Need More Space?

Socializing will move back outdoors as the temperature starts to fall.  Now is the time to consider an upgrade to your outdoor living space.  Outdoor living spaces not only add value to your home, they provide your family with a place to entertain and socialize.  The trend is bigger is better, the outdoor living space is expanding taking up more of the yard.

 These are pictures from a client who wanted several different areas to socialize and enjoy the outdoors.  We love the mix of materials used to create the bi-level space.

Old World Outdoor Living

An old building we found in the woods.... 
Actually we created it to look like that. 
Certainly a special one of a kind project.

The Finishing Details

Do you already have a great outdoor kitchen?  Let us help you make it even better.  The following are the three key details that are often overlooked when designing an outdoor space:

  

1.  Lighting - A party can come to a quick end if you don't have your outdoor space illuminated.   There has been a revolution in outdoor lighting over the last few years.  There has been an expanded offering with more flexibility with the LED lighting.  There are more options in color, style and pricing.  There are also retrofit systems available to allow savings on an older traditional lighting system.

 

2.  Pots and Beds - You can take an outdoor living space from boring to fabulous with a few large, beautiful pots or the right plants in an adjoining landscape bed.  Perhaps you want to have flowers that smell great like lavender or perhaps you want to use flowering plants that attract butterfiles like Lantana.

  

3.  Sitting Areas - You may want to consider having multiple sitting areas to allow for all your guests to be comfortable.  You are likely to want a dining area that has enough room at the table for everyone.  You also want a comfortable area where friends gather to chat or watch the big game.  You also want to make sure there is room to move around each other and to mingle.  This requires not only the right design to your area but picking the right furniture to fit your needs as well.

  

Outdoor Living - Create a space you LOVE!

Do you enjoy your backyard?  Do you even use your backyard?  I am willing to guess most of you answered "No" to one or both of those questions. 

With summer upon us, it is time to take the plunge and do the backyard renovation you have been dreaming of.  Let us design an outdoor living area that fits with your lifestyle.  We can create outdoor kitchens, relaxing pergolas, cozy fireplace and firepits just to name a few.