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Feb 28, 2024

Backyard Patio Essentials

Celebrate Hilton Head Magazine

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Special to CH2/CB2 Magazine
As people spend more time in their homes, they are becoming more aware of what is necessary and what is frivolous. The idea that “less is best” has created clean, calm spaces with subtle charm. 

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Spring is approaching and, if you have a backyard, now is the time to turn it into the most luxurious space in your house. Your backyard patio is an extension of your home, so it’s important to ensure that you’re making the most of it by using it as a place where friends and family can gather after a long day or to celebrate a special one.

Here are a few things to keep in mind as you look to transform your backyard into a restful oasis.

Fire pits are one of the easiest and most popular upgrades you can do for your backyard. 

Keep It Simple

As people spend more time in their homes, they are becoming more aware of what is necessary and what is frivolous. The idea that “less is best” has created clean, calm spaces with subtle charm. 

Thin remodeling pavers are a great way to add to your patio without overdoing it. These pavers can be easily installed over an existing concrete slab to create a luxurious upgrade and add a high-end aesthetic. You can also use them as borders around your home, garden, or use them as walkways through the lawn.

Outdoor Rooms

An outdoor room is a great way to add some extra square footage to your home. Outdoor rooms allow you to spend time with family and friends while enjoying the beauty of the outdoors. And because of their roofs and screened-in walls, they are also an awesome place for entertaining guests on a rainy afternoon. The possibilities are truly endless. You can design your new room for any purpose, from office space for remote work to personal meditation studios.

The best way to get ideas and to get your patio ready for spring is to look to the experts to assess your backyard.

Fire Pits

Fire pits are one of the easiest and most popular upgrades you can do for your backyard. These outdoor accessories are becoming increasingly popular with homeowners – and for good reason. They’re a cozy way to enjoy the outdoors and create a relaxing and inviting space. Fire pits are also useful for cooking, entertaining guests, or warming up on chilly nights.

Fire pits can be custom-made to fit your backyard patio design perfectly or come as an easy-to-install DIY kit and support options like gas-powered inserts and smoke-reducing ring attachments.

Seats and Benches

Seat walls are an excellent way to add extra seating in your yard without taking up a lot of space. These walls can be built to fit any size or shape of space, and, because they’re modular units, you can create them in any pattern you like. Whether you want one long bench or several smaller seating areas, it’s all up to you!

Seat walls are an excellent way to add extra seating in your yard without taking up a lot of space. 

Hire a Professional

The best way to get ideas and for the quickest service in getting your backyard patio ready for spring, look to the experts to assess your backyard. A patio, hardscape, or landscape installer will be able to look at your backyard and help give you a full idea of how to set it up from the beginning of the process to the end. 

As the weather continues to warm and daylight savings approaches, now is the time to get your backyard ready so you can maximize your time enjoying the outdoors! If you need help with ideas or would like a professional to provide an estimate to make your backyard dreams a reality, get in touch with Lowcountry Paver at LCPaver.com.  

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