The kitchen has rightfully earned its status as “the heart of the home.” Whether entertaining or cooking for the family, the kitchen is a natural gathering place for friends and family to enjoy each other’s company, prepare meals, and create memories together. The...
The best fire feature designs bring both literal and metaphorical warmth into an outdoor living space. Dancing flames are visual and aesthetic, but fire should also serve a designated functional purpose for optimal use of your outdoor living space. This post includes...
When designing your home’s new outdoor living space, furniture will inevitably be one of your considerations. You will want to factor in how much you need, how often you’ll use it, whether you have a place to store it in the winter, and if you have time to...
Design trends come and go, but natural stone is one outdoor living design element that has stood the test of time and never goes out of style. Natural stone landscaping not only adds beauty and sophistication but adds form, texture, and dimension to your outdoor...
Once winter begins to relent and rising spring temperatures make regular appearances in the forecast, many Midwest families jump at any excuse to enjoy the great outdoors. Whether you’re cooking dinner on the grill, playing lawn games with the kids, or just enjoying a...
While you may be looking to create an outdoor living space for your enjoyment and the memories that will inevitably ensue, most homeowners want to know beforehand which improvements add value to a home. Which backyard home improvements add the most value? Not all...