Landscape Design Ideas That Will Improve Your Summer in Lewis Center and Dublin, OH
If you are intent on making this summer better than last year’s, some changes may be necessary for your landscape. The following landscape design ideas can take your Lewis Center and Dublin, OH, outdoor spaces to the next level.
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A Patio That Feels Like Another Room
Today’s patios can be designed and built to act as a true outdoor living room. They make enjoying summertime activities easier and more fun. Starting with hand-selected low-maintenance pavers for the surface of your new or renovated patio can be a logical first step in creating an outdoor space that suits your needs. Consider incorporating one or more of the following as part of your patio refresh:
Fire feature: Adding a large, rustic outdoor fireplace can bring a new dimension to your patio living. Imagine heading outside after a long day to relax by the fire as you sip a favorite drink. A one-of-a-kind fireplace could be gas or wood burning, depending on your preference. You may love the idea of a recessed nook for storing and displaying dry firewood, or you may prefer the convenience of being able to turn your outdoor fireplace on or off with the touch of a button.
Water feature: No matter the size of the available space, your landscapers can recommend the perfect water feature to bring the pleasure of listening to spilling water to your patio. From a wall-mounted fountain that spills into a stone basin below to a pond that looks and feels real with oversized, natural stone, the sensory experience that a water feature could add to your outdoor space can be immeasurable.
Dining area: Dining under the stars can take on a new meaning when you can do it at your leisure in your own backyard. Having your landscaper add a dining area to the patio design can mean that you can sit and visit with your guests long into the evening at the outdoor table. With a double band of contrasting pavers that set this space apart from the rest of the patio, your dining area can feel distinct.
Add Some Shade
Another landscape feature that can improve your outdoor space can be a shade structure. On those hot summer days when you want to get outside but need some relief from the sun, adding a pergola or covered patio can be what you need to enjoy some summer weather.
Pergola: Anchored in heavy stone bases with substantial wood posts, a custom-build pergola can become a focal point in its own right. Your landscapers can incorporate planters at the top of the stone bases to plant climbing vines. You can take in that green view while relaxing underneath, enjoying the dappled shade, while sitting on a comfortable couch or dozing in a hanging bed.
Full roof structure: When you want to be able to use your outdoor covered space without having to stress over the weather, your landscaper can add a full roof over the new patio or to a portion of the patio so that you can enjoy your outdoor space when the weather does not cooperate. Even on a rainy afternoon, you can head outside to chill on a summer afternoon if you opt for a pavilion or similar structure.
About the Author
In 2017, David C. Ludolph II and Kody G. Kavanagh joined forces to create PropertyWorx—one of Central Ohio’s leading full-service property solutions companies. With combined experience of over 50 years, we pride ourselves on taking both residential and commercial properties to the next level, by providing home and business owners with all they need to update, transform, and tend to their properties.
