Professional Hardscaping Can Make Your Yard An Oasis

Now is the perfect time to start thinking about getting out and enjoying the great outdoors, and there is no better place to do so than at home. Hardscapes can open up a world of possibilities, from entertaining, cooking, and playing to simple rest and relaxation. Your exterior hardscaping features play a vital role in your usage and appreciation of your outdoor space.

Designs, materials, features, and technology in the home improvement industry have come a long way. Modern home hardscapes can now be more than just visually stunning. They can be innovative, uniquely creative, incredibly comfortable, and amazingly functional. If your home is lacking hardscape features or they are not everything you want them to be, it is time to consider some new, trendy upgrades or additions. Here are some of today's most desirable hardscape features and how they can turn your blahs into ahhhs.

Patios

Patios are one of those features that are continually popular. They extend and expand your living space and provide a special outdoor place to socialize with friends and family. However, the patio of 10 years ago is not exactly what homeowners want today. Today's homeowners want a patio that features an uncluttered look with clean lines and complementary geometric shapes. Textured and patterned floors, as well as multiple levels, are hot and trendy as well. Classic materials like stone stay in style, but newer materials like modular pieces are becoming increasingly popular. Functionality has also become a key consideration. Patios with shade, lighting, storage, seating, power outlets, and even a sound system or other electronics built right can add a wow factor to your backyard.

Outdoor Kitchens

Outdoor kitchens are on fire in the best possible way.  Everybody wants one nowadays, and it is easy to understand why. That tired old barbeque grill tucked away in the corner of your yard doesn't cut it anymore. People want to do more than just grill stuff; they want to prepare meals outdoors without running back to an indoor kitchen to fetch the things they need. An outdoor kitchen makes that possible, and in a spectacular way. Beyond the convenience they represent, they are a visual feast for the eyes, allowing the host to participate in social activities even when they're cooking.

The most impressive outdoor kitchens have built-in grills, smokers, and burners, refrigeration, running water, and plenty of counter space. Other available luxuries like a functional bar and keg tap, dishwasher, accommodating seating, and even electronics like televisions can be included for an all-inclusive dining and entertaining experience.

Fire Pits

Fire pits have been trending for a while now, and their popularity seems to be here to stay. There is something just so comforting, mesmerizing, and beckoning about an outdoor fire source. What's not to love about this fantastic feature, from the light and warmth they provide to the cozy ambiance to the simple joy they bring to social gatherings? They quickly become a favorite focal point in the homescape.

A modern fire pit can be a natural, wood-burning feature or gas. A gas-fueled fire pit cannot be beaten with ease and convenience at just the push of a button. It also burns cleaner and is more environmentally friendly, and you won't have to lug around logs or find a place to store them. A gas fire pit often has more flexibility in design and materials. These days, some of the finest fire pits are elevated fire tables surrounded by comfy seating and decorated with brilliant, complementary shades of colored fire glass.

Water Fountains & Ponds

A water element is not just a highly desirable visual enhancement; something magical about the gentle sound of moving water soothes the ears and invokes a sense of peace and tranquility. They have even been shown to have beneficial therapeutic effects on our brain. Adding a fountain or a small pond to your property is a wonderful way to add pizzazz to your home. It creates a new, exciting destination that adds interest and new tactile sensations to your landscape.

Modern water features utilize a broad range of natural and synthetic materials and are often one of the most affordable hardscape features you could add, thanks to technological advances. Today's pumps and filters often use solar power, so Mother Nature takes care of the power bill once they are up and running.

Luke's Landscaping Brings The Wow Factor

If you are interested in updating your home's hardscapes with these features or other options, nobody does it better than Luke's Landscaping. We are your top-rated hardscape professionals in the Greater Toronto Area. With some of the most talented exterior designers and builders in the business at your disposal, the possibilities are endless, and your home's value has nowhere to go but up. Are you ready to say ahhh? Contact us today and let us show you what we can do.