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As the temperatures cool down a bit from the blazing summer heat, it's a great time to think about creating spaces that extend your living space to the outdoors. When planning an outdoor living space, as opposed to simply a yard, there are several things to think about:
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Why? |
Why do you want to create an outdoor living area to begin with? Are you hoping for a quiet escape with your family, or to entertain a large group of friends? Would you like to expand your kitchen by adding an area to cook or grill outside?
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Size... |
How many people do you want to accommodate on your patio, under your pergola or other outdoor living area? What type of activities and furniture do you hope to have in your space? Lounge chairs? An outdoor bar? Dining table and chairs? An outdoor sectional sofa?
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Sunlight... |
Do you want your outdoor living area to be mostly in the sun or shade? Pergolas or large shade trees are great ways to cut down on sunlight and add aesthetic landscape features to your outdoor living space.
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Night-time Lighting... |
Outdoor lighting adds both dramatic ambiance as well as safety to any outdoor living space. From backlit garden walls, to pathway lighting, night-time lighting adds the finishing touch to any outdoor getaway.
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Construction... |
What kind of material do you want your outdoor living space to be constructed out of? Would you like everything constructed out of stone, wood, or another material? Do you want retaining walls? How about a water feature or a fire-pit?
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Landscape... |
Since we are talking about creating living space outdoors, it would not be complete without thoughtfully planned and strategically placed vegetation.
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We Can Help
Are you feeling a bit overwhelmed by all that goes into planning an outdoor living space? You can rely on Timberline Landscapes' team of experts to help with every step of the process. If you have an idea, we can help refine, plan and make your dream a reality. We take your idea from a design on paper, to a completed back or front-yard living space. Patios, retaining walls, water features, pergolas and more! Outdoor living spaces are our speciality.
Contact Timberline Landscapes today to begin transforming your backyard into you outdoor living space!
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