Tag Archives: outdoor living in Kansas City

Take Your Yard from Drab to Fab with Outdoor Environments

It’s a new year! What does that mean for your outdoor space?

Hopefully it means new updates, features and structures. In the Kansas City area, Outdoor Environments has plenty of experience with exterior remodeling. This includes decks (single and multi-level), gazebos, arbors, hot tubs, spa enclosures, screened patios, seasonal outdoor rooms, room additions and much more.

Is your yard in serious need of a makeover?

If you aren’t sure which of our specialties is right for you, here’s a look back at some of our posts that might help you to make informed decisions when it comes to your outdoor living plans for 2012!

  • Are things at home becoming tight and crowded? Then a room extension might be your answer to comfortable living.
  • Since the weather outside is still nippy to say the least, a hot tub might be in order. And don’t forget the cover!
  • Stay outside and keep warm with a fireplace or fire pit.
  • When spring rolls around again, you’ll need a dedicated outdoor grilling spot. And yes, we can do it!
  • To add charm and personality outside your home, consider a custom entryway arbor.
  • Read more about how a detached porch can improve your quality of life by providing the best of two worlds – inside and outside!

So, which update would you choose? No matter what, Outdoor Environments can achieve it. Visit our Facebook photo gallery to see examples of our completed work.

Image by Peter Cooper on GettyImages.com

3 Tips to Spruce Up Your Sunroom

Sunrooms are the perfect year-round living space, and here at Outdoor Environments, we have been designing and building high-quality outdoor living spaces for Kansas City homeowners since 1991. With hundreds of projects under our belt, as well as membership in the Kansas City chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and the Home Builders’ Association of Greater Kansas City, we have the experience necessary to create a sunroom, deck, patio, or porch that will dramatically expand the living space in your home.

There are endless options for customizing your sunroom to fit your style and personality. Check out a few tips for creating a casually elegant sunroom, from Better Homes and Gardens.

  • Exposed beams on the ceiling will add architectural interest to the space, as well as a laid-back, cabin-like atmosphere. Wall-mounted lanterns add to the summer cabin ambiance.
  • A vaulted ceiling painted in a subtle yet vibrant color gives the space an airy feel and makes the space feel more personalized.
  • Layered rugs and a variety of patterns give this room an eclectic, quirky feel that is both welcoming and fun.

photo via BHG