Planning a large outdoor living area can be challenging. We can help!
An outdoor living space is a one-of-a-kind feature of any home. The best places to live have an outdoor living area of some kind, even if it is just a balcony. If you have ample outdoor living space, you will have a challenge on your hands, the challenge of knowing how to plan an outdoor living space. Here are some pointers to get you started.
Think of How You Want to Use the Space
The first step is to think of how you want to use the space. Make a list, if necessary, of the top functions you want it to serve. For example, you might want to use your backyard for sitting outside on a nice day, dining outdoors, playing card games, and cooking on the grill. You then would need to plan for a lounge space, a dining area, and a grill area.
Divide by Zones, Tiers, or Both
How do you arrange all of the areas you want to have? A patio or deck will be necessary first. At Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence, we build high-quality decks throughout central Maryland. Ultimately, the way to arrange the outdoor living areas is by zones, which can extend horizontally on the same plane or vertically through tiers. A tiered deck can be a good idea if your property is on a slope or you have a high elevation deck.
Open and Enclosed Spaces
Your outdoor living spaces don’t have to be all enclosed. Some areas can be open and some can be enclosed or sheltered. You might have an open deck or patio, but beside it or on the lawn, you might include a screened porch, a gazebo, a pergola, or a pavilion. Adding one of these kinds of structures will immediately create two different outdoor living areas.
Additions to Tie It Together
Other additions can help divide and round out each outdoor living zone. Examples of such additions include misters, fire pits, outdoor fireplaces, plant boxes, and built-in benches.
Call Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence For Your New Deck or Fence!
Mid-Atlantic Deck & Fence has almost 30 years of experience in building beautiful custom fences, gazebos, screened-in porches, and decks throughout the state of Maryland. We have the expertise to design your dream fence or custom deck and have it installed in a headache-free process. Give us a call at 1-800-833-9310 or visit us online for a quote today! We offer many different styles of fencing and decking, in addition to custom options designed specifically to suit your preferences and tastes. To see examples of our work and get more tips on how to choose the right decking for your family, follow us on Facebook, Twitter, Houzz, Pinterest, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
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