If you are among the many people living in NJ and NY that have had more than enough this past winter, you’re likely enjoying the rapidly improving weather and looking ahead to the many days and nights you will be able to enjoy outdoors.  If this is the case, you may also be thinking about how you can enhance your outdoor living space so that you can make the most of your backyard. Wondering how you can turn your little patch of land into a backyard oasis that’s sure to provide you with years of personal and shared enjoyment?  Here are a few things you may want to consider adding into your outdoor space to add beauty and functionality to your home…

Ways to Enhance Outdoor Living

• Patio – If you don’t already have one, or your existing one has seen better days, installing a new patio can go a long way towards improving the beauty and functionality of your space.  You can select almost any design, an array of materials and colors, and can have a professional design the perfect feature to fit in seamlessly with your surrounding landscape.  If you prefer something that sits higher off the ground, you may want to consider installing a deck instead.
• Outdoor Kitchen – If you love to cook outdoors, take your standard old grill to the next level by installing all the comforts of home right outside your home.  Kitchens that are designed outdoors not only include grills, but can incorporate anything from expansive counter space and storage to refrigerators, wine coolers and sinks.  They also generally include comfortable seating for dining and entertaining.
• Pizza ovens – If you want to up the “wow” factor of your food prep area outdoors, consider installing a pizza oven.  These amenities not only churn out fabulous tasting food but are also an interesting and beautiful addition to your outdoor space.
• Outdoor fireplaces – If you love to spend time outdoors even when temperatures start to cool off or you yearn to enjoy the fresh air even when the sun sets, consider having a fireplace installed outside.  Just as with the other amenities mentioned above, this feature can add both beauty and functionality to your outdoor space and can really enhance the enjoyment of your own backyard.  If you prefer something lower to the ground, you may want to opt for a firepit instead of a fireplace.
• Water features – Nothing adds to a feeling of relaxation like the look or sound of water.  You can incorporate anything from a garden pond to a fountain in your backyard to add to the beauty of the space.  Features do not need to be large to be effective and the sky is the limit when it comes to design possibilities.

Any or all of the above-mentioned features are ways to greatly enhance the beauty and functionality of your backyard, enhancing your enjoyment of your own personal bit of outdoor space in this world.

For more information about design and installation of features that can enhance your backyard oasis, contact Millenium Stoneworks at 732-519-1112 or 347-723-6990.