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Your yard or land can help your property become a luxurious living space. Fire pits and folding or Adirondack chairs make for adequate nights by the fire pit or bonfire, but it could be much more. Keep reading to learn how to turn your land into a stunning, usable outdoor space!

Outdoor Living Space Design Services

When you look at your yard or land, it can be hard to imagine how it can be transformed into a gorgeous space for your family and friends to enjoy any time of the year. Even if you have an idea of how you’d like to design your space, you’ll need the help of outdoor living space design services.

Outdoor Living Design

Whether you live in an area that’s relatively temperate throughout the year or you get to enjoy the four seasons, you need someone to help you with the design of your outdoor living space.

Here’s why hiring an outdoor space design service is a good idea:

  • You might have a great design plan, but the details of its construction aren’t likely sound. A designer has the expertise to take your ideas and create an outstanding plan for your yard space.
  • If you don’t have any landscaping experience or resources, you’ll run into some problems. A designer’s considerations while creating your plan account for every environmental issue. You may also spend far more on supplies since you don’t have a wholesale account or access to specialized supplies.
  • Your designer can foresee zoning problems, easements, permits, or other hurdles you may not know about.
  • Decks, trees, noise, driveways, changing seasons, furniture placement, and other factors must be considered during the planning process. A designer has the insight and experience to offer solutions and adjust plans accordingly.
  • A thorough designer will work with you on a budget. If you try to do it independently, you’ll likely go well over your planned budget. A designer can help you figure out how much you can afford and design your plans with it in mind.

When you design your outdoor space, you’re investing in usable space that can be enjoyed during almost any weather. You’ll want to do it right, and an outdoor living space designer can make that happen.

Backyard Renovations

Unless you’ve been involved in any backyard renovations, it might surprise you that there are many steps that your living space builder will need to complete. Some preparations can include:

  • Leveling the renovation space. A clean slate can go a long way in how smooth the process might be.
  • Once your design is completed, you can select the products you want. Your designer can help ensure you have the right materials and colors to maximize your new renovations’ beauty.
  • Once your design is done, and the items are selected, it’s time to complete the renovations!
  • When your renovations are complete, you’ll have the chance to decorate and put your finishing touches on it. This makes your new renovations unique to you!

Retaining Walls

Not every outdoor living space will be flat or able to be leveled completely. In this case, your designer might recommend installing a retaining wall.

Retaining walls help prevent erosion or damage. They can also provide a polished, luxurious feel with the right materials. Your wall can make landscaping easier by raising planting beds and surrounding your space with lovely flowers or plants.

Patios, Decks, and Driveways

Your designer may suggest new ways to utilize your yard in ways you hadn’t considered before. For example, they might suggest including:

  • Decks: If you’re planning on spending lots of time gathered around the barbecue with lots of loved ones, a deck provides a solid, safe space for that! Decks are typically made from wood or durable composite materials.
  • Patios: Laying down material to create a safe patio is best left to the professionals! They know how to excavate for a level, smooth surface. Patio materials have many varieties to choose from today, so ask your designer to see samples of what they offer.
  • Driveways: Driveways are no longer limited to being made of asphalt and sealer. You can now upgrade your driveway using pavers that come in many colors and shading. These driveways are easy to maintain and are built to last!

Your outdoor living space won’t be limited to the backyard. With the addition of a deck, patio, or driveway, you’re creating beautiful spaces you’ll look forward to enjoying for years to come!

Pergolas

Much of what is designed for outdoor space is intended to add an unattainable level of beauty in other ways. Pergolas are the perfect example of that beauty. Pergolas are open structures that are intended to be aesthetically pleasing. They are built with posts and open cross-beams, adding the illusion of being in a finished yet open space. You can select your building materials and colors to work with other living space designs. When you have a pergola designed and installed, you’ve just helped raise your home’s value.

 

FAQs

How do you plan an outdoor living space?

Using a designer and builder is the safest, most reliable way to plan your outdoor living space. You can plan ahead before you work with your designer by:

  • Take a look at your land, think about dips, slopes, and other landscaping challenges your yard may present during the design, and make notes for your designer.
  • Dream about your ideal space. Try and envision how to make it happen in your area.
  • Do your homework and learn about the available materials before deciding what you want. If your designer doesn’t have the materials you want, ask if they can get them for you.
  • Know if you’re hoping to enjoy more living space or elegance in your design. You don’t have to pick one or the other. It’s possible to balance both!

What are some design considerations related to the outdoor living area?

Planning for your outdoor living space can go smoother if you have some ideas before meeting your designer or builder. Have some thoughts about:

  • The measurement of land that you have to work with. Think about the size of it and any desired shape in your ultimate design.
  • How will the weather impact your space, its materials, and possible erosion?
  • If you want to have walls, ceilings, or roofs as part of your outdoor living space. Make sure you discuss the best materials for these installations. Also, consider materials that are easy to clean!
  • Where do you want family and guests to be able to access your space? You can plan to set entrances and exits in ideal locations.
  • Do you want an outdoor kitchen, sink, or BBQ in your space? Your designer can let you know what they can do in your space and what would be required.
  • How do you want your space to be viewed from the outside? Your designer can help you make decisions that will let your space look amazing from any direction.

 

 

How much value does an outdoor living space add?

The value of your outdoor living space varies based on the space’s quality, materials, construction, and design. Make sure you and your designer work on finding a balance between your upgrade and the natural yard. People value both, and when you’ve got a perfect balance, you can increase the value of your property beyond what you imagined!

Need an Outdoor Living Space Builder in Medina, WA?

The decision to add outdoor living space is big, but when you work with Buddha Builders, they’ll make the process easy. They bring experience, quality, and exceptional customer service to your project. So, call them at 206-773-7529 or contact them using their online form to get working on your dream space today!