Five Hardscapes to Transform Your Home
Hardscapes are the non-living part of an outdoor space that add durable beauty, charm, and functionality to any property. Designing and building beautiful hardscapes is part of what we do to create a truly enjoyable backyard experience.
Hardscapes can be as simple as a walkway, patio, or a pool deck with concrete pavers. A backyard that utilizes hardscapes to create an oasis can also include retaining walls, fireplaces, fire pits, entertainment areas, and outdoor kitchens. Consider these five possibilities when you are dreaming of and planning your backyard retreat.
1. Patios
Think of a paver patio as an outdoor living or family room, an extension of your home to relax and enjoy the outdoors like never before. By adding a table and a set of comfortable chairs, your patio becomes a space where you can share morning coffee or drink in a soft sunset. With the array of outdoor furniture and accessories on the market today, this hardscape feature is truly unlimited in terms of how to configure it to match your dream lifestyle.
2. Walkways
Walkways leading to and from doors or gates are an essential part of a well-landscaped home. They are also an opportunity to add beauty or style to please the eye. Using simple walkways and paths of stone or concrete pavers immediately elevates the aesthetic of a home. More elaborate designs allow opportunities for homeowners to add instant curb appeal by bringing lush beauty to their property with flower beds and other places to install trees and shrubs.
3. Walls
So you have a beautiful patio and an artfully landscaped walkway. How about adding a gorgeous garden wall or a low sitting wall with containers of seasonal blooms to add that extra special touch of charm and style? If you have a sloping lawn or other irregularities, retainer walls add support and simultaneously create instant visual appeal. These are just a few of the hardscaping possibilities to increase the beauty and value of your home using paver stones.
4. Fireplace and Fire Pits
Take a simple patio to a whole new level by designing your backyard with an outdoor fireplace or a fire pit area. Although they are different in looks and how they are built, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits share a common bond – they are a truly luxurious addition to your property that will delight friends and family for years to come. Our professional sales team will help you determine the type of fire hardscape that suits your style, budget and property. Whether it’s a modern propane fire pit, a traditional circular wood fire pit, or an outdoor fireplace, there are many options to choose from.
5. Outdoor Kitchen
You probably already have a grill on your patio because who doesn’t love grilling out? But did you know that you can add grill surrounds or build entire outdoor kitchens with hardscaping? This is where beauty meets functionality and the sky is the limit in terms of what can be designed and built to fit your needs and lifestyle. With an outdoor kitchen, there is no need to traipse in and out to serve a delicious meal poolside. Enjoy your friends and family while you prepare the food instead.
Work With Us to Build Your Dream
We don’t just build spectacular pools and pool decks, our sales professionals will work with you to create a one-of-kind hardscape design that perfectly compliments your home and brings your backyard dreams to life. We create hardscapes from a variety of paver materials from Belgard including concrete pavers, paving stones, and slab pavers that come in a variety of styles and colors.