Plan Your Dream Outdoor Living Space

Patio Season Is Almost Here!

It is safe to say that almost everyone in Northeast Ohio is ready for patio season. We collectively cannot wait to sit by the outdoor fire with a great meal getting prepped on the grill or the smoker, watching a CAVS playoff game or the Guardians on the outdoor TV, and maybe enjoying a cold cocktail with friends while overlooking the backyard.

Designing an outdoor living space has our clients and designers all looking forward to the spring and summer days of entertaining and just hanging out outside after a long, cold winter. Planning outdoor spaces fills us with optimism, but we know a great design for the backyard has to anticipate all the challenges that are unique to outdoor spaces.

It’s so important to not only create a design that is beautiful and elevated, but one that can stand up to the elements. It’s crucial to work with experienced designers who understand all the issues from drainage to dealing with the sun, wind, and the rain, as well as plumbing and electrical challenges for outdoor spaces. We have been creating beautiful and durable outdoor living spaces for more than 25 years. We have seen all the unique challenges patio construction can face and we have designed and built projects that have stood the test of time - beautifully.

Here are a few Hurst outdoor living projects that can offer some inspiration for your backyard. Our project consultants would love to talk with you if you are thinking of adding a beautiful outdoor living space to your home.

This beautifully designed covered patio in Avon Lake blends seamlessly into our clients’ serene and wooded backyard. By placing the stone fireplace in the corner, the view of the yard is not obstructed. A built-in outdoor kitchen also features a stone base and a pizza oven for feeding a crowd. The composite decking not only looks great, it is also versatile and low maintenance. Other benefits of composite decking include no sanding or painting, insect resistant, and it is non- slip and sustainable. The patio continues across the back of the house with a fenced area for a built in spa.

This Bay Village outdoor living space features composite decking along with a stone patio area. Because the neighbors’ house is close by, we added a full-wall fireplace to the North to add some privacy and also to allow as much afternoon sun into the covered area as possible. The built-in skylights also bring light into the space. Custom cabinetry, counters, and shelving create an inviting space for entertaining, with bar seating and a built-in refrigerator, there is plenty of counter space for food and beverages when hosting.

This Avon backyard project is a true dreamscape. With a large pool as the focal point, the space also features a pergola-covered outdoor kitchen and dining area with built-in grill, refrigerator, and smoker. Adirondack chairs surround the stone fireplace and the covered patio attached to the home features a large two-sided stone fireplace, a cozy seating area, and an outdoor television. Lush landscape design surrounds the patio and yard for privacy, creating a backyard oasis.

This stunning Westlake backyard features several beautiful outdoor living areas. The couple added a large sunroom addition with wrap around outdoor living spaces on three sides. Composite decking and stone steps lead to the lawn in a beautiful creekside setting. 

The decking wraps around the new sunroom and connects a stone patio on one side of the house with a covered patio on the other side of the house. 

This North Royalton stunning outdoor space belongs to a family that loves to entertain - whether it’s family gatherings, fundraisers, or even hosting weddings and showers. When they designed their home, they knew the outdoor living space would be an important part of the plan. The covered space blends flawlessly with the home’s rooflines and style. An open-air patio features doorways to the indoor bar and kitchen areas for great party flow. The covered area brings all the amenities you can dream of to the outdoors. The full kitchen features stone counters, a sink, a huge built-in grill and rustic vent hood, a large smoker, and a high powered stove burner for seafood boils or big pots of chili.

 The outdoor living industry has exploded especially in the past five years. There is no end to the high-quality products available to create a dream backyard space. Our outdoor living portfolio page on our website is a great place to start for inspiration. Every project is unique, designed to meet each client’s personal wish list. We’ve designed everything from intimate front porches to 2000 square-foot spaces that feature full outdoor kitchens, pools and spas, dining areas, fireplaces, custom lighting plans, and room for a crowd to watch a movie or listen to music through custom audio visual systems.

 Professional remodelers can advise homeowners on weather resistant and proven-quality materials from stone to tile, appliances, flooring, interior and exterior lighting, cabinetry, countertops, plumbing, hardware and beyond.

The possibilities for outdoor living are endless. Working with an experienced design and construction team is the best way to ensure your project is the perfect oasis to meet your unique needs and design aesthetic.  A good outdoor living designer will start by asking all the right questions and help you make informed decisions.

• How do you plan to use the space?
• Do you like to entertain?
• What type of outdoor cooking do you plan to do - grill, smoker, pizza oven?
• Do you want to be able to watch TV or listen to music?
• Do you want landscape lighting? A fan? Bistro lighting?
• Would you like a water feature or even a pool or spa as part of your plan?
• How many family members or guests do you want to be able to accommodate comfortably?

Getting as much information as possible will help kick off the project on the right foot. And a good designer can inform you of all the latest outdoor design options and create a plan that is beautiful and one-of-a-kind.

So if you are dreaming of warm summer nights enjoying a beautiful new outdoor living space, give us a call and let us make your backyard dreams a reality.