by Sam Hickey | Feb 5, 2021 | Custom Pool, Design Inspiration, Outdoor Kitchen, Patio Covers
“How can I design my own backyard?” This is one question that many homeowners ask when planning to make their homes beautiful. Your backyard can be a true sanctuary, especially if you prep it well with all the accessories that promote a comfortable living. The good news is, there are various ways to make your backyard more inviting.
When establishing your backyard, you should consider utility and comfort. These are among the most critical qualities to consider when designing your backyard. Although styles and tastes can differ, the fundamental principles behind a home’s beauty remain the same universally. From manicured landscapes to decorated outdoor kitchens to custom patios, get ready to give your backyard a new look.
Pool Design
You can add convenience and elegance to your backyard by installing a custom-built pool. With a pool house, it’s highly versatile in terms of style and design, giving you endless options and possibilities. You can encompass the whole pool for shade and privacy or choose to establish an ultimate guest house. At Creekstone, we will conceptualize your pool’s desired functionality and configure it to fulfill your style and needs.
Custom Patio Covers
Another incredible way to transform your outdoor living space is by adding a custom patio cover. It will also increase your home value, especially if your home is in a hot environment. The outdoor patio is ideal for hosting events, relaxing, and cooling off your body. You can customize the patio covers and cabanas to match your style.
Outdoor Kitchens
If you plan to host outdoor parties in your backyard, adding an outdoor kitchen will be the best way to impress your guests. The kitchen will be your backyard’s heartbeat, especially if you customize it with outdoor kitchen equipment like refrigerators and stainless steel gas grills. Remember to add a few outdoor furniture in the dining areas. Install the kitchen amenities designed to withstand the extreme outdoor environment.
Design Your Backyard with Creekstone Outdoors
How can I design my own backyard? Now that we’ve answered this question, you can now make an informed decision. Creekstone can help you transform your backyard to match your style. You can count on us for custom outdoor design solutions, whether it’s a professional landscaping project or decoration of outdoor rooms and swimming pools.
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by Sam Hickey | Jan 1, 2021 | Creekstone Outdoor Living, Custom Pool, Design Inspiration
Happy New Year! We can finally say goodbye to 2020 and look forward to new adventures in 2021. As the new year begins, it’s time to take a look at our personal and professional resolutions. Here are some outdoor living goals to focus on in the upcoming year!
Custom Pool
What better way to create the yard of your dreams than by adding a custom pool! A pool not only adds fun and function to your backyard but also creates a stunning waterscape to enjoy year-round. With water feature options like waterfalls, slides, fountains, your pool can make your backyard feel like a whole new living space.
Outdoor Kitchen
One of the easiest ways to upgrade your outdoor living space is to add an outdoor kitchen to your yard, especially if you love to cook and entertain. An outdoor kitchen and dining area can be the perfect new focal point of your yard and offers even more ways to spend time outside.
Fire Pits & Fireplaces
To create an instant outdoor oasis in your backyard is to add an outside fireplace or fire pit! Choose from a custom-built fireplace or enjoy a fire pit, which comes in every shape and style you can imagine. In addition to providing heat and a comforting place to sit and relax, your new fire feature can also be another option for cooking up some tasty food, too.
Conclusion
New Year’s resolutions are usually along the lines of losing weight, save money, and stop procrastinating. This year, why not set a goal for your backyard to look its best? What does your resolution list look like? Let us know on social media!
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by Sam Hickey | Jun 26, 2020 | Custom Pool, Pergolas, Pool House
Outdoor swimming pools require a fair amount of maintenance. Between fishing out bugs and twigs, wrestling covers into place, and even cleaning up after a messy pool party, you can easily find yourself investing a lot of time and effort into your pool. Fortunately, you can cut down on your workload by taking the extra step in your pool design. Why leave your pool completely open and unprotected when you can build a pool house around it?
A well-designed pool house is an excellent way to protect your pool and store all your swimming accessories, all while providing an unmistakable touch of elegance to your yard. The style of pool house you choose will depend on what you need from it and how often you’ll use your pool. Here are a few things to consider before you get started building.
Full Coverage vs. Open-Air Designs
While the term “pool house” evokes an image of an enclosed building around a pool, your design doesn’t have to match this standard. An open-air structure similar to a covered porch over your pool offers protection from the sun and keeps leaves out of the pool just as well as an enclosed house. A less complex backyard project may be complete with an open-air structure. But some homeowners go the extra mile and turn their pool house into a luxurious indoor pool space, complete with bathrooms, pool equipment storage, furniture, and more. Some even add bedrooms or living rooms to make the ultimate guest house! A more elaborate design may be a better choice for homeowners who frequently host guests or throw parties in the backyard.
Private Areas for Guests
Whether you turn your pool house into a guest room or not, you should consider your guests’ privacy. After a pool party, changing out of wet swimsuits in your house is inviting a huge mess. An outdoor shower, bathroom, or simply private room gives your guests room to change near the pool. They’ll thank you for not having to trek in and out of your house multiple times, and you’ll thank them for not tracking water into the house!
Pro Tip: Your custom pool house can be as elaborate or as simple as you’d like! Design a luxurious experience for yourself and your guests.
Storage Space
In an enclosed pool house, storage is rarely an issue. There’s plenty of room for closets, boxes, or other methods of storing pool toys and essential supplies. But an open-air design can present more of a challenge. Without adding a room to your open design, your storage options may include small sheds, weatherproof storage units, or similar choices.
A Helpful Addition to Your Backyard
Some form of outdoor storage near your pool is essential to keep your supplies handy and protect them from the elements. Why not upgrade your current method into an elegant pool house that can keep the pool protected too, and even offer luxury features if you want? This decision will add significant value to your home and more party potential to your backyard.
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by Sam Hickey | Jan 24, 2020 | Custom Features, Custom Pool
Designing a dream backyard has to include an inground pool. But not just any inground pool. It has to include features that will be functional and loved by your family. Make your outdoor space stand out with these must-have pool features to add to your design plan.
Make Your Pool Extraordinary
Are you ready to design your pool layout? Whether you have an existing pool or are breaking new ground, don’t forget to customize your pool with add-on features. If nothing else, start with these 5 features to make your pool extraordinary!
- Tanning Ledge
- Jump Rocks
- Swim Up Bars
- Pool Heater
- Seating Benches
1) Tanning Ledge
Why settle for the traditional lounge chairs and pool deck? Tan comfortably in the water with access to a tanning ledge from your pool. With customizable shapes and sizes, you can design your pool with a tanning ledge to fit in any space!
2) Jump Rocks
Make your pool kid-friendly with a jump rock any age could enjoy! Instead of a diving board, pool owners love the idea of a jump rock. Whether attached to a rock waterfall or placed along the side of the pool, the natural stone look is a great way to enhance your pool’s character.
3) Swim Up Bars
Take your entertaining to a new level without ever leaving the pool! With a swim-up bar, you can serve food and drinks at a bar built into your pool’s infrastructure. Instead of having to get out and dry off for dinner, you can keep the party going in the pool water.
Pro Tip: Use different color bulbs in your LED lights to set the mood and plan the perfect nighttime pool party for your friends and family.
4) Pool Heater
No pool is complete without a heater to maintain functionality year-round. Install a pool heater in your pool or hot tub to keep the water temperature at a comfortable level no matter what weather has been forecasted.
5) Seating Benches
Why not have seating built into your pool structure? Instead of buying outdoor furniture, install a seating bench to attach along the edge of your pool for your guests. With a wide range of options, you can artfully design the bench materials to match your pool and backyard style.
Best Pool Design in Houston
When designing an inground pool, there are a number of water features to make your pool unlike any other. Our pool builders provide exceptional knowledge and innovative ideas to help you create the best pool in Houston.
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by Sam Hickey | Nov 1, 2019 | Construction Guide, Custom Pool
It’s finally time to upgrade your backyard with a new swimming pool! Once you know the design and type you’d prefer, the next question is when to build this pool. Eager homeowners may be tempted to get their pool installed as soon as possible so they can start enjoying it sooner. However, there may be very good reasons to delay construction.
When’s the best time to build a pool? There’s no definite answer to this question. Some contractors offer different prices at different times of the year, meaning that waiting for an off-season may save you some money. On the other hand, you may have other work in progress that could hinder swimming pool construction. Consider these variables before you schedule dig day.
Seasonal Pricing
Especially in Houston, summer is considered the peak month for swimming pool shopping and usage. However, the weather may have other consequences. With an increase in demand, you can expect pool prices to increase during the busy season. Additionally, waiting till summer to schedule your pool installation could mean you’re competing against hundreds of other homeowners who also wanted a summer pool. Not only does this mean you’ll end up waiting longer, but you also run the risk of busy contractors being distracted and not spending as much time on your pool as you’d prefer. Talk to your pool builder about off-season construction for a less hectic option.
Additional Renovations
What’s next on your backyard plan after a swimming pool? If you’re planning to add multiple other large features, like an outdoor kitchen or pergola, you’ll need to consult your pool contractor about the order of events. All the underground pipes and wires needed for an outdoor kitchen could clash with your pool’s drainage system, for instance. To keep your project simpler and less likely to cause problems, you may want to opt to install your additional features first and wait on the pool.
Pro Tip: Your contractor can probably have an outdoor kitchen and swimming pool project running simultaneously in your backyard. See if they can help you speed up the process a little more.
Wait Time
As mentioned earlier, summer is generally considered a peak swimming pool season. Consequently, pool contractors will be busy with hundreds of clients and you may find yourself waiting a long time for construction to finish. Worse, you may not be able to get your project scheduled in the summer at all. Why not start earlier? If you hire a contractor in the off-season of fall or even winter, when Houston temperatures are milder, you can rest assured your pool will be in proper working order long before summer comes.
Planning Your New Pool
Building a swimming pool is a major project for any homeowner. Since this is ultimately an addition to your house that you and your family will use for the foreseeable future, make sure the installation timing and plan work for you. Get your dream pool during the best time of year for construction!
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by Sam Hickey | Oct 25, 2019 | Custom Pool, Latest News, Outdoor Lifestyle
As Houston experiences gorgeous fall weather, it’s a good time for kids to enjoy outside. Kids of all ages love to spend time in the backyard! But is your yard up to the task? Have you created a paradise for little ones to enjoy?
Kid-Friendly Backyard Design
Even if your backyard isn’t designed specifically for children, you can still choose features that kids of all ages are sure to love. Whether you add new structures to your backyard or just revise what’s already there, tailor the experience to what your children will enjoy. Get started with these ideas:
- Outdoor Kitchen
- Custom Pool
- Playhouse
- Garden
- Patio Cover
1) Outdoor Kitchen
With cooler weather on its way and holidays around the corner, bring the party outside by installing an outdoor kitchen. This backyard idea is great for the whole family, especially parents who might want to spend time with their kids outside. From grilling dinner on a weekend to making hot cocoa on a cool fall night, an outdoor kitchen provides families of all ages a great space to enjoy.
2) Custom Pool
You might love going to the neighborhood pool. However, it’s a whole other level of fun for your kid to have a swimming pool in their own backyard. From water slides to rock waterfalls, your new pool can be customized for your family and friends to cool off from the hot southern sun. This is a huge advantage, especially in Houston where the summer weather has a habit of lingering through the fall months.
3) Playhouse/Treehouse
Even if it’s just a swing set, children can spend hours in the backyard with toys! Playhouses or play equipment are great for sparking kids’ imagination and creating spaces where they can enjoy playing outside. From climbing walls to sand pits, the number of options available to upgrade your playhouse is endless.
And don’t forget about treehouses! Depending on the size of your backyard and availability of trees, a treehouse can create a great imaginative space for your kids. With treehouse plans ranging in size and material, your backyard will become the prime hangout spot.
4) Garden
Create a space that is kid-friendly by adding features that make your backyard inviting and fun to enjoy. That being said, think about adding flowers or an herb garden to enhance your backyard. Your kids might even want to help keep the plants alive by helping water them throughout the year, which is a help to both parents and boredom!
5) Patio Cover
If your backyard doesn’t have any trees for shade, add a patio cover or pergola to your space. This is an important feature to have, especially for families with younger children who might need a way to take a break from the heat of the sun.
Pro Tip: Is your backyard shaded? With a wide arrange of design options, a patio cover could be customized to match the style of your home or backyard space.
Give Your Kids Their Dream Space
Let your kids have fun and get some fresh air without leaving your backyard! With a few new features or a revision of what you already have, you could give your kids the perfect play area in your own space.
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