The perfect place to host those holiday gatherings may be as close as your backyard
This Round Rock, TX covered patio includes a fully functional outdoor kitchen and leaves plenty of room for family and friends.
The holiday season is right around the corner.It’s arrival hearkens the presence of comfort and joy within your home because friends and family will be coming to call. Lack of interior space during the holidays can sometimes make hosting holiday celebrations a little less comfortable and less joyful for you and your guests. Archadeck of Austin has the perfect solution to your holiday house woes by the addition of an outdoor space to your backyard. Outdoor structures are less invasive and most of the time cost only a fraction of what an interior room addition can cost. The good news is in our mild Austin climate, outdoor structures can bring added functional space for the holidays and give your more room to spread out, relax and enjoy the season.
There are many benefits to adding an outdoor space to your backyard. The upcoming season makes the perfect reason to go ahead with those plans on your wish list. The beauty of choosing to build now is that it will not only provide you with a space you can enjoy in time for the holidays, it will provide you with an area that you can utilize the whole year through. Here are just a few of the rewards you will reap by the addition an outdoor structure.
Am Austin hardscape patio and outdoor fireplace combination can open the door to endless entertaining possibilities.
The more the merrier
Having more space is always a plus. More space is especially important when entertaining. Moving the party outdoors can open up more space for dining and seating, or both. Everyone is more at ease and jovial when they have plenty of room to relax and enjoy the moment instead of having to worry about space confines. Can you imagine having the ability to take your Christmas party to the covered porch or deck and have plenty of room to dine and exchange presents without space constraints? Texans are fortunate enough to be able to move the festivities outdoors on a whim due to the warm climate. We deliver you a functional space to pull off any shin-dig at a moments notice. This is what outdoor living in Texas is all about.
This outdoor kitchen in Northwest Austin could bring out the backyard gourmet in anyone.
Master the art of multi-tasking
Some outdoor areas will also give you the benefit of being able to multi-task. This involves an outdoor space that serves more than one purpose. One of the most efficient uses of outdoor space includes an outdoor kitchen. Having the luxury of an outdoor kitchen can take the load off your interior kitchen during a holiday dinner, or large event. Today’s outdoor kitchens can be outfitted with everything from warming drawers to smokers. When it comes to the choices available for your outdoor kitchen the possibilities are endless. With outdoor living combination that includes an outdoor kitchen you are destined to become the master of multi-tasking in your outdoor domain. We can custom design your space to include serving and bar areas for added seating and dining space where you need it. I have always heard that the kitchen is the heart of the home, this saying holds true for an outdoor kitchen as well.
This covered porch includes an outdoor fireplace and would make the perfect cozy spot for conversation during your next holiday celebration.
Set the mood
Can you imagine the scene; you and your guests are gathered by the fire on Christmas Eve to exchange gifts, relax and just enjoy each other’s company? The kids may even be busy preparing gooey sweet s’mores over the open flame. This is all possible by adding an elegant outdoor fireplace or fire pit to your outdoor space design. The soothing sounds and warmth of a fire can be yours anytime you like. Outdoor fire features help set the mood and create ambiance in any setting.
Festive and fun
You may not realize the holiday decorating opportunities that arise by adding an outdoor structure to your backyard. Many types of structures can be decorated with lights, garland and wreaths in honor of the season. Pergolas make the perfect spot to hang holiday lighting, as do gazebos. These graceful outdoor designs come alive with enchantment when decked out for the holidays. Decks, screened porches and other outdoor rooms also make the perfect place to trim a tree. Even the mantel of your outdoor fireplace can become a place to add festive touches.
A deck can be “decked out” for the holidays and prove to be festive and fun.
These are just a few of the many benefits you can take advantage of by adding an outdoor structure. Along with beauty, they will heighten function immeasurably. It may even make you wonder why you’ve waited so long to take the leap into outdoor living bliss!
Jim Odom Archadeck of Austin
Contact Archadeck of Austin to learn more about improving your home for the holidays, outdoors and indoors. Call for a free consultation today (512) 259 – 8282
Austin@archadeck.net
You can see more stunning examples of ways to turn up the heat this holiday season in your backyard by visiting our outdoor living photo gallery located on our website.
An Austin screened porch will keep the mosquitoes away and enable you to enjoy outdoor living bug free
Screen porches give you the pleasures of the outdoors without truly being outdoors.
We cannot ignore the mosquito problems facing Texas this season. This year has been the worst on record for West Nile virus cases on record for Texas. Mosquitoes have frightened us off our patios and decks and made us retreat indoors for fear of contracting West Nile Virus. I am certain many outdoor entertaining endeavors have been put on hold, and many barbecues cut short because of the mosquito. Archadeck of Austin has the perfect cure for your outdoor living mosquito induced blues; a screened porch addition to enhance your home and other outdoor living structures.
This combination gives these Austin homeowners the best of both worlds, a deck with a screened porch to escape the mosquitoes and keep the outdoor living rolling.
According to a recent article by The Huffington Post Texas has recorded at least 510 cases of neuroinvasive West Nile, considered the most serious form of the illness because it affects the nervous system, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. Having a screened porch to escape from the dangers of mosquitoes will not only enable you to continue to enjoy Texas outdoor living, but it will aid in reducing your risk of coming into contact with a mosquito that could be carrying West Nile Virus.
Screened porches give you the freedom and beauty of outdoor living without having to deal with the threat of bothersome insects, including mosquitoes. I guess you could call the screen porch another method of mosquito prevention because the presence of screen puts a barrier between you and the hungry bugs. Screen porches also provide protection from inclement weather such as wind, and rain.
This cozy screened porch in the Austin, TX area serves as a haven from insects, rain and wind.
A screen porch can be used in conjunction with a deck or patio as a focal point of an outdoor living structure combination, or can be added to your home to serve as an outdoor living room. Our screen porch designs offer plenty of functionality, from the inclusion of custom outdoor fireplaces, ceiling fans and other creature comforts. We can even construct a custom spot to mount an outdoor TV, just in time for football season. When it comes to the many benefits and inclusions a screened porch can add to your lifestyle, the world is your oyster.
Contact Archadeck of Austin to learn more about our screened porch designs and how they can ensure in keeping the bugs and rain out and the outdoor enjoyment in. Call for a free consultation (512) 259 – 8282 or email us at Austin@archadeck.net
Jim Odom Archadeck of Austin
To see more examples of bug free outdoor living at its best visit our screened porch photo gallery located on our website.
Have you thought about adding a roof to your Austin deck?
Beautiful details like recessed cans, ceiling fans and rich hardwood ceilings can encompass the interior of your screened or covered porch.
Are you tired of the hot Texas sun beating down on you the entire season while trying to enjoy your deck? If so, we have the answer to your woes. We can, in many cases, turn your existing deck into a haven of shade and comfort by adding a roof and making it into an open porch or screened porch. Covered decks are the savvy way to enhance your existing backyard. We will inspect your existing deck to see if it can accommodate the addition of a roof. Often times we can reinforce the foundation enough to support a roof.
Open and covered porch transformations are a great way to add beauty and enjoyment to your landscape, and can also function as an outdoor room. Screened porches give you all the benefits of an open porch, but with added protection from the insects. Both structures are a viable option as long as your deck can accommodate the added weight. We can evaluate your existing deck to see if it fits the bill, and can often offer reinforcement to the structural components within your deck to ensure strength and structural compatibility with adding a roof.
By adding a roof, your deck will get a whole new look and feel.
Your new porch can be equipped with finishing touches such as lighting, ceiling fans, or even an area reserved for that glorious flat screen TV. The beauty of having a screened or open porch design is that is no limit to the interior reveals that can be brought into the mix. We often use bead board ceilings, rustic beams and recessed lighting in many of our screen porch designs. How ornate or rustic you make your space is all up to you.
If you are considering “putting a lid” on the hot sun this season by adding a roof to your deck, contact Archadeck of Austin, we can open up a new world of backyard opportunities for you and your family this summer. Call for a free consultation: (512) 259 – 8282 Austin@archadeck.net
