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Best Features to Include in Your Outdoor Living Space

Designing an outdoor living space with the right landscape features can enhance beauty, functionality, and comfort. Here are some of the best landscape features to consider including:

1. Patio or Deck

  • This acts as the foundation of the space and provides an area to hang out.
  • Choose durable materials like natural stone, pavers, or treated lumber. A platform deck can add extra space and can be a beautiful addition by adding character and dimension to your outdoor living area. We also install quite a few paver patio extensions to an existing concrete patio, by still making it look intentional. 

2. Outdoor Kitchen or Grill Area

  • A great way to add convenience for grilling and entertaining.
  • This can include a built-in grill or a grill surround (so you can slide your grill into the open space), countertop, fridge, and/or a pizza oven.

3. Fire Feature

  • A fire pit or outdoor fireplace creates a cozy atmosphere and ambiance when relaxing after a long day or week!
  • A fire feature also extends the usability during cool spring or fall evenings.

4. Shade Structures

  • The possibilities are endless! Pergolas, gazebos, shade sails, or umbrellas provide relief from sun. This element also makes the outdoor living space feel like an outdoor “room” and gives a cozy feel.
  • They can be enhanced with vines or lighting, giving it an extra touch.

5. Water Feature

  • Fountains, ponds, or small waterfalls add visual interest and relaxing sound. Who doesn’t love the sound of water?!
  • Water features can be a beautiful focal point or a subtle element, which also helps to block out noise from busy streets or loud neighbors. 

6. Seating Areas

  • If you have the space, it’s fun to include both dining and lounge seating. Also consider a sitting wall around a patio or deck to offer extra seating.
  • It’s best to use weather-resistant furniture for comfort and longevity and choose colorful cushions & pillows to enhance your style. We love adding colorful outdoor poufs to create a cozy sitting area! 

7. Landscape Lighting

  • Path lights, uplights, string lights, and sconces extend usability into the evening. There are so many options to choose from to fit your style perfectly!
  • It also enhances safety and adds ambiance while relaxing or entertaining.

8. Greenery & Plant Beds

  • This is the fun part that can tie an outdoor living space together! Incorporate trees, shrubs and your favorite color of plants. Be mindful of sun and shade exposure and choose plant options wisely.
  • A beautiful look is to use layers and seasonal interest for a lush, dynamic feel. Choosing the correct plants for your space also offers different plants to bloom throughout the season. 

9. Privacy Screens

  • Hedges, trellises with vines, tall planters, or decorative panels can create intimacy and block views.
  • Adding wood lumber slats to the side of a pergola is also a great way to add privacy, while giving your pergola an outdoor room feel. 

10. Paths and Walkways

  • This defines movement between areas using stone, gravel, or pavers and guides guests where to go.
  • Paths and walkways help unify different parts of the space. A path leading to a bench or a piece of garden art adds mystery and excitement! 

11. Lawn or Open Space

  • Open areas of lawn are useful for games, pets, kid’s play, or extra space to set up seating or relaxing.
  • Grassy areas also provide a colorful lush look.

12. Raised Garden Beds, Herb Planters and/or Decorative Pots

  • This is great for gardening enthusiasts and can bring fun pops of color to any outdoor area. We love planting palms and hibiscus for a tropical coastal feel!
  • Depending what you plant in your planters or pots, it can also add functionality by planting herbs to use when cooking or grilling. 

As you can see, there are many fun options to make your outdoor space your own. Adding extra elements creates comfort, ambiance, character, functionality and color giving you an outdoor oasis you can enjoy and be proud of! 

Luxury Landscape excels in all of these areas and would be happy to chat about enhancing your outdoor living area. We take into account even the smallest detail that can make a big impact! 

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