Now is the Perfect Time to Create an Outdoor Living Space – 7 Options to Consider
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With the summer days waning and the cooler fall weather waxing (hopefully soon), now is the perfect time to create that outdoor living space you have always wanted. Outdoor living makes for a healthy lifestyle.
Think about how enjoyable these soon to arrive cool evenings with family and friends around a roaring fire will be. A comfortable outdoor living space that enables relaxation, as well as socializing distancing, is just what the doctor ordered for these challenging times.
Investing in some new outdoor living features allow homeowners to create an outdoor atmosphere that makes every day feel like a vacation. The best place to start when creating an outdoor living area is to determine your unique needs. Create a well-thought out custom design to reflect your style and taste.
Take a look at some of the following options when creating your own unique outdoor living space.
7 Outdoor Living Space Options to Consider:
1) Comfortable Seating Area
First, create a comfortable seating area for family and friends to relax and enjoy the ambient sounds and nature. More than likely, you will want some sort of cover to protect your outdoor living space from the elements.
A covered outdoor living space with exposed wood beams, stone fireplace, mounted TV, cushioned seating, dining table for six, and decorative lighting, overlooking a landscaped garden at dusk.
A spacious backyard patio serves as an inviting outdoor living space, featuring cushioned chairs, a dining table set, a pergola, and a grill area, all surrounded by brick planters and lush greenery in a suburban neighborhood.
A sunny backyard patio with a gray dining table and six chairs creates an inviting outdoor living space, surrounded by plants and flowers and enclosed by a wooden fence next to a gray house.
A spacious backyard patio with a wooden pergola, comfortable cushioned seating, a grill, and a view of the garden and house creates an inviting outdoor living space. Brick and stone accents frame this perfect retreat.
A wooden pergola stands over an outdoor dining area with a table and chairs, set on a stone patio. This inviting outdoor living space features a stone fireplace behind the pergola, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
A landscaped backyard outdoor living space features a stone patio, wooden Adirondack chairs around a chiminea, colorful flowerbeds, a gazebo, black metal fencing, and a pool framed by trees and distant houses.
This spacious two-story house with beige siding boasts a large backyard patio, perfect for embracing outdoor living in Delaware County, PA. The area includes a fire pit, pergola, dining set, and hanging lights. A white trellis adorned with climbing plants is surrounded by lush greenery.
2) Protection from the Elements
Consider adding a large umbrella, pergola or pavilion that will enable enjoyment no matter what the weather conditions may be. Perhaps you would prefer a privacy wall or trellis to add a little ‘old world’ flair. Maybe you would like to add a little nautical theme by hanging a few colorful canvas shade sails. Whatever floats your boat, some sort of protection from the elements is essential to creating an outdoor living area.
A lit patio with a pergola, seating area, and steps with built-in lights creates inviting outdoor living spaces leading to the entrance of a brick house at dusk. Shrubs and a lawn surround the structure.
A backyard swimming pool with clear blue water, featuring a stone waterfall and fire features, creates an inviting outdoor living space surrounded by landscaping and trees, gentle lighting, and a paved patio area.
A stone house with warm porch lights is surrounded by trees and shrubs, softly illuminated by landscape lighting along a curved walkway at dusk. The inviting outdoor living space blends seamlessly into the cozy, welcoming atmosphere under a deep blue sky.
A backyard outdoor living space features a glowing spa connected to a swimming pool, surrounded by lounge chairs, patio umbrellas, landscaped plants, and a pergola-covered seating area near the house at dusk.
Curved stone walkway with built-in ground lights leads to a front porch with steps, creating an inviting outdoor living space surrounded by landscaped shrubs, plants, and small garden lights at night.
A house with a sloped roof is illuminated by warm outdoor lighting at dusk, highlighting landscaped gardens, stone retaining walls, and a tree in the front yard. An inviting outdoor living space blends seamlessly with the dark blue sky and surrounding trees.
A landscaped patio with gray stone tiles creates a stylish outdoor living space featuring three cushioned lounge chairs, potted plants, built-in wall lights, a closed umbrella, and stone steps surrounded by greenery and shrubs.
3) Safety Lighting and Ambiance
When designing your outdoor living area, do not forget the lighting. Navigating a dark pathway is a safety issue. Landscape lighting such as Path lighting and soft ambient lighting will enhance your outdoor oasis and extend your enjoyment into the evening hours.
A stone outdoor fireplace with a lit fire is surrounded by cushioned patio chairs, a coffee table, potted flowers, and landscaped greenery in a backyard setting overlooking a sparkling pool.
Covered outdoor patio with stone fireplace, lit fire, mounted TV, comfortable cushioned seating, candles, and bar area in the background—this is outdoor living spaces at their finest. Surrounded by trees and greenery, it offers a warm, cozy atmosphere at sunset.
A covered outdoor living space with exposed wood beams, stone fireplace, mounted TV, cushioned seating, dining table for six, and decorative lighting, overlooking a landscaped garden at dusk.
A cozy backyard patio serves as the perfect outdoor living space, featuring a brick fireplace, wicker chairs, and a table set for four with plates and drinks, all surrounded by lush greenery and trees.
Circular stone patio with a built-in fire pit, surrounded by four cushioned chairs, a small table with drinks, and landscaped greenery—an inviting outdoor living space. Stone steps lead up to another area.
Modern patio with stone flooring, wicker sofas with gray cushions, patterned pillows, and a rectangular custom fire pit with glass sides and yellow flames, surrounded by greenery and a light-colored house exterior.
A cozy outdoor living space with cushioned chairs around a circular table and a stone fireplace, set on a brick floor. Green lawn, flowers, shrubs, and natural stone landscaping create a peaceful backdrop.
Covered outdoor living space with a fireplace, TV, grill, and kitchen area featuring stone finishes. Comfortable seating and a dining table overlook a green backyard at sunset. Recessed lighting brightens the inviting patio.
4) Fire Feature
An outdoor fireplace or fire pit not only adds to the ambiance of your outdoor living space, it extends it usability into the cooler weather. On top of that, it can serve as a cooking option. Campsite meals and roasting marshmallows are a great way to create happy memories and enhance family bonds. Many homeowners are going the modern route, by installing beautifully designed fire pit tables. Whatever your style, a fire feature in your outdoor living space is highly advisable.
A backyard patio with a wooden pergola, outdoor dining table, benches, striped cushioned chairs, built-in grill, countertops, and TV, set on a stone floor surrounded by green lawn and trees—perfect for enjoying outdoor living spaces.
Outdoor kitchen with stainless steel appliances built into a stone wall, string lights overhead, and a dining table with chairs under a large striped patio umbrella—perfect for enjoying outdoor living spaces with views of the green lawn and trees.
Covered outdoor living area with a stone fireplace, wall-mounted TV, built-in grill, sink, mini-fridge, and bar seating overlooking a green lawn at sunset. Warm lighting creates a cozy atmosphere.
Luxury outdoor kitchen and dining area with stone counters, built-in grill, high wooden ceiling with exposed beams, pendant lighting, and a patio set—an inviting outdoor living area overlooking a yard at dusk.
Outdoor living area features a covered patio kitchen with a granite island, built-in grill, stainless steel appliances, dining chairs, place settings, and bright lighting—beautifully situated next to a house with large windows.
5) Outdoor Kitchen or Bar
Entertaining outdoors is a lot easier if you have the amenities nearby. That is why we usually advise some sort of cooking and refrigeration appliance close to your outdoor living area. A bar set up with everyone’s favorite beverage or an outdoor kitchen with all the cooking and serving utensils makes for easy entertaining. It eliminates the need to make several trips inside to access food and drinks.
Covered outdoor patio with stone fireplace, lit fire, mounted TV, comfortable cushioned seating, candles, and bar area in the background—this is outdoor living spaces at their finest. Surrounded by trees and greenery, it offers a warm, cozy atmosphere at sunset.
Covered outdoor living space with a fireplace, TV, grill, and kitchen area featuring stone finishes. Comfortable seating and a dining table overlook a green backyard at sunset. Recessed lighting brightens the inviting patio.
A spacious backyard patio showcases an inviting outdoor living space with stone walls, a covered dining area with barstools, pendant lighting, and well-maintained landscaping, all attached to a beige house at sunset.
A covered outdoor bar with wicker stools, a brick grill, and a black countertop creates the perfect outdoor living space. Two martini glasses, a wine bottle, and candles sit on the counter overlooking a grassy backyard and trees.
6) Entertainment Center
An entertainment center set up with television, stereo and possibly even a karaoke machine will be a great enticement for family and friends to hang out in the backyard. A disco ball and dance floor might not be a back choice either!
A luxurious backyard showcases thoughtfully designed outdoor living spaces with a large pool featuring fountain jets, stone decking, lounge chairs, lush landscaping, and a two-story house with a balcony framed by tall trees in the background.
A small stone bridge crosses over a pond surrounded by rocks, flowers, and green plants in a landscaped garden with a stone walkway nearby—creating an inviting outdoor living space.
A stone fountain featuring a bronze statue of a child, holding two streams of water, stands among lush green trees and shrubs, with water cascading into a pool below—an elegant complement to custom outdoor swimming pools.
A landscaped backyard pond serves as a stunning water feature, with rocks, small waterfalls, underwater lights, and lush plants; a stone patio elegantly borders one side.
Three carved stone water fountains of varying heights create a striking water feature on a bed of smooth black pebbles in a landscaped garden, surrounded by trees, mulch, and a spotlight in the background.
A large ceramic urn-style water feature with blue and brown glaze stands on a bed of smooth rocks in a landscaped yard at night, illuminated with light, with grass and shrubs in the background.
7) Water Feature
Whether you go for the whole shebang … in ground pool with cascading waterfall and Jacuzzi or a simple bubbling urn fountain, a water feature in your outdoor living space will add the soothing sound of running water.
Many homeowners are seeing the value of creating outdoor living areas and in doing so are using all types of unique water features to enhance their space. Likewise, these water features, such as a rain curtain or deck jets with LED lighting add a special ambiance in the darker hours of the day.
With outdoor entertainment being in high demand, adding one or more of these water features to your outdoor living area can make for many memorable occasions in your own backyard. Don’t forget to explore the lighting options to enhance any water feature you install.
If you are considering creating an outdoor living space, talk with one of our landscaped design specialist at DiSabatino Landscaping. We can quickly and expertly install a customized outdoor living area that will enhance your life for years to come.
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