Posted December 15th, 2011 by Designer Concrete
When it comes to your backyard area, you want a space that is well-designed for entertaining as well as relaxing. In areas such as Nashville or Franklin, outdoor living spaces are utilized practically year round, so proper planning of these areas is vital. If you aren’t exactly sure how to design your outdoor living area, look into hiring a professional outdoor construction company.
Options regarding an exterior living space include paver patios, retaining walls for privacy, custom-built fireplaces, and pergolas. Making sure these elements are positioned correctly in your backyard is vital. A company who has experience in the Nashville area will be able to offer tips and advice regarding sun exposure and optimal views.
Owner of Custom Hardscapes, LLC says, “If you want a custom-designed courtyard or patio, it’s best to position it according to your schedule. Do you enjoy your coffee on your porch every morning? If so, position your patio so you can see the sunrise. But if you prefer outdoor cocktails after a long day at work, make sure your space faces west so you can see the sun set.”
An experienced patio or courtyard designer can create a space for you and your loved ones that you’ll be able to enjoy for years to come. Check out more options from Nashville’s best patio builder.
Posted February 11th, 2011 by Designer Concrete
Williamson County stone work contractor, Custom Hardscapes, doesn’t just offer native stone hardscapes. They also specialize in decorative exterior concrete hardscapes.
Natural stone is a great choice for landscpaing elements such as patios, porches, retaining walls and walkways. But, did you know that decorative concrete can also be used to create the same effect? Custom Hardscapes offers its clients both options, so that a design can be tailored to meet every budget.
Posted February 10th, 2011 by Designer Concrete
Austin patio and driveway restoration is critical to maintaining the value of your home. The value of your home is enhanced through quality of living and property value when you have a beautiful driveway or patio rejuvenated by Sundek of Austin. Sundek of Austin is a licensed installer of Sundek’s innovative restoration products, making concrete replacement a thing of the past. Take your patio and driveway to a whole new level this spring with Sundek of Austin.
Posted February 10th, 2011 by Designer Concrete
Give your tired, old concrete patio or porch a makeover. Winter is soon to be a memory and spring is blooming on the horizon. With the warmer weather and longer evenings, homeowners across the D.C. area are longing for relaxing evenings and sunny weekends on their patios and porches. Sundek of Washington specializes in restoring and resurfacing patios and porches to create inviting outdoor living and entertaining spaces. This allows homeowners to capture what would be lost square footage for their outdoor enjoyment.
Posted October 13th, 2010 by Designer Concrete
Austin Patio Resurfacing
Concrete Coatings of Austin, an authorized Sundek installer, offers the best quality and prices on patio resurfacing in the Greater Austin area. Patios are an integral part of your outdoor living space. Discolored, cracked and unattractive gray slabs do not lend themselves to feeling like an extension of your living space. Concrete Coatings of Austin can resurface your patio to match both your home and the natural surroundings. Options include stamped, stained, scored or decorative overlay concrete applications. Choose from a variety of colors, styles and decor themes. Mirror the facade of your existing home and landscape with stone stamps that offer unbelievably realistic textures and depths of color. Turn your Austin patio into a haven of relaxation with Concrete Coatings of Austin award-winning designs and service.
Posted October 12th, 2010 by Designer Concrete
Decorative patios using concrete
Royal Oaks contractor, Lunar Home Improvement has been pouring patios pretty since 1971. Decorative concrete patios are the most affordable, durable and attractive solution for today’s discriminating home owner. Decorative concrete comes in an array of styles, colors and textures.
Stamped concrete can bring your patio to life. There is no need for a boring, drab gray slab to house your outdoor living space. Stamped, stained and textured patios mirror the aesthetics of both your home and nature, capturing everything you love about both.
Decorative concrete patios are a far superior choice to wood or composite decking, with far less maintenance and enhanced durability, particularly with the harsh winters of Detroit.
Visit Lunar Home Improvement today and ask about their no money down special.
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Posted May 27th, 2008 by Concrete Design
It used to be that when we thought of concrete, we thought of just a few things, such as sidewalks, driveways and cement slab house foundations. Most of the time the concrete used has been a pretty dull gray. Once in a while, for instance, in some southwestern towns, we could find some sidewalks that were various shades of rust and orange that mimic the beautiful mountains in their midst.
In the past decade, however, concrete has changed from a basic utility to a decorative enhancement, a creative and artistic essential in creating the mood of resorts and homes throughout the world. Decorative concrete has become an integral part of the planning for many building plans – whether commercial or private. The colors and textures of decorative concrete have become so important that often they are the centerpiece or focal point of a floor plan.
This phenomenon has changed the way that homes are created and office buildings, malls and other buildings are created. Imagine your basement floors being the color of your choice, sealed to keep out mold and setting the tone for everything from the color and texture on your walls and the furniture you buy.
Think about your kitchen counters being custom poured and cured right in your home in the color and texture you want – at about the same cost as a pre-made countertop. Think of the hundreds of ways you could plan your decor around your custom countertop and matching or complementing floors. Decorative concrete can do all this and more.
If you are planning to build or remodel a home, office, mall or any other type of structure, landscape, patio or pool, take the time to look into decorative concrete. You will be pleasantly surprised at what you find.
