to be lived in for decades.
Latest from the journal.
What’s Under Your Patio? Why We Build Stone Patios on an Open-Graded Base
Stone is only as good as what it sits on. Here's why we build natural stone patios on an open-graded base with...
Success Is Built Before the Build: What to Expect When You Work With Us
The projects that go well are the ones that slow down early. Here's our process for high-end outdoor living projects: clarity and...
Cut to Size Starts on Site: Our Stone Fabrication Process From Drawings to Delivery
Cut-to-size natural stone starts with the site, not a catalog. Here's our seven-step process: studying drawings, on-site finish selection, site data, sketches,...
How We Help Contractors Get Stalled Projects Moving: Surveys, Site Plans and Consulting
When a residential project stalls in review or the plans don't match the site, a survey, accurate site plans and experienced consulting...
Stone Curators: Why Test Data Matters When You Choose Natural Stone
Natural stone should be chosen with test data, not just a photo and a price. Here's what freeze-thaw, absorption, compressive strength and...
Why Pricing Cut-to-Size Natural Stone Takes More Than a Phone Call
A real price on cut-to-size natural stone depends on seven steps: liking the stone, agreeing on the spec, and quotes from the...
One Stone Inside and Out: Using the Same Natural Stone for Interior Floors and Outdoor Living
You can use the same natural stone inside your home and out on the terrace. The color and character stay the same....
Already Have a Builder? How Our Design Team and Stone Atelier Help Before the Build | Daydream Design & Build
You don't have to hire us to build your project to work with us. Our design team turns architectural drawings, site plans,...
What a General Contractor License Means for Your Outdoor Living Project | Daydream Design & Build
What a Georgia general contractor license actually covers, why it matters on high-end outdoor living projects with multiple permits and trades, and...
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