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!

Being a homebody need not be boring. Venture more outdoors by transforming your outdoor space into a high-quality relaxing space. Start an outdoor lifestyle today with these 5 guidelines!

Fill your patio with colorful and playful tones.

From planting vibrant flowering plants to funky and cozy furniture, make your patio more inviting with these pieces. Make it reflect your personality and be a testament to your design aesthetics. Incorporate features which will trigger in you

Create a space specifically for a top activity you love.

Designate a workspace for your visual arts hobby, a gardening table, or a simple workspace table in your outdoor area to encourage you more in spending more time in your patio. Once you’ve turned working, creating, or crafting for your passion in that area, you’ll no longer see your outdoor space as a mere extension of your property but as a special space where creativity begins.

Input Zen-inspiring elements for a calming ambiance.

Think of what calms you down. Is it the sight of a gently roaring fire, giving off a warm glow and atmosphere? Is it the sound of a gently running stream or water feature? Is it the scent of calming, fragrant plants like lavender or chamomile? Integrate any element which makes you feel calm.

Take it a step further with an outbuilding.

It can be a he-shed, she-shed or even a grownup’s version of their dream playhouse. While majority of the space within your property is meant for sharing, create an outdoor space you can truly claim as your own territory where no one can disturb you if you are there.

Create winding sections and spaces for your outdoor.

Challenge your exploratory sense by creating a maze-like layout for your outdoor space. Keep things exciting with an adventurous take on your outdoor space. Much like the classic The Secret Garden, transform a straightforward outdoor area into a place of wonder and paradise designed for you to enjoy.

Patio covers help make our outdoor spaces become more functional rain or shine. In this article, we tackle 5 patio cover features that make for a stylish patio cover.

Pillars

Sturdy pillars make for a sturdy patio cover. For an extension of the roof, ensure your pillars are built on stable ground. Strong pillar materials can range from reinforced cement or steel beam to even wood that can withstand harsh weather elements.

Beams

Another patio cover feature you need to consider is ample support for the extended roof. Aside from pillars, you can also opt to have your angled roof along with its sturdy beams exposed for a rustic look. Even with a thinner cover, there is still enough space for recessed lights and ceiling fans.

Lights

Whether it’s attached or recessed, lights are an important feature in patio covers. Picking the right spots to install them will help brighten up your space at night and maintain a welcoming aura for your patio cover.

Ceiling Styles

Despite the open orientation of your patio-covered outdoors, it can still feel stuffy. With a raised ceiling, you will have more room to allow enough cool air to pass and drive out warm air. This home in particular even extended their wooden ceiling material meeting their brick wall exterior and provide a good contrast.

Meanwhile this home opted for a uniform ceiling and wall feature, making their outdoors look bright even with the patio cover installed.

Ceiling Fans

Though a raised ceiling can help your patio feel less humid, ceiling fans attached over the seating area help move air around when the wind is not so friendly. While electric fans on the ground are a great option, ceiling fans maximize your space, making more room for your seating furniture and other outdoor implements.

Summer’s just around the corner. With that in mind, is your outdoor space ready for the summer feasts to begin? If not, here are some outdoor kitchens ready to rock summer and dish out the best summer feasts!

A broiler, grill, and stovetop installed properly and ready to cook the best meats for your gastronomical feasts, every corner of this outdoor kitchen is fitted for multiple grilling feats! The subway tiles and marble countertop is just as sturdy to handle the smoking feasts it will encounter all summer long.

Even if your kitchen is already in an open space, the appetizing smoke can still linger longer than you wish for; that’s why this outdoor kitchen and dining space has ceiling fans installed in strategic places to make sure there’s always a helping breeze to keep the smoke out. While the smoky flavor is part of the gastronomical experience, you wouldn’t want to end up as smoky as your meat. These fans help keeping the summer heat at bay, too!

While the summer sun is out longer to give you enough working light while you cook away a perfect summer feast, task lights are important in giving each section of your outdoor kitchen ample light. Make sure your steaks are grilled right, vegetables are cut in equal sizes and you season your stuff with the right condiments. You don’t want to season your steaks with sugar when what you really want is to sprinkle it with salt, right?

These are just 3 examples of outdoor kitchen ready to cook up some summer feasts. To get yours installed in time for summer, give us a call today and get a free, no-obligation consultation. Let us know the layout of your outdoor space and the cooking appliances you want installed and let’s start planning for the perfect summer kitchen for you!

Flagstone is a natural patio surface material quarried and cut into different thickness. The thickness determines whether the patio surface needs to be prepared first before being installed. But when installed expertly, a flagstone patio can be a marvelous piece of design element for your outdoors, giving it an ageless appeal.

Flagstone Pathway

This flagstone installation creates an interesting contrast and rustic look for pathway. The individual pieces are mixed and put together like a puzzle with no pattern in hand, resulting in a beautiful path that’s waiting to be explored.

This is a different take on the flagstone project wherein the pieces were directly installed on the surface. Since there is minimal ground preparation, these pieces were thicker. Notice the spaces in between the pieces where grass is expected to sprout to act as both ground cover and accent.

Made up of larger slabs of flagstone, this set was chosen according to their light palette, creating a neutral tone in the midst of a verdant lawn.

Flagstone is a sturdy patio surface material, which is why it was particularly chosen for this deck with a fire pit in its midst. Due to its hardy nature, this flagstone deck will last for many decades and maintain its smooth and elegant look for years to come.

With the patio prepared, this flagstone patio is the epitome of a rustic and full sun outdoor space that can stand up to the heat, spills and stains an outdoor kitchen creates. The spaces in between the flagstone pieces were also treated with paving joint fillers to make the installation hold together and last a lifetime.

Like what you see? If you are keen to have an outdoor space expertly installed with flagstone, call us today for a free no-obligation consultation!