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Backyard goals: Get the ultimate outdoor living space with these 9 ideas.

September 13, 2022

If you’ve been dreaming of turning your boring backyard into an outdoor paradise with serious wow factor, now is the perfect time to start researching before the next pool season hits. With thorough planning and the right outdoor living professionals in your corner, you can create the custom outdoor living space of your dreams.

Whether you’re looking for a major makeover or want to spruce up your existing outdoor space, there are a few things you’ll need to keep in mind. In this article, we’ll give you a few tips on how to create a space that you and your family will enjoy for years to come.

ONE

Consider Hardscaping as a Foundation

Just like the flooring throughout your home, you want the hardscaping in your outdoor space to flow beautifully and connect all of your outdoor elements visually. Hardscaping refers to the use of hard materials like stone, concrete, or brick to create features like decks, patios, walkways, and more. By incorporating hardscaping throughout your yard, you can create a beautiful and functional outdoor space that everyone in your family will enjoy.

We can help you think through how hardscaping will define your space, create additional seating areas, and provide privacy—all while complementing your existing style. With a little planning and care, hardscaping can be a great way to enhance your outdoor area.

TWO

Add a Luxurious Custom Pool as a Focal Point

Dream backyards include pools of all shapes and sizes. Think about luxury resorts and what they all have in common. You got it—a beautiful pool. If you’re creating your own backyard escape, it won’t be complete without a custom pool. Imagine waking up every day to the serene view of water and ending each evening poolside with a nightcap in hand. When it comes to designing a resort-worthy pool, our designers know how to get you exactly the look you’re after.

THREE

Chill Out With Water Features

While pools are great for relaxing and cooling off in the summer heat, they can also be quite stunning visual focal points in your home’s landscaping. If you’re looking to add a bit of extra flair to your pool design, why not consider adding in some water features? Ranging from small and simple to large and complex, you can add in various elements like waterfalls, spillovers, fountains, and even grottos. Adding a water feature to your pool is a great way to add interest and value to your home.

FOUR

Cultivate Cozy Conversation With a Fire Pit

Creating multiple places to lounge throughout your outdoor space ensures your guests have plenty of places to pull up a chair and linger. Adding in a fire pit lends to cozy conversations and extends your social hours even during chilly weather. Surround the pit with benches and comfy seating options to nestle in for long evenings under the stars. Our designers can help you outfit your custom fire pit with wood burning, propane, or natural gas options that can be designed with materials like brick or stone. The finished product will be one that will keep your friends gathering ‘round for long conversations all year long.

FIVE

Add Al Fresco Dining With a Pergola

Extend your living space outside with a pergola over your patio space to diffuse or partially block out sun or harsh elements. We can design a variety of pergolas ranging from the traditional slatted roof design to a more covered canopy structure. An added bonus of the traditional slatted pergola roof is the ability to support climbing flowers or vines which beautifully adds natural, living shade. Pergolas differ from cabanas in that they offer an airy dining or gathering alternative to traditional roofed structures like pool houses. Position an outdoor rug coupled with either a dining or conversation set under your pergola to create an al fresco ambiance that mimics the finest upscale resorts.

SIX

Carve Out More Space in a Pool House

Sheds have become a trendy backyard phenomenon for various purposes and hit all the dream backyard goals. From she sheds to man caves, home offices to guest spaces, art studios to workout rooms, pool houses can literally house it all. Just imagine how beautiful this addition to your property will look sitting poolside plus give you the space you crave. Our team can design and construct the exact pool house that matches your home’s existing style and features all of the extras you’re hoping for.

SEVEN

Entertain Easier With an Outdoor Kitchen

If you love to cook and entertain, bring out your inner grill master by installing a custom outdoor kitchen. Entertaining and hosting barbecues and pool parties is much easier when all of the ingredients of a fabulous kitchen design can be found right outside. Our custom outdoor kitchens mimic all of the conveniences of your indoor kitchen with pro-grade grills, wine chillers, refrigerators, sinks, storage and more.

EIGHT

Make the Happiest of Hours With Your Own Outdoor Bar

Why head to the next happy hour near you when you can step out to your own outdoor bar? Enjoy the fantastic views of your pool while pulling on a cold one from a seat at your own custom bar. Outdoor bars can take many forms, and we’ve created them all. Swim-up bars, extensions of outdoor kitchens, or stand-alone, the options are as plentiful as the libations you’re pouring. Adding in features like TV screens, specialty lighting, taps, wine chillers, and more makes your space feel like the ultimate hangout spot.

NINE

Tie It All Together With Beautiful Landscape Design

Basic landscaping doesn’t cut it when you’re going for a luxury backyard. Elevate your landscaping to new heights by incorporating landscaping services into your dream backyard makeover. Choosing the right plants to soften the edges of your pool design or accent your existing property is essential to transforming a ho-hum backyard into a fabulous outdoor mecca. Don’t leave this particular element to chance—trust the professionals to this service for a look that’ll keep growing.

Ready to Design the Backyard of Your Dreams? You’ve Come to the Right Place

Achieving your backyard goals is simple when you’ve got the right pool and outdoor living designer. From designing a layout that works for your space to getting the pool you’ve always wanted, we’ll help you turn your backyard into an enjoyable oasis. Want more backyard living inspiration?

And if you’re ready to start your project, call us for a free consultation at 817.533.6248 today.