February 2018 - Creekstone Outdoors

23 Feb

Tips For a Stunning Custom Built Pool House

If you’ve ever had company over for a swim in your backyard pool, then you know the struggle to keep the water in the pool! Even wrapped in towels, kids leave puddles of water on their way to the bathroom. Doors are left open, letting bugs in and air conditioning out! A pool house is the perfect marriage of form and function. Your days of wiping floors and finding a place for all the pool toys are over!

Modern Luxury

A pool house is a symbol of refined luxury and convenience. Once a symbol of the ultra-elite, they’ve slowly made their way into the mainstream. Modern pool houses have retained their luxurious appeal, and are the perfect way to maximize your pool.

Open Air or Enclosed

The first decision you need to make is whether to build a fully enclosed pool house around your pool or opt for something smaller. While there are pros and cons to each, it depends on what’s convenient for you. In regions that experience a lot of rain, an enclosed pool house is a huge perk. In drier areas, you may want to swim out in the sunshine.

Cohesive Design

The look of your pool house should somewhat mirror the look of your home. Architectural elements should be similar, in order to maintain a cohesive design. If they look too different it will be obvious that the pool house was added on after the home was built, and that creates a bit of disconnect.

Keep Guests in Mind

A custom pool house should provide a private space for guests to change, shower, and use the restroom. While the idea of a modern glass structure is tempting, if it offers little in the way of privacy, you’ll see it go unused. If you’re building a large pool house, consider adding a guest bedroom. This adds significant value to your home and provides a private and convenient space for guests.

Maximize Storage Space

A practical element of a pool house is the ample storage they provide. Pool towels, toys, and floaties can all be stored in one convenient location. You can also keep pool chemicals, tools and testing materials in your pool house.

Unique Details

Your pool house is the perfect opportunity to add unique details to set it apart. A sound system, sauna, or fireplace can provide an unexpected element to the design. Even in a small space, a big impact is possible.

A pool house is the perfect marriage of form and function.

The Convenience of a Custom Built Pool House

A pool house is not only a convenient and valuable addition to your home, but it’s a statement. Working with an experienced builder can ensure that your vision is as perfect as you imagined it would be. Whether you opt for enclosed or detached, a custom built pool house it made with you and your family in mind.

To get started building a stunning pool house that complements your pool and adds value to your home,Contact Us.

16 Feb

Creekstone Spring Clearance Event!

For two days only (February 23 – 24), Creekstone Outdoor Living is hosting our annual Spring Clearance Event! This is the perfect time to stock up on all your backyard barbecue needs before summer arrives. Shop the beautiful retail showroom and let our friendly design team help bring your backyard vision to life!

Creekstone Outdoor Living

Creekstone Outdoor Living is your one-stop shop for custom outdoor design services and products. With an emphasis on quality and satisfaction, Creekstone has earned a stellar reputation in and around Houston. Take advantage of incredible markdown on brands including:

High-Quality Products

Creekstone carries only the highest quality products, sure to last for years to come. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to get started on the backyard of your dreams, then mark your calendar! Shop our selection of grills and accessories, or speak with a member of our design team about building an outdoor kitchen or living room. For more information about our Spring Clearance Event, or to visit our retail store and design center, Contact Us.

09 Feb

5 Memorable Backyard Party Ideas

With the popularity and convenience of outdoor living spaces, stuffy dinner parties are a thing of the past. The backyard is the perfect setting for a memorable party, both for kids and adults. You can make decor as elaborate or simple as you’d like, depending on how formal the event is. Take advantage of the beautiful weather by throwing a backyard party that’ll leave your guests smiling long after the party is over.

How to Host a Creative Backyard Party

Modern dinner parties don’t require anything elaborate – yummy food, good company, and a comfortable setting. Take your hobbies and interests and use them to help you think up fun, creative party ideas.

1) Viewing Party

With a portable movie projector, you can easily host an outdoor viewing party. Invite friends over to watch a classic movie or awards show right in your backyard. Ensure you have enough seating, snacks, and drinks. Make sure guests have enough lighting to get around, grab snacks or find the restrooms. Eclectic paper lanterns or twinkle lights can light the way.

2) Game Night

Arrange furniture in a cozy semi-circle around an outdoor coffee table, or throw pillows and blankets on the grass for a more casual affair. Provide multiple game options, from cards to charades. Prepare food and drinks ahead of time, to avoid having to constantly interrupt games to cook.

3) Cooking Class

If you have an outdoor kitchen then a cooking class is a fun and creative way to celebrate a special event. Invite a professional chef to guide you through the preparation and cooking of a complete 3-course meal, then relax outside while you eat.

4) Star Gazing

Astronomical events occur throughout the year and provide the perfect opportunity to host a stargazing party. Ask partygoers to bring binoculars, telescopes or star finders. Ensure that you have enough seating and a buffet table with finger foods and desserts. If it’s a chilly evening get the firepit ready and break out some extra blankets.

5) Backyard Tailgating

Tailgating is an essential part of the game day experience. They give fans the chance to eat and socialize before they head into the stadium to watch the game. Backyard tailgating is a great idea if getting to the game isn’t an option. Cue up the game on an outdoor TV or projector screen and enjoy all the classic game day food.

Your Outdoor Entertainment Space

While backyard parties don’t require a lot, an outdoor entertaining space can make them much easier to host. Outdoor kitchens, covered patios, and fireplaces add ambiance and provide the perfect setting to entertain guests. The options for extending your home are endless, adding aesthetic appeal to your outdoor design.

An Evening to Remember

The combination of beautiful natural scenery, a fun theme, thoughtful decor and good food makes for an unforgettable evening. Surrounded by the laughter of friends and family, it’s hard to remember how you ever entertained indoors!

Contact Us to learn more about building an outdoor living space fit for entertaining.

02 Feb

5 Benefits of an Outdoor Kitchen

The kitchen has long been known as the heart of the home. When friends and family gather, it’s usually the center of everything. “Too many cooks in the kitchen” is a phrase that comes to mind, imagining so many people all crowded into one room. Adding an outdoor kitchen to your backyard provides a whole new style of entertaining. No more cramped quarters, or cooking while everyone else socializes.

Advantages of an Outdoor Kitchen

Today’s outdoor kitchens are much more elaborate than past backyard barbeques. No more charcoal grills sitting neglected on your patio. Today’s kitchens are just as functional as your indoor kitchen. Appliances, countertops and running water mean that anything you do inside can now be done outside. Open air roofed structures pair protection from the elements with the relaxed atmosphere of a patio.

1) Value

Adding an outdoor kitchen is essentially extending your home. The addition of living space makes your home more practical and more attractive to buyers. In temperate climates more and more people want to be outside as much as possible. Imagine coming home after a long day. Would you rather bake salmon inside and smell it for hours, or grill outside while the kids play? Adding an outdoor kitchen will increase the value of your home and improve your quality of life.

2) Entertainment

Entertainment is one of the biggest benefits of an outdoor kitchen. The days of stuffy dinner parties are over. Taking entertaining outside creates an entirely new dynamic. Guests can relax and unwind in fresh air while you prepare a wonderful meal. There is plenty of space to mingle, and if someone spills, it hardly matters! Add ambient lighting to carry the party from daytime into the evening.

3) Family Time

Family time is a rare commodity these days. Having meals outside provides a chance for everyone to spend time together. Eating outside evokes a special feeling, as it’s a change from the norm. It’s a good way to encourages outdoor activity and avoid the post-dinner couch slump. Involve the whole family in dinner prep, and then kick the soccer ball around while it cooks.

4) Health and Wellness

Grilling has long been heralded as a healthy way to prepare food, using far less oil than other cooking methods. While you may not be sure what additives go into your food at a restaurant, you can control what goes into your meals at home. Often “healthy” restaurant options have more calories than the equivalent made at home. And an outdoor kitchen does more than encourage healthy eating habits. Just being outside for 15 minutes has been proven to boost your mood and reduce anxiety.

5) Form and Function

An outdoor kitchen is functional in a multitude of ways, but with the right designer, it can also be an aesthetically pleasing addition to your home. Not only will it change the way you entertain, but it provides an impressive presence. With customized designs and unique elements, it can be a beautiful and functional space.

Take it Outside

Take advantage of beautiful Texas weather all year long with an outdoor kitchen and living space. Host birthday parties, graduation open houses and family barbeques without stress. It’s the perfect venue for every event and the best place to end a long day. The benefits are undeniable!

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