Functional and comfortable outdoor living spaces are extremely important to today’s homeowners. Yet you might be feeling underwhelmed by your home’s existing deck or patio. A deck cover could be what you’re missing. With a simple roof addition or pergola, you can transform your open-air deck into a bonafide outdoor living room. No longer will you need to worry about...
Wouldn’t it be nice if you had a shady spot to relax in your backyard? A pavilion will give you a covered and protected place that you can turn into a backyard retreat. It will give you more shade and protection than a pergola or gazebo. This protected space will become your favorite place for lounging, relaxing, entertaining, eating, or...
How do you convert your backyard into a stylish outdoor living area without losing its natural charm? Stone pavers can be wonderful alternatives to plain concrete slabs or messy rock mulch. Backyard patio pavers are far from one size fits all. From flagstone to brick and everything in between, there are countless varieties of natural rock available to choose from...
“You could hear the wind in the leaves, and on that wind traveled the screams of the kids on the playground in the distance, the little kids figuring out how to be alive, how to navigate a world that was not built for them by navigating a playground that was.” - John Green Outdoor play is a vital part of...
Adding a deck to the backside of your house can increase the enjoyment of your property and add value to your home. Whether it is small or large, having a railing can give it a finished look. It can also increase its safety by reducing the risk of someone falling off of the edge. Choosing the right railing can make...
A breezeway is a covered passage between two detached buildings or running through the middle of a single building. Throughout their history, breezeways have had many decorative and practical purposes. Breezeways can take on many forms. But you’re probably most familiar with this architectural element in the form of enclosed hallways running to and from a detached garage. There are...
Garden design can be as much a part of curating a beautiful home as any of your interior living spaces. And if you’re planning to put your home on the market anytime soon, you can never have too much curb appeal. While plant life is practically a must, there are countless structural elements that can be used to bring dimension,...
“Every design choice we make has a sensual effect on us.” - Lebo Grand If you’ve never owned an inground pool, you’ve probably never heard of pool coping. So, what exactly is coping? In architectural terms, it is the material used to cap a wall. Around a pool, coping provides a smooth transition border between the pool deck and the...
Not all outdoor living spaces are on the backside of your house. Instead of having a patio on the backside of the house, you could have a porch on the front side. You could add a porch swing with a decorative railing design. Your porch should be like a welcoming front space for those coming to visit your home. It...
“Life is checkered shade and sunshine.” - Henry Wadsworth Longfellow Every sunny day is better with a little shade. But what do you do if your outdoor living space is uncovered, and you need a quick backyard shade solution? Start shopping for a shade sail. Also called sail shades, these fabric canopies are an excellent way to cover a patio,...
