HOME & GARDEN hardscape
A Yard for Entertaining
PROVIDED BY LOWCOUNTRY PAVER
Transform your backyard from drab to wow and double your space for entertaining family and friends.
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Over time, concrete pool decking can crack and begin to look drab and dull. A paver overlay not only restores the structural quality, it also gives you a new, resortstyle look.
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ne of the best parts about living in the Lowcountry is that residents can take advantage of the beautiful weather available almost year round. We love for everyone to take their entertaining and lounging outside. This year especially, we see everyone busy sprucing up their outdoor space and planning those projects they’ve been putting off. One of the most popular outdoor projects we’re seeing is the incorporation of those key elements you love about the interior of your home and mimicking them on the exterior. Think cozy outdoor living rooms, fire features, outdoor kitchen and bars. Just picture it: A beautiful paver patio featuring an outdoor fireplace or fire pit to keep you warm on a chilly night, or to keep those pesky Lowcountry bugs at bay! A new paver overlay on the cracked concrete pool deck taking it from drab to resort quality instantly. A gorgeous and functional outdoor kitchen – a true show stopper! By taking these indoor elements outside, it feels like you’ve expanded your home’s square footage and allows you to gain some entertainment space. While this outdoor hardscape trend has been rising for years in the Lowcounty, the current pandemic has allowed homeowners who have been putting this project off due to budget or time restrictions to finally pull the trigger. With vacation plans still being affected by Covid travel restrictions, now is the perfect time to expand your living space to your own backyard so every day can feel a little like a vacation day. Aside from creating a stunning new living space, another huge benefit to adding a hardscape project to a home is the instant increase in the home’s value. Creating your own private backyard retreat also makes your home much more attractive to potential buyers if you’re in the market to sell. So what gets the most bang for your buck in a project like this? The heart of any home, an outdoor kitchen. A place where you can entertain and interact with family and guests while cooking a meal. Bringing the kitchen outside allows you take advantage of beautiful weather and it doesn’t feel as cramped or crowded as being inside. If you’re looking to add this project to your list it might be very overwhelming figuring out where to start. Where do you go to see product? How much does it cost? Should you hire a professional to install? What can even be incorporated in an outdoor kitchen anyway? There are many options when it comes to an outdoor hardscape kitchen. Luckily, Lowcountry Paver is a local family owned and operated hardscape manufacturer who not only specializes in top quality products, but they can also accommodate the smallest and grandest of budgets. Try a small grill island for compact spaces turning your grill from an eye sore to a built in feature. If you have more room to play with add a bar area for counter height seating. It’s also a great way to separate eating and lounging areas. If you want to create the ultimate outdoor