Hardscapes

Hardscapes are typical outdoor space elements not used for living purposes, but instead for landscaping. Typical examples of hardscape materials are bricks, concrete, stone, wood, and metal. Hardscapes also include other materials such as water used for things like fountains or ponds. One common form of hardscaping is sidewalks which are made of concrete or stones. Hardscape projects or hard landscaping projects require a significantly large amount of land and on the contrary of soft landscaping where the work focuses more on the aesthetic side of the project such as trees and floral arrangements, hard landscaping purpose is the absorption of water through the usage of the right techniques and the right materials.

Outdoor Tea Room
Maybe you are tired of the same old ideas of the outdoor spaces and you want something new. Trying something new for your outdoor space like a Japanese style tea room can be just what you are looking for. An outdoor tea room is the perfect hardscape project which will make something unique out of your back yard. You can decide to furnish it in a traditional eastern style that is going to inspire you and your guests for third-eye meditation sessions and deep conversations. The room can be mostly built by wood with a roof to cover from rain and you can choose a stone path leading from the house towards it. You can unleash your imagination on this hardscape project.

Summer Courtyard
When summer comes along and it gets really hot inside your house, then relaxing outside might be a great option for you. You can build a patio courtyard in the back of your house that is going to serve as a spot where you and your family can relax in the cool air outside and hide from the sun. The patio courtyard can be covered and you can use natural stone for the surface, modern furniture and a spot in the middle that can serve as a small home fountain.

Outdoor Fireplace
We all love weekend barbecues and grills but aren’t you bored of the same old grill dishes and the same environment. Having a brand new outdoor fireplace in your yard can be perfect for your home. This can be your relaxing spot where you can take a nap in a swing bed during the summer and having a friendly gathering during winter. A lot of homeowners are considering this as an option for their houses as apart from being aesthetic, it provides a great value to your home as an asset.

Backyard Design
One of the main things that most homeowners don’t have when it comes to throwing a barbecue party is a prepared back yard. They just go with what they have and live below their means. I have been to different barbecue parties and I have noticed how the backyard has been a mess with no real design. A backyard design can mean an end to all the mess and actual space to enjoy even during a normal day.