‘Everybody knows a turkey and some mistletoe help to make a season bright’ so the song goes. This holiday season, cook a sumptuous feast fit for a glorious holiday celebration right in your newly-installed outdoor kitchen.

Choose from our outdoor kitchen layouts below or get inspired to design your own. With our custom-made outdoor kitchens, you can choose which parts and sections you need or want and have your dream outdoor kitchen finally come true!

Pressed for space? This neat outdoor kitchen layout easily solves that. Using the classic L-shape, this layout provides ample space for a small sink, grill, and enough counterspace for your ingredients, cooking utensils and food. You’ll also have enough storage space underneath, saving you time from going to and from your indoor kitchen just to get utensils and other cooking tools.

From the patio, you see a tasteful exterior design and patio space which can accommodate a couple of foldable chairs and tables for your family and friends.

A larger implementation of the L-shape layout, this shows how we customize our layout designs to cater to the client’s chosen kitchen equipment. Based on your preferences, we can easily measure and customize the design so everything gets their own proper place. For the counter space, you can also have two levels for better presentation.

Emulating a bar’s ambiance, we also set up some bold red bar stools which provides a neat contrast against the counter.

Not a fan of grilling? No problem at all! Here’s a simple and straight layout which can easily be done to the side of your patio. A two-level counterspace with storage and fridge space underneath, this outdoor kitchen can accommodate your food and utensils easily. There’s also a mini-sink so you won’t need to bring dirty dishes back to your indoor kitchen for washing.

Front porches serve as a covered space where family, friends, and guests can make themselves presentable before ringing the door. It can also be a place to welcome visitors. In time for the holidays, when there’s a surge of friends and visitors coming over, here are our 5 front porch ideas to make your front porch a place of festive appeal!

An Aromatic Potted Plant

Make your front porch more comfortable for visitors by putting insect-repelling plants by the doorway or seats. This will not only ensure your porch is bug-free, it’ll also keep your front porch smelling great all the time.

Hanging Lantern

A rustic décor by day, and a beautiful source of light by nightfall, a hanging lantern is also a symbol of the festive gatherings to come. Increase joyous ambiance with a hanging lantern by your porch. If your have steps leading to your porch, it’ll also be a wise investment to install light near the steps to avoid accidents.

A Festive Welcome Mat

Make your guests feel more welcome even before they knock on your door with a festive welcome mat!

Landscaping

If you’re keen on getting privacy, climbing plants on a lattice work can give you a beautiful screen without blocking too much sunlight from your porch. If you have the budget, you can even have sculpted bushes and hedges as privacy screens. You can also create container gardens to line up your steps.

A Living Christmas Tree

Think a living Christmas tree is too big for a front porch? Think again. With a potted rosemary, you can have a miniature tree adorn a nook of your porch. Mimic the design you have for your indoor tree and extend the festive ambiance of your home out onto the porch.

A porch well-designed can create a smooth transition from the outdoors into your home. An experienced landscape artist can help you create the perfect front porch in time for the holidays. Call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation!

Installing a firepit for any outdoor space means extending the number of hours one can enjoy spending outdoors, and giving a cozy gathering space for everyone. To ensure the firepit is installed where it can cover the maximum amount of outdoor space, here are 5 factors to consider.

Type

There are customized or built-in types, pre-fabricated kits and even portable ones. The installation process of a firepit mainly depends on the type of firepit you’d like to install in your yard. Customized firepits may take longer to install but allows for design changes anywhere along the way of installation. Pre-fabricated kits are easier and faster to install; however, you need to make sure your space fits the specifications the kit needs. For small spaces, a portable firepit is highly recommended. You can even take it to camping trips.

Size

Aside from your yard size, you should also determine the maximum number of people it can accommodate. There’s also the question whether you’d want an in-ground or above-ground firepit. If it is above ground, height is important and should make you comfortably warmed up while sitting.

Location

Location is everything when it comes to installing a firepit. Put it in a corner and it might leave the rest of your patio too cold. You can have it installed right in the middle of the patio, surrounded by customized seats or even right up on the table if it strikes your fancy.

Fuel

When it comes to firepit fuel, you can have either gas, propane, wood, or even ethanol. Each one comes with its benefits and downsides. If you already have a gas line ready to be tapped into, gas may be the most convenient pick for you. If you’re considering a pre-fabricated kit, most of these kits run on propane. Then there’s the classic wood firepit, and the earth-friendly ethanol.

Design & Accessories

Firepits are not just gathering places; it can also serve as the main design element of any yard when done right. You can have it complement or contrast with the rest of the patio through its paving material.

What if we told you you can have your very own clubhouse just right outside by your pool? Sounds unbelievable, right? But with a gazebo installation, you can maximize your outdoor space and get a good vantage point from where you can survey your outdoors and appreciate all the hard work you’ve done for it over the years.

Fashioned like an outdoor living room and dining area, what used to be an empty patio space by the pool has now become a family’s favorite outdoor area where they can all spend quality time together. With a spacious countertop and comfortable seating area, this gazebo has transformed how a family spends their get-together lunches and dinners al fresco.

While a traditional gazebo is constructed to be an octagonal structure with a peaked roof, affording a panoramic view of your landscape, modern times have called for modern design as well.

Some prefer it in the middle of their lawn, by their garden like this gazebo structure. A path leading from the house to this gazebo gives a sense of exploration for the structure. Meanwhile, flowering plants lining up the perimeter adds beauty and charm to this freestanding structure, giving a natural border between the space and the rest of the outdoor lawn. Give it a few months’ time and this gazebo will be the best place to cool down and relax after a day’s work.

When planning to install a gazebo, whether you’re following the traditional design or want a modern take on it, it’s best to always match it to your existing home style. Create an outdoor space which reminds you of the interiors of your home yet gives you ample space to truly enjoy the panoramic view of your outdoors!

Better yet, give us a call to get an expert’s free advice on installing a gazebo in your backyard!

Flagstone patios lend an elegant and lively look to anyone’s patio. Made of natural, roughly cut stone slabs, see remodeled Sugar Land flagstone patios we’ve installed over the years. Find more of what this natural stone patio material has to offer when installed the right way for Sugar Land patios below!

Giving a glossy finish to this flagstone patio, it gives a smooth patio surface which works very well in contrast to its brick walls. Properly installed and applied with the right finish, a flagstone patio will remain shiny and presentable for a long time. We’re sure this patio will host many afternoon chats for decades.

A spectacle in itself, the right flagstone material can create a lively abstract mosaic which livens up an otherwise empty patio space. If you have a base, you can opt for a thinner flagstone. However, if you’re directly laying flagstone onto the ground, a thicker cut is preferred for longevity and durability.

Flagstone with its variety of colors is also a favorite patio material for pool surrounds. With its red, blue, and brown hues, a flagstone provides a great contrast against your pool and encourage vivacity and fun! Since it surrounds a pool, allowance for proper drainage and a textured surface must also be included to avoid accidents.

This flagstone installation projects a rustic and casual look to the family outdoor room. Irregular stone cuts were installed to achieve this textured, rustic effect. Using a wet installation method, the flagstones were installed on top of a concrete base for a more even, durable surface.

For more flagstone patio samples, browse our flagstone patio gallery. Feel free to also browse our other patio surface gallery for inspiration. If you’re still unsure whether flagstone is the right material for your outdoors, call us today for a free, no-obligation consultation!