Fall offers cooler and more comfortable temperatures, which gives us the opportunity to spend some much needed time in the outdoors. There is no better way to do this than in your own outdoor living area from Outdoor Innovations. You can enjoy all that outdoor living has to offer right in your own backyard. Recently, the team at Outdoor Innovations completed a new outdoor living space for one of our clients. In this case, the client gave Ken and the team ideas of what they wanted to see in their space, providing for some creative freedom, and the collaboration turned into this beautiful example of what outdoor living can be! See our latest video below:
Features of This Outdoor Living Space
This space will serve the family very well as the fall season approaches! It includes these features:
Raised Bar Island: This client wanted a nice area for the family to sit and enjoy their big screen TV while they have a bite to eat or enjoy a beverage. The team added a beautiful raised limestone bar island to which attractive bar style chairs were eventually added.
Seat Wall & Raised Planter:To add beauty to the three large deck poles behind the raised bar island, the team installed the seat wall and raised planter to serve as a resting place as well as to display colorful flowers to brighten the area.
Paver Area (near grill):Manufactured by High Format, this paver area was placed between the concrete pad that already existed, and the paver patio beyond. Adding a visual boost the the grilling area, these 30×30 square, large slab pavers give off just the right touch in the right spot.
Pellet Grill: Manufactured by Coyote, this pellet grill is sure to please. For this grilling area, we installed the pellet grill into an island, that also includes a drop in cooler, and will also feature a enclosed trash bin. Setting up this family for some fun outdoor cooking, and wonderful shared meals.
Paver Patio With Vinyl Pergola & Gas Fire Pit: This area really speaks for itself! The large paver patio provides a large area for entertaining. Surrounded on two sides by a seat wall, this area is made for the fall season. Cozy up next to the warm fire in the gas fire pit, inside this stunning vinyl pergola. There are memories to be made in this space for sure!
Concrete Pad: We installed a concrete pad so in the near future this family can enjoy a hot tub/spa in this space. This will be a favorite spot for all, we have no doubt!
Serving Island: This island also has a great limestone countertop, and features a outdoor refrigerator, drop in cooler, and trash bin. Entertaining will be a breeze with these added features. Let the good times roll!
Cobalt Blue Pots:We think these marvelous blue cobalt blue pots we found for our client are the icing on the cake for this space. They add the finishing touch bringing the overall look together. If you like these we can find something special just for you too.
What is Your Dream?
We always ask the question “What is your dream?” The wonderful thing about outdoor living areas is the sky is the limit, what is in your imagination can be done. So let us know what would allow you and your family live your dream. Contact us today to discuss your perfect outdoor living area. We would love to collaborate with you to create a plan. We will then draw up a 3-D rendering of what your space will look like. The only thing left to do after that is make your dream a reality. Let us know what we can do for you!
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Outdoor Fire Pits for Fall Entertaining
It’s that time of year again! Time to enjoy the beautiful fall weather on your lawn with your fire pit. You and your friends can sit around it and enjoy the warmth while you sip on cider and watch the leaves fall in the warm glow. Your custom-built outdoor fire pit will impress your friends and family. Outdoor fire pits are a wonderful addition to any home, and they are especially great in the fall season.
Hardscaping vs. Store Bought
It may be tempting to just go to the store and get a flimsy, one season fire pit which will rust out in no time. The issue with them is not only that but they are not long-lasting, but that they usually do not complement your property and they’re not worth spending the money on. When you get quality outdoor fire pits, like those from Outdoor Innovations, you can see the time and craftsmanship that went into each piece of the puzzle. Outdoor fire pits made with pavers and stone are much more durable, long-lasting, and can be built into your existing environment instead of being sat on top of it and not matching the design.
Outdoor Fire Pits Offer More Permanent Customization Options
Hardscaping also gives you the advantage of multiple options like outdoor fire pits, fire bowls, gas burning fire features, wood-burning fire features, and outdoor fireplaces. These give you the option to work within your existing outdoor entertainment areas and provide a warm, welcoming space for friends and family to gather. For example, if you already have an outdoor kitchen design you’d like to implement, you may wish to place your outdoor fire pit in a different area of the landscape design so that it is not too close to the other fire element (the grill). This can give you multiple entertaining areas that will make your home the place to be this fall.
Outdoor Fire Pits Add Dimension to Your Landscape Design
Not only are outdoor fire pits a great fall addition for your Quad Cities home, but they are also a great extra dimension that can add to your landscape design. When you have too much of one thing in your backyard–like too many flowers or hardscaping–sometimes you need to break it up with something else. If you’ve been doing amazing landscape design, but you need an addition that helps to facilitate communal gathering for the fall, spring, and summer, look no further than the fire pit. It is a perfect gathering place for Easter and graduation parties, summer bonfires and cookouts, and fall weenie roasts and s’mores. The outdoor fire pit is a truly versatile addition to your landscaping that will last for years and years to come.
If this sounds like something you want for your backyard, it’s time to call Outdoor Innovations! We are happy to get started on giving you the perfect fall backyard outdoor entertainment area with our custom outdoor fire pits. Give us a call today for more information!
Take the Plunge: Pool Landscaping
This tax refund season, treat yourself to a little something extra for you, your family, and your friends: a pool. A pool and pool landscaping can be a great investment for your home. It gives you an outdoor entertainment area, a fun place for the kids to hang out, and a great place for cookouts and parties for the whole family.
It doesn’t have to be a hassle or an eyesore.
At Outdoor Innovations, our poolscaping experts will use your input to design a great surround for your pool. We have a computerized landscape design program which we use to generate a 3D model of what your project will look like. The model is a great way to assure that your vision comes to life the way that you want it to, and it helps to be able to visualize what we’re talking about.
After we have the model, we can begin work on your poolscape. We are experienced landscaping, hardscaping, and poolscaping experts. Our crew is courteous and always cleans up any messes left behind from our work. We want your pool looking amazing so that you can host amazing parties with your friends and family. You can count on us to leave you with a great looking finished product and no clean up for you.
You can add your own flare.
Pool landscaping doesn’t have to mean a drab gray cement surround and a deck. It can mean whatever you want it to mean! There are many ways to make the poolscape project your own, and one of these could include a shade structure and outdoor kitchen, to keep everyone cool and fed. Or maybe your vision is to have a casual hangout spot for those cool summer nights? A fire pit, seat walls, and outdoor furniture could be the best option for you. These are only a few examples, but there are so many ways to make pool landscaping your own, and you can check out more on our poolscape page.
Summer Memories are Irreplaceable!
If you’ve been thinking about a pool for years now, it’s time to take the plunge. Why not create memorable summers for your kids and a relaxing area for the family? An area to have fun with friends and enjoy the beautiful summer season? If this sounds like something you’re interested in, give Outdoor Innovations a call today and we can get started on making it a reality!