As you plan your Cambridge and Brookline, MA, custom paver patio, don’t forget that there are other outdoor features you can add to give more functionality and increased space for relaxing and entertaining. A paver contractor recommends adding one or more of these outdoor features to elevate your patio area.
Paver Patio Ideas
As you work with a paver contractor to plan your patio size and design, they can help you narrow your paver selections to a combination that complements the exterior of your home and the rest of the landscape.
Since a paver patio is durable and pretty, you can have as much foot traffic as you want and the surface will remain eye catching. These interchangeable patio pavers come in multiple sizes, shapes, colors, and textures to let you customize the appearance.
Your paver contractor can add wide, deep steps for a comfortable transition to other areas of the landscape. The steps can function as more seating for especially large groups and as a space to place colorful pots of annual flowers for a pop of color.
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Add Some Fire
Everyone is naturally drawn to fire and this is what happens when you incorporate a fire pit or fireplace into the patio design. A fire feature can be part of the patio plan or it can inhabit a different space.
Fire pits can be so versatile, fitting small and large areas equally well. Their size and shape mean that you can adjust a fire pit to the area you have available. Your fire pit can be recessed into the floor of the patio or it can be elevated. Either way, the warmth and ambiance that fire brings to your patio is unmatched. Prop your feet or warm your hands by the fire.
While a fireplace does not necessarily need an expansive patio, the design and size can be determined by where it is placed within the patio space. When you add a fireplace to the edge of the patio, this can allow it to be the focal point of this relaxation space.
When you work with your paver contractor to create a space for a fireplace that is separate from the patio, the result can feel more like a destination point in your backyard. You can choose to use the same pavers for the fire area with coordinating wall stone and metal to add a unique flair or work with your paver contractor to design an entirely different space for the fire feature.
Outdoor Lighting
Finish your patio space with tailored lighting that offers dimming capability so you can choose the level of lighting. The beauty of outdoor lighting is that you can stay on your patio for longer in the night to read a good book or enjoy a nightcap.
Illuminating the patio with outdoor lighting can let you entertain later into the evening without having to go inside as the sky darkens. Plus, the flickering fire casts a lovely glow over the entire space when the sun has set.
Whether you know exactly what you want or you have no idea where to start, a skilled paver contractor can help you make the best choices to bring your backyard to life.
