LANDSCAPE RENOVATIONS Where Do You Start?
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by PJ Kratohvil, Owner of Complete Solutions
hese are crazy times we are living in! We hope this month’s article finds everyone well and trying to rebound from all the Corona craziness. I think the last month or two have really allowed people to take a look at their homes inside and out – evaluating what needs to be done and contemplating ideas. If you’ve come to the realization that it’s time to upgrade your patio and living space, here are a few thoughts that might help answer some of the initial questions.
Are we looking for a covered or uncovered space? Having a cover over your space really allows for more useable time throughout the year, no matter the weather conditions. Being able to step out your back door into your outdoor living space is always a plus. Sometimes a good balance of covered as well as uncovered patio space is the
answer – just ensure you’re investing in a vision that’s going to fit your family’s needs the best.
Do we want a full kitchen space built out or simple grill, bar scenario?
Having the ability and an adequate
amount of counter space to grill out during the week or entertain on the
weekends, can greatly enhance your
outdoor experience. Putting in a side
burner, extra storage, or even a fridge can all add to the usability and convenience
Gardening: Ask The Expert of the space. You don’t have to go huge, super luxurious, or over the top with it – just build to suit your needs. And most importantly, make it functional for you. We’d really like a kitchen as well as a fireplace with seating space, but how big of an area do we need? Fireplaces, fountains, fire pits, and other features to your patio space not only creates interesting destinations but also brings people together enabling you to enjoy the space that much more. Once you’ve gotten your patio footprint together, it’s always important to balance
your hard space with a combination of turf and landscape areas. Much like the patio itself, landscaping could definitely be a do-it-yourself task, but sometimes design and installation are better left to be thought through by a local professional. We get calls and visit homes on a daily basis where people have put together a space only to find out it’s not large enough. It doesn’t offer the function or privacy they had envisioned, or better yet, they have given their ideas to a “patio builder” who doesn’t necessarily specialize in layout/design. Now, they need to manipulate what they’ve already paid for into something more usable.
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