With the summer months fast approaching, it’s getting warm enough for a nice leg stretch in your backyard. But, before throwing your doors wide open and relaxing in your garden, it may be time to begin planning how to give your outdoor living space a facelift.
The most important thing is to first have a good look at your outdoor space and decide what you want to do and what features you want to have. It may seem a bit challenging at first, but that’s why we’re here. Follow our steps for planning your outdoor living space so that you can enjoy it all year round!
6 Steps To Plan Your Dream Outdoor Living Space
What Is It For?
Before we jump into the fun details and building and breaking, let’s start at the beginning. What is the size of your outdoor living space? What are you planning on using the area for? Is it for entertaining or do you just want a peaceful space that you and your family can relax in?
Looking at the big picture will help give you direction when you start renovating your outdoor living space. The more you know what you want, the easier it is for you to fulfill that vision.
So have a cup of coffee and think: what would you use your outdoor living space for ideally?
Use Your Imagination
After you feel quite comfortable that you understand the purpose of your outdoor living space, it’s time to start dreaming.
Your outdoor space is a canvas and you have the paintbrush. Think about what you want in your outdoor living space. Do you want a beautiful paver patio with walkways leading around your garden? Would you like a patio cover or pergola to provide some shade and protection? Would you like to have organized spaces for greenery or a central water feature or fire pit?
Once you know what features you want to have, you can start planning the space more carefully.
Step Into Your Existing Garden
Take a walk around your garden and get a feel of what is already there.
More importantly, get accurate measurements of your garden. This cannot be emphasized enough. There is nothing worse than planning on putting in a large patio, and your outdoor living space doesn’t accommodate it well.
By getting a realistic feel of your garden, it will save you from making costly mistakes down the line.
Hire A Professional Designer And Contractor
When you start getting into the breaking and building process, it may be intimidating and overwhelming. But creating your ideal outdoor living space shouldn’t be causing extra stress. It should be exciting!
It may be best to get a right-hand man. By bringing in a professional designer or contractor you have an expert at hand that can easily tell you what will work and what won’t. Moreover, they can help guide the building process so that it flows seamlessly.
Contact Seattle Outdoor Spaces to get in contact with a match for you.
Prioritize
If you are working on a budget or planning on creating your outdoor living space over a long period of time – prioritize.
The best place to start is the areas that need the most immediate attention. This can be an area that is unsafe or has bothered you for a while. Then slowly start working towards the easier areas, and before you know it, your garden will be complete.
If you are having trouble prioritizing, talk with your contractor. They’ll help you bring your attention to different areas in your garden. As well as highlighting details or challenges you may not have known before.
Stylize
The cherry on top is what makes the cake.
After finalizing the renovations and creating your outdoor living space, don’t forget the small stuff. The finishing touches are what round off your outdoor living space. This ranges from installing the right lighting system to making sure that your garden decor works in harmony with your space.
When you sit outside you don’t want to worry about a little touch-up here or there. You simply want to enjoy it.
It may be worthwhile to speak to your contractor as to what is the best way to round off your garden.
Conclusion
Giving your outdoor living space a facelift can seem intimidating at first. However, by working with an experienced contractor close at hand, it could be a seamless and stress-free process.
When the warm months approach, everyone wants to barbecue in the backyard and enjoy their outdoor area. What better way to do that if it’s everything you dreamed of?
At Seattle Outdoor Spaces, we can help you bring your dream to life. Make the most of your warm summer evenings or even cozy winter ones in a beautiful outdoor living space!
