A beautiful landscape is without a doubt an amazing addition to any Dutchess or Orange County, NY home. In fact, creating an outdoor oasis that would leave your neighbors green with envy is really all in the details.
We all know that outdoor living spaces are very useful in the morning and afternoon when the sun is shining and the birds are chirping. But what happens when night descends? That beautiful outdoor room doesn’t stop being a great addition to your entertaining space. The solution to continuing the fun long into the night is fusing the coziness of the inside of your home, with the breathtaking beauty and openness of the Hudson Valley outdoors.
Below are 5 ways you can achieve this amazing dream outdoor living space.
1. Outdoor Furniture and Outdoor Living Accessories
The first and most obvious way of creating a fantastic outdoor space is by adding pieces of furniture, such as chairs, tables, and even a large sofa. This not only opens up your space by extending your home, it also ensures that you can eat, relax, and catch up with family and friends outdoors.
You can accessorize this space with items such outdoor rugs, pillows, weather proof TVs, potted plants, outdoor artwork and even a mini-bar. - Photo courtesy of Unilock.
2. Patio Heaters
One of the main reasons people prefer to stay indoors during the spring and fall is the warmth found inside a house. You can now bring this warmth outside by adding a portable heater to your outdoor space.
Thanks to the advancements in portable heaters you can choose from a variety of designs and colors that will meet the style you have chosen for your Dutchess County outdoor space. Alternatively, you can opt to put in a fire pit, fireplace or heat lamp. - Photo courtesy of Unilock.
3. Landscape Lighting in the Hudson Valley
No one really enjoys groping around in the darkness or squinting to see the other person’s face, and that is why you should incorporate landscape lighting into your Orange County, NY landscape design.
This can come in the simple form of candles, but for a more long-term solution you can choose hanging string lights, lanterns, pathway lights, and spotlights. Aesthetic appeal and safety are great results. - Photo courtesy of Cast Lighting.
4. Built-in Grill and Outdoor Kitchen
We all love to eat, and some of us love to cook. But why cook inside when you can grill outside? By building an outdoor kitchen you can create a space where you can prepare and cook food even as you socialize with others.
Additionally, your grill area can be customized to meet your cooking needs, budget, and size requirements—perfectly complimenting your Hudson Valley landscaping. - - Photo courtesy of Brown Jordan.
5. Water Features
There is something very relaxing and refreshing about water, and if your budget allows for it you should definitely add a water feature to your landscape.This can come in the form of a small fountain, water garden with Koi fish, or an elaborate pondless waterfall with custom pavers and retaining walls. - Photo courtesy of Unilock.
As you can see, finding inspiration for your outdoor living space and landscape design has never been easier. By including some or all of the elements, you can create your own piece of outdoor heaven this season. So go ahead and begin planning the cozy outdoor space for your Hudson Valley home!
Related: How much will my Dutchess County landscaping project cost?
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