When it comes to your outdoor living space, it deserves the same level of intentional design as the inside of your home. Spending time outdoors with loved ones can create some of the best memories, and it all begins on your patio. Maximizing the experience depends on the right features for the way you really live. Let’s talk about why landscaping companies recommend these unique features for a patio upgrade in Grosse Ile and New Boston, MI.
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Auxiliary Patios
One trend that has been making waves in the landscaping industry is breaking up the patio into interconnected outdoor “rooms.” A patio with all of the outdoor activities located in one space can quickly become cluttered or even chaotic. By splitting some of those activities off in auxiliary spaces, you’ll be directing the flow of the fun and making each activity feel much more complete.
Keep your most commonly used outdoor living features conveniently close to the back door of your home, such as the outdoor kitchen and dining space. However, the quieter activities deserve a space of their own. Envision a quiet fire pit located in a secluded corner of your backyard. Soak in the view from a mini-pergola with a comfortable bench on the highest point in your property. Place a breakfast nook nearby for some spectacular weekend brunches. In between all of these places, fill in the spaces with a variety of greenery to give your space a back-to-nature feel.
Bonus: Yes, this technique does require sacrificing some lawn space. Unless you need your lawn for kids or a dog, your backyard will become infinitely more welcoming with the addition of a few “rooms.”
Shelter Structure
When sudden rain storms hit or the sun is just too much, you don’t want to send everyone indoors especially when you’re in the middle of an al fresco meal. A shelter structure such as a pavilion can alleviate all your weather-related worries for outdoor fun.
A pavilion is the best option for shelter. Its closed roof protects from the worst of the rain and baking sunlight. The open walls keep the outdoor feeling alive as gentle breezes freshen the air. Within the pavilion, you can add many of the creature comforts found inside your home.
The pavilion could become a perfect place to house an outdoor kitchen, dining area, lounge, outdoor fireplace, and more. Consider the pavilion another room of your house and you’ll have an incredible place to kick back and enjoy the outdoors.
Fire Feature
A fire feature makes everyone comfortable and extends the amount of time you can use your outdoor space. These masonry structures include the basic fire pit, the versatile fire table, and the magnificent outdoor fireplace.
A fire feature can be centrally located on the patio, for example next to the outdoor kitchen/dining space; or, it can be in a quieter corner of the patio for a more relaxing atmosphere. It can even be remotely located in an otherwise unused corner of your backyard, for an intimate and more adventurous feel.
Water Feature
A water feature can add serenity and/or drama to an outdoor living space. Between the elegant serenity of a reflecting pool, the stunning beauty of a naturalistic pond, the gentle streams of a fountain, and the rushing sounds of a majestic waterfall, there are some excellent choices for adding the allure of water, no matter the size or shape of your outdoor space.
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