A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Dream Outdoor Space

In today’s blog we are going to give you a brief step-by-step guide for creating a dream outdoor space. Some people really do not know where to begin, so we are going to help you with that.

First, think about what you want and look at lots of pictures online or in books and magazines. Consider how you want the space to function. You can always pare down your ideas later and make substitutions if space or budget require that. But start big.

What to Include

Do you want a place to eat? Do you need space for a table?

Do you want a fireplace or fire feature?

Do you want an outdoor kitchen with counter space or just space for a barbecue?

Do you want seating?

How about planters?

Do you need a children’s play area?

Space

Now look at space and see how much you have to devote to your outdoor living area. How much yard can you sacrifice? Do you need easy access to your indoor kitchen?

Other Considerations

Then there are other considerations such as privacy. Do you need privacy from neighbours? Do you need a sound break from a busy street? Do you want wall space for an outdoor television? Do you need shade or some kind of cover?

Look

The next thing to consider is what you want it to look like. Do you want something sleek and contemporary? Peaceful and spa-like? Old-world with lots of brick or stone? Do you want a rustic cedar deck or the more long-lasting composite decking?

Budget

Last, look at budget. Many things can be reworked to fit into a budget. Giant water features can be smaller plug-in ones. Big fireplaces can be smaller and less expensive fire tables.

All of what is listed above are things you can think about before you hire a professional to build your space. It is useful to plan ahead and give something like a dream outdoor space the time, thought, and consideration that it deserves.

When you need some help building or rebuilding your deck and outdoor living space, give us a call on the Lower Mainland at (604) 626-7100. This is our area of expertise. We can help you design and build any custom deck you want.

Deck Experts, based in Surrey, BC, are professional deck builders with a long track record of success. We offer free estimates and long warranties and can build or fix any deck around. If you have any questions about this article or would like to talk to us about decks, please call us at (604) 626-7100.