Three Ways to Transform Your Yard Into an Outdoor Room

Outdoor Living Room Tips You’ll Want to See This Spring

A typical backyard space can provide the kids a place to play, adults with a space to kick back in a lawn chair, and pets a place to roam away from busy streets. However, so many patio spaces are nothing more than a concrete pad, a few chairs, a grill, and perhaps a few potted plants. Why stop there?

Today’s backyards are essentially extensions of the interior, complete with comfortable furniture, outdoor kitchens, and even protection from the elements. Yet, these outdoor rooms retain the natural elements and connection with the outdoors necessary to provide an escape from the stresses of daily life. Here are three ideas to get your outdoor room started.

Three Ways to Transform Your Yard Into an Outdoor Room;

Traditional Decking

A traditional deck can be the perfect beginning to an outdoor room. It elevates any furnishings up off the ground, providing space between you and natural annoyances such as insects, mud, and weeds. Decking also provides adequate drainage so that excess moisture does not remain trapped underneath any items you may have in your outdoor space.

You can choose from a variety of woods, stains and paint colors to accentuate the exterior of your home. However, you’ll need to seal your deck against the elements, and will need to refinish the surface every two to three years. In addition, traditional decking does not have the life expectancy of other materials. Generally, you may need to replace as soon as ten to fifteen years after installation.

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Azek

Although natural wood decks are certainly beautiful, more and more homeowners are choosing to use capped polymer materials for their outdoor spaces. Polymers, such as Azek, typically require less maintenance than traditional wood decking and will not warp, crack or split. As a result, a surface constructed of Azek won’t require replacement or refinishing as a natural wood surface would.

You can also install Azek near pools, spas and water features. It is resistant to mold and will not absorb water and warp. The only potential drawback for some homeowners is the decreased ability to refinish with various colors and stains; however, the product itself comes in a variety of widths, finishes, and colors.

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Timber Framing

If you’d like your outdoor living space to provide shelter from the elements and extend its use further into the fall and winter seasons, consider adding a timber-framed shelter. Gazebos, pergolas, pavilions and sunrooms all provide shade, protection from rain, and varying degrees of wind protection. In addition, your furniture, outdoor kitchen, and other design elements last longer and weather better when afforded some protection. Consider whether your home’s architectural features support an attached structure like a sunroom or awning, or whether a stand-alone structure would benefit your space.

If you’d like to discuss adding an outdoor room to your landscaping, contact us today.

DiSabatino Landscaping is Delaware’s #1 Hardscape and Landscape Specialist. We can help build an outdoor living area that will have you enjoying the great outdoors in style!  Give us a call today! 302-764-0408