Winter isn’t the busiest season for landscaping but it can be a fantastic time to think about landscaping ideas and begin to plan projects for the upcoming outdoor entertaining season. As soon as the spring thaw comes around, the landscaping industry becomes extremely busy so it’s important to get your project scheduled quickly. You can warm up this season by picturing these landscape design ideas for the spring in East Hampton and Westhampton, NY.
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An Updated Patio
Nothing kicks off a fresh year of landscape renovations like refreshing your patio with brand new pavers. A new modern patio will make many outdoor activities more enjoyable as well as increase the value of your home. Modern pavers are technologically advanced to withstand pressures of the seasons, and last much longer than other surfaces. On top of all of that, your new patio will be easy to clean while looking fantastic and inspiring future projects.
Certain patio technologies can further improve your patio. Use permeable pavers to help prevent the collection of water on the surface. Permeable paver technology allows water to seep between the pavers, replenishing groundwater, preventing ice formation, and helping to prolong the lifespan of the patio itself. Many pavers are also designed to be non-slip. Stain-resistant sealants will also help to keep the patio looking great for longer.
And while you’re updating your patio, go the extra mile and add a truly luxurious touch that will make it so easy to enjoy being outdoors all year: a built-in snowmelt system (the same kind that’s used under paver driveways).
The Perfect Fire Feature
A fire feature in your outdoor living space is your best investment for creating a welcoming gathering place. Fire features are attractive at any point throughout the year due to the warmth and light of a fire, and the ambience the beautiful masonry structure provides.
A fire pit could evoke the feelings of a campfire and let the kids cook some s’mores. A fire table can become a sophisticated alternative to the traditional dining table, adding warmth and drama to any gathering. An outdoor fireplace takes the comforts of the home into the great outdoors and makes a grand statement while providing cozy warmth. You can even combine your outdoor fireplace with a wood-fired pizza oven to offer up delicious pizzas to eat around the fire.
You don’t have to stop at just one fire feature. Your outdoor dining space could use a fire table instead of an ordinary table. Your lounge area could feature a majestic outdoor fireplace. And a fire pit could be located off the patio in a secluded corner of the property - or centrally on the patio itself.
A Shelter Structure
If past summer memories include following the sun with a patio umbrella or parties ruined by sudden downpours, then consider adding a permanent shelter structure such as a pavilion to your patio. The open sides will let you enjoy plenty of fresh air, but the closed roof will keep you safe from the elements.
Adding creature comforts such as a fire table, comfortable outdoor lounge furniture, and a bar with plenty of seating will transform the space into an entertainer’s paradise - and because the roof helps trap the heat, the space will be cozy virtually any time of year. To keep the space cooler in summer by keeping the air moving, install an outdoor-rated ceiling fan.
These additions will make your patio usable in any season. Enjoy relaxing and entertaining in style when you combine a new patio with a fire feature and pavilion.
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