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An outdoor room you will use all year
Covered patios, pergolas, outdoor kitchens and wide doors that open the house to the yard.
Sounds like you?
- The yard gets too hot to enjoy
- You cook outside but have nowhere to prep
- You want the house to open to the patio
The plan
Warm days and cool evenings make the backyard the best room in the house. We plan shade, seating, a place to cook and light for after sunset.
A wide sliding or folding door can join the kitchen and the patio into one big space for gatherings.
Favorite touches
- ShadeA solid cover or an open pergola.
- A fire pitFor cool evenings.
- An outdoor kitchenGrill, counter and sink.
- String lightsThe finishing touch.
Questions we hear
Pergola or solid cover?
A pergola feels open. A solid cover gives full shade and rain cover. We show you both.
Does a patio cover need a permit?
Often. We take care of it.
Can you add a big door to the yard?
Often, yes. We check the wall and the header first.
When is the best time to build?
Any time of year here, though spring books up fast.