If you are looking for an upgrade that will really take your home enjoyment to the next level, then an outdoor living space might be just the thing! Of course, you’re going to need to do a bit of planning, and today we’re going to help you take some of your outdoor living space ideas and develop them into something you can make a reality.
So, what goes into planning an outdoor living space? Stick with us and will give you the basics!
First You Need to Choose the Type of Space
The first step is going to be deciding what kind of space you want to have outside. This could be a number of things. For instance, you might go traditional with an enclosed patio, so that you can get a bit of fresh air at any time and entertain friends, with proper lighting, furniture, and a means to keep those pesky bugs away.
Alternatively, you might decide that a deck out back is even better, so that you’re right there in nature but close enough to go inside whenever you like. Maybe you’d add a hot tub or some kitchen accessories, it’s really up to you!
Speaking of kitchen accessories, an outdoor kitchen is also a popular option and you could even add things like a stone pizza oven or a custom barbecue pit – Can you imagine what a perk that might be when friends come over?
That’s just a taste of the options to get you started, however, and once you decide on the space you’d like, then the natural next step is to start filling it.
Decide Next the Layout You Have in Mind
The layout of the space is going to determine the aesthetics and overall usefulness of your design, so that’s what you need to think on next. Below are a few considerations to get your creative juices flowing in your outdoor living space design:
- Seating – If you’ll be lounging around by yourself or with friends, then you’re going to need somewhere to sit. Depending on the outdoor space, this could mean a lot of things. You might have flattened stones around a firepit, or reclining chairs on the deck so that you can get a bit of sun. Even if you don’t know what the seating is gonna look like, you’ll need to allot the space, so keep that in mind.
- Lighting – If you’ve got a bit of land to play with, unless there is lighting already present then you’re going to need to set some up. This could be anything from fairy-orb LED lighting along a path to torches, or you might go with eco-friendly solar lamps that charge during the day and illuminate your space at night. Think about the theme of the space and the right lighting will come to you.
- Special features – What kind of special features will be in this space? Are we looking at a firepit or perhaps a hot tub? Maybe you’re going all nature, and it’s going to a surrounding garden with kitchen basics in the center so that you can enjoy nature as you dine. These things take room, so you’ll want to plan for that and try to make a rough sketch on paper to help you decide what’s realistic and what might crowd or otherwise take away from what you have in mind.
Don’t Forget to Scope Out the Best Surroundings
Even the best designs are going to fall flat if you don’t have the proper surroundings. If your outdoor space is a little dull, don’t sweat that – some proper landscaping in advance can upgrade the situation with a quickness – but if you’ve got a nice spot in mind already then that’s going to be ideal.
Like they say in basic real estate, it’s all about location, location, location, so be sure to pick a special spot outside that you look forward to spending a lot of time in. Once you’ve settled on a place, you’d be surprised how the ideas start flowing and a few years down the line, your outdoor living space might well evolve into nothing short of amazing!
At Landscape Express We Can Make Your Outdoor Living Dream-Space a Reality
Whether you are looking to simply enhance the nature surrounding your home with some immaculate, well-designed and complimentary greenery or develop functional outdoor living spaces that you can use at your leisure, Landscape Express can make it happen.
Serving Flower Mound and the surrounding areas, we can help you to create any natural or functional outdoor living space that you can imagine, so why not give us a call and tell us what you have in mind. Not only can an outdoor living space put your own unique signature on your home, but it can actually increase the value if it’s done right.
At Landscape Express, we specialize in making sure that happens, so contact us today. When you’re enjoying your new outdoor living space day after day, you’re going to be very happy with your choice!
