Custom home design doesn’t end at the back door – in fact, here in Sarasota and Longboat Key, some of our favorite living spaces are actually outdoors!
If you are looking for ideas for a standout patio area that will cause others to stop, take notice and get envious – we can help. There is no need to have a boring deck – here are some amazing ideas we love that are sure to make your backyard an entertainment or relaxation destination.
If you had to choose just one exterior home improvement to increase the value of your home, it should be the addition of a new custom patio or deck. Sarasota lifestyles frequently extend to the outdoors – and having the perfect sitting area or entertaining venue is a great way to enhance your home.
Fire and Stone: A flagstone patio with a built in stone firepit or fireplace not only creates an intimate and naturally beautiful gathering place – it allows you to enjoy your patio year-round. Whether toasting s’mores over the summer months or chasing away the January evening chill – your stone fireplace or firepit is a warm addition to your home.
Zen Tranquility: Everyone loves the natural beauty of a new wooden deck. Take your deck to new dimensions by adding levels, raised planters, and alcoves. Fill in with peaceful grasses and greenery, and you’ve got yourself an oasis worthy of a zen master. Don’t forget to add a fountain or bird bath for ultimate relaxation.
Old English Garden: What could be more charming than a pitched pergola, covered in trailing vines of roses and covering a cobblestone seating area? You’ll enjoy a refuge from the sun while taking in the fragrance of fresh flowers. Add a few mist machines hidden among the flowers to keep them – and you – cool on the hottest days.
Dining Al Fresco: Why settle for just eating outside? Create an outdoor bistro with a brick oven, full bar and comfortable seating, all under a shelter in the corner of your yard. Add a clear rain awning to roll down on all sides should the weather turn – without losing your outdoor view. Don’t forget the Edison lights or tiki torches for illumination.
Napa Valley Wine Tastings: Imagine an arbor built of reclaimed wood timbers, complete with intertwined vines. Add a long wooden table to welcome the entire family, and wine kegs and traditional urns for ambiance. Hang lanterns from the overhead trellis for ambient light reminiscent of a wine country evening.
Outdoor Movie Theater: Extend your roof out over the patio and add a massive TV screen over a fireplace. Add plush seating areas and you’ll never want to go to the theater again. Invite your friends and enjoy the big game, the latest movie release, or the newest version of that guilty pleasure video game. Install roll down shutters which fasten to the ground to protect technology and furniture in the event of a major storm or when you travel.
Channel Your Inner Camper: If you have a large yard, create a space in the middle of the grass for a firepit set among natural rocks. Add natural grasses and trees, and place Florida limestone boulders along the perimeter. Once you add the wooden deck chairs, you’ve got a campfire in the wilderness, perfect for that summer staycation with the family.
Whatever the style of your custom Sarasota home, be it contemporary or rustic, traditional or modern – you can imagine the perfect outdoor space to compliment it. Browse online design sites such as Houzz.com for inspiration, but bring your ideas to the team at Lindahl Construction. We have built a solid reputation for beautiful custom home design and construction. We’d love to create your dream oasis, right in your own backyard!