How to Create the Ultimate Backyard
When planning the backyard of your dreams, you may envision a space where you can relax, gather with friends and family, and spend more time outdoors with comfort and ease. And why not? Making an investment in your backyard centered around an inviting pool just makes sense in Florida. With its mild winters and hotter summer months, our climate lends itself to year-round outdoor living. And, surprisingly, creating the ultimate backyard is not as difficult as you might think.
The first thing to consider is what is most important to you in terms of how the space will be used. This will be as unique as you are and will be tailored to your ideal lifestyle. If you have a family with young children, your dream backyard might center around a freeform pool with plenty of features to keep the kids active and having fun poolside. Or maybe a sleek geometric pool with spaces carved out to entertain is more your season of life. Whatever you are dreaming of, below are 10 ultimate features to consider when planning your dream backyard experience.
1. Swimming Pool With a Built-In Spa
A new custom swimming pool is the starting point of the ultimate backyard experience. Adding a built-in spa is a luxurious addition that adds beauty as well as value to your space. Spas enhance your overall well-being because they are proven to reduce stress and aid your physical health by easing sore muscles and soothing away tension.
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2. Swimming Pool Water Features
Loungers, bubblers, sun decks, grottos made to look like waterfalls, fountains arcing into the pool, and scuppers with a sheet of water gently spilling into the water are all features designed to enhance the ambience of your pool. The sound of water is proven to be relaxing and restorative, so when planning your ultimate backyard be sure to consider one or more water features to make your pool even more enjoyable.
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3. Hardscapes
Hardscapes are the non-living, man-made parts of your backyard. Examples include: pool decks, patios, pathways, fire pits, grill surrounds, and retaining walls. Hardscaping plays a significant role in the overall look and feel of your backyard by adding gathering spaces, beauty, and functionality. They also add value to your home in general.
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4. Landscapes
Trees, bushes, flower beds, flower pots and all types of foliage also add to the beauty and enhance your backyard. By planning these into your outdoor living space, you can create lush landscapes that compliment your pool and patio area while creating appealing picturesque scenes.
5. Screened-in Spaces
Whether it's the entire pool area or just a patio or porch, having at least a portion of the backyard screened enables you to enjoy the outdoors year round without the nuisance of insects that are part and parcel of Florida summers. A screened area also protects your outdoor furniture and accessories, helping to maintain them for years to come.
6. LED Lights
Today’s technology with customizable LED lighting in your pool and out of it makes it possible to create a different mood for every day of the week. Take advantage of programmable and customizable LED lighting options to make a one-of-kind space.
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7. Fire
There is no equal to creating a cozy, relaxing atmosphere in which to gather than having a fire. From traditional fire pits to poolside fire bowls, there are many options to add the element of fire to your ultimate backyard.
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8. Outdoor Entertainment Areas
Outdoor kitchen and grilling areas, outdoor bars, swim-up bars, patios with outdoor furniture and a big-screen TV are all possibilities to consider when creating your dream outdoor space. Whether you want to watch the game from the pool or curl up on the outdoor sectional to catch a show with the kids, be sure to take advantage of the unique opportunity to make your backyard an extension of your home.
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9. Safety
Keeping everyone safe is a top priority in creating a backyard experience for everyone to enjoy. Keep in mind safety best practices in the form of gates, fencing, alarms and more keep you and your loved ones safe. Our team is available to help you plan this vital aspect of your backyard experience.
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10. Your Dream
Last but not least, if there is something that would make your backyard into the retreat you dream of, we will help to design and build it. We’ve added sunken seating areas with hammocks, a putting green, custom lounge seats built into our spas, and more to help our clients have their personalized backyard experience. If you can dream it, we will do our utmost to make it happen.