Creating Outdoor Cooking Areas for Gatherings
Transforming your backyard into a versatile and inviting outdoor cooking area can add an extra touch of convenience and character to your gatherings, and create memorable experiences. Whether you’re a culinary connoisseur or enjoy casual barbecues, a well-designed outdoor kitchen adds class and functionality to your home. Planning Your Outdoor Cooking Area Crafting your ideal […]
3 Hardscape Design Tips to Seamlessly Blend Indoor & Outdoor Living
Creating a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces has become a hallmark of luxury and sophistication. Hardscape design plays a pivotal role in achieving this harmony in the landscape design, as it combines elements like patios, walkways, and retaining walls with nature to create a cohesive and inviting environment. Because of this, the backyard design is […]
Pergolas in Landscape Design
As much as we’d like to spend time outside, we don’t necessarily want to be at the mercy of the elements – especially when we’re trying to relax in our yards and enjoy the beautiful landscaping. That can be a challenge in northern Illinois when summer heat and humidity can feel oppressive and full afternoon […]
Kid-Friendly Landscapes
It’s become a familiar refrain – adults bemoaning how much time kids spend inside watching screens instead of playing outside. We aren’t imagining it. According to the National Recreation and Park Association, “Children today spend less time outdoors than any other generation, devoting only four to seven minutes to unstructured outdoor play per day while […]
Paving Stone Finishes
Replacing a concrete walk with a paving stone design instantly upgrades the style and beauty of any entrance. Similarly, swapping an old deck for a paver patio not only enhances a home – it also reduces home maintenance duties. We have more paver design choices available to us than ever before, so it’s smart to […]
Garden Wall Materials
Frequently an integral part of the landscape, retaining walls serve many purposes. Obviously, they are necessary to retain soil when there is a change in grade, but they also define a space – its use, its flow, its character. As designers, the materials we use in a retaining wall design are as important as the […]
6 Types of Decorative Stones and Gravel for your Next Landscaping Project
Creating the perfect home landscape and hardscape design can be tricky. Luckily, there are a variety of different landscaping products to choose from to match your home’s ambiance. One way to add outside decoration is with stones. Decorative stones and gravel can be great for patio surfaces, walkways, planting beds, and textured accents. Choosing the […]