When it comes to outdoor living, careful attention to detail is the secret to creating a space that everyone will ooo and awe over. By carefully balancing and blending the various elements you want to include, the results will impress everyone in the family. Start by establishing clear traffic patterns through the landscape. Hardscaped pathways between … [Read more…]
There’s nothing that says your outdoor living areas need to be bland and boring. If you’re ready to add a little spice to your lifestyle, the following just might create the exciting mix of style and comfort you’re looking for. Go Contemporary Your guests will want to sit and stay a while when you install a cozy pergola … [Read more…]
Having a fire pit in your backyard guarantees that your summer gatherings won’t ever get called off because it’s a little chilly out. They also provide a fabulous place to gather with your friends and family beneath the summer sky. Here are some fabulous fire pit designs that would look right at home in your backyard: … [Read more…]
Summer barbecues, family gatherings, and graduation parties – the list of events you’ll host in your backyard this summer is seemingly endless. That’s why now is the right time to give your backyard a little panache by installing an outdoor kitchen. Contemporary Patio by Winter Park Design-Build Firms Phil Kean Designs via Houzz When you install … [Read more…]
For Kansas City homeowners who are looking for creative ideas to enjoy sport events, consider an outdoor screen where you can gather everyone together on the patio to share the excitement of the game. Outdoor living is something that every homeowner and business owner should think about as it has become one of the latest … [Read more…]
Do you typically head in from your outdoor living space once the sun begins to set? If so, do not limit your outdoor living space to only daylight hours. With adequate lighting, you can entertain, host dinner parties, or simply relax outdoors throughout the evening. Create a relaxing atmosphere with string lights. This inexpensive solution … [Read more…]
What will you be doing outside this Memorial Day weekend? A well manicured landscape is one of the best places to spend a pleasant holiday with family and friends! Enjoy grilling out on the patio or fire up the burners in your outdoor kitchen. If you have a pool, enjoy swimming with the kids or delight in … [Read more…]
Now that the weather is getting warmer and people are staying outside later due to the warmer temperatures, energy efficient landscape lighting is a smart upgrade that many homeowners are taking advantage of. Since people have successfully gone green in their homes, they want to be able to do the same in their outdoor living … [Read more…]
Sometimes beauty comes from blurring the lines when it comes to your outdoor living spaces. Why not let your outdoor spaces become an extension of your home’s interior? If you are unsure about how to do that, here are a few examples Hermes Landscaping found that illustrate this concept beautifully. By using the same flooring … [Read more…]
Is your backyard currently a place where your entire family can retreat to? We know there is still a chill in the air, but now is the perfect time to be thinking about renovating your backyard. Depending on your family demographics, you want to create a backyard that caters to everyone’s desires. For example, if … [Read more…]