Outdoor Living

It’s always great to move out of your apartment and into your first house in Orange County. Likely you’ve picked a house which suits your needs for location and floor plan.  Yet thinking some upgrades would make the house truly feel like home.  Looking outside, designing your yard and outdoor living spaces should create a environment.  Transforming areas from being boundary space between you and the neighbors to being functional areas.  Enhancing your daily life with new zones for entertaining or relaxing.  We have the benefit and beauty of the seasons here in the Hudson Valley.  Make the most of each season by creating the right space.

Fencing Options

The old saying that, “good fences make good neighbors,” is true. The fence defines the space and prevents encroachment on your yard. Of course, if you have dogs you need a fence so she’ll stay where she is supposed to be. Picket fences add a classic touch which looks nice and prevents intrusion while privacy fences also keep nosy neighbors from bothering you. Fencing can further provide an extra layer of security for your home. Although they won’t keep a determined criminal out, they provide an obstruction and they keep the casual passerby from seeing what may be a potential temptation.  

Creative Deck Designs

Decks can be much more than a basic six by eight space with a rusty grill on it. Creative designs can make the deck truly fit both the house and your lifestyle. Deck systems can include multiple spaces connected by steps and catwalks. Permanent outdoor kitchens can be built in, or support for a hot tub can be added. Whether you use the deck for entertaining, prefer a quiet place to sunbathe and read, or if you enjoy outdoor hobbies such as gardening, a deck can be custom built to suit your needs.  

Garden Pergolas

Garden pergolas can function much the same as a deck, but away from the house. They can provide a place to enjoy a bit of alone time while still being accessible should someone in your family need you. On the other hand, they can provide an extra space when you have guests over which is outdoors but shaded and provides shelter from a rainstorm. With a proper design, the pergola can also be a place to store gardening tools and lawn equipment which is going to be much more functional for other purposes and prettier than a generic utility building.  

Conclusion

Like the rest of your house, your yard can be customized to suit your family’s lifestyle. The only real limitations as to what you can build is the creativity of you and your contractor.  Contact Kehoe Kustom Construction Services to plan and build your own retreat.  Based in Orange county and servicing the Hudson Valley, we love the outdoors.  You’ll get an idea of what your plans will cost and hear a few ideas you may have not thought of before.