Landscaping companies in the Oakland Township and Birmingham, MI area can help transform your outdoor space into a relaxing area that hosts some of your favorite activities. Whether you like to lounge or are ready to be the entertainment hub of the neighborhood, there are a variety of hardscape and outdoor living options that can help create a functional and enjoyable outdoor retreat.
Paver Patio
When thinking about a foundational feature that can be added to, a paver patio is likely going to be recommended by landscaping companies. Customizable to complement a variety of landscape designs, a paver patio can turn an ordinary outdoor space into an inviting area of relaxation. From a paver patio, you can include other favorite features, like an outdoor kitchen for whipping up delicious meals or a fire feature to keep warm during cooler evenings. By adding outdoor furniture, like a sectional and a few end tables, you and your loved ones can bask in the beautiful weather and spend some time catching up with one another. Including a shade structure over your paver patio can also help keep everyone cool when the day heats up, to keep the fun going outdoors.
The customizable aspect of a paver patio really comes from how individual pavers are used. Patio pavers come in different styles, shapes, and colors. Small brick pavers can bring a very traditional feel to your paver patio, while elongated pavers can be used in a more modern way to play up clean lines.
Available in different earth-toned colors, consider how colors may complement or contrast against your home or other existing features. Uniform colors may make your patio blend in when including geometric patterns of different colors can be a more contemporary approach. There is also the ability to lay pavers in specific ways to create designs, like herringbone or basketweave patterns.
Outdoor Kitchen
If you enjoy gathering friends and family to share a meal together, an outdoor kitchen can help you enjoy cooking while still spending time with everyone outdoors. An outdoor kitchen can bring the workspace to the party, letting you still participate in the conversation and fun while getting together snacks and beverages.
There are a few considerations when planning for your outdoor kitchen to get the most out of the space. You’ll want to think about what cooking appliances to include. This can depend on a few different factors, like what you enjoy cooking, what your guests tend to enjoy eating, and how many people you intend to feed on a regular basis. For the neighborhood barbecue hoster, a large grill can help really dish out the hamburger and hotdogs. If you want to turn dinner into a family activity, an outdoor pizza oven can get everyone excited about cooking and ready to be the next family chef. It’s also important to ensure enough cabinet space for extra dinnerware and nonperishable spices and condiments to limit the number of trips indoors to prepare a meal. The cherry on top of your outdoor kitchen can be a refrigerator to not only store food but also beverages that let guests easily access their favorite beverages.
Fire Feature
Creating a natural gathering point for guests can be more convenient with a fire feature. The warmth on cooler nights and just enough light to see smiling faces help maximize your space and enable you and your loved ones to enjoy your outdoor space in the evenings. A fire pit is nice for more casual gatherings for guests to circle up, make s’mores, share scary stories, and enjoy conversations. An outdoor fireplace is a more formal option that can act as a beautiful focal point for extended lounging. Adding outdoor furniture around your outdoor fireplace can let you settle in comfortably while you enjoy the fire.
