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Whether you're outdoorsy or occasionally venture outside, the facts are that spending time outside demonstrably improves health and quality of life. In fact, science has shown that it reduces the risk of cancer, improves mental health, and even increases life expectancy. But not everyone has time for mountain climbing, and some of us can't stomach the idea of camping, so how about incorporating nature more into our everyday lives? Outdoor living spaces are a great way to increase your Leander outdoor living! For those of us who want the comforts of home with us while we enjoy some air and sun, Southern Love can match your patio to your lifestyle, incorporating some of your favorite hobbies or style elements into your yard. Here are some the best (and most fun) favorite ways to make your landscaping match your lifestyle to make that life last a little longer.
Pretty Patios
You can think of patios as outdoor living space 1.0. Patios are a space attached to the outside of a home, typically with the ground covered with brick or cement. They can be as simple as a concrete square or incorporate any of the other elements that we'll discuss below.
Fierce Fire Pits
A fire pit is a simple addition to taking your backyard to the next level. Fire pits are beautiful as a decorating element since the flickering flames never fail to fascinate. But fire pits also serve some practical purposes. For example, during a chilly Spring evening, your pit can keep your guests warm, so no one wants to leave early. And with the flames also lighting the way as the sun fades, there's no reason to go home until they're ready! Finally, some fire pits have a grill attachment so that you can cook on them. But you can also have a separate grill and limit your fire pit cooking to marshmallows.Grand Grills
Often the patio or deck is where we roll out the grill to cook some burgers. But you can take that further by directly incorporating your grill into your space. We offer built-in grills as part of an outdoor kitchen or as their own thing to spruce up your outdoor space.Opulent Outdoor Kitchens
The next evolution of the grill is the full outdoor kitchen. We design outdoor kitchens that will rival anything you have indoors. Depending on whether you're a grill master or other type of home chef, we have all the elements to suit your tastes. Some outdoor kitchens have electricity, so you can also have stoves, burners, refrigerators, and nearly anything else you could imagine!First-in-Class Fireplaces
Ok, we're sensing a hot theme. Though some prefer a fire pit, others prefer the elegance of an outdoor fireplace. Both can provide the light and warmth you need for outdoor entertaining; the question is what suits your personal taste.Materials for Your Outdoor Living Space
Equally important as the function of your outdoor living space is its form. You will only get all the benefits of that oxygen and vitamin D if you like how your yard looks enough to spend time in it! Luckily, many materials are available to match your backyard's aesthetics to your home and your style.
If we're building your new patio or other space from scratch, we'll start with a consultation and design. Then we'll move on to grading your property before laying down the hardscaping foundation of your choosing.