The Ultimate Guide to Hardscaping
What exactly is hardscaping anyway? A hardscape is defined as any non-living component of your landscape design. Typically, hardscapes include all of the other design elements of your yard, like bricks, concrete, pavers, rocks, stone, and wood.
Planning your hardscape project
There are several important things to consider when you plan a hardscape project for improving and beautifying your yard:
Your budget
Codes, permits, local regulations, and HOA requirements (if any)
Hiring a contractor
The size of your project area
Repairs and maintenance
Water usage
The Design
When it comes time to create your new hardscape design with the help of a professional like Concrete Designs of Tampa Bay, here's a short guide to hardscaping ideas for some inspiration. From pool decks to patios and driveways to walkways, you should start by choosing your border, your favorite colors, your favorite pattern, and a texture that you like to go with all of it.
Hardscape materials & styles
In terms of hardscape materials and styles, there's something to suit every budget. No matter what you're looking for, from really rustic to purely modern or Mediterranean to Scandinavian, the options are almost endless. So, here are a few tips to help you decide on your favorite style and material:
Add some natural stairs
Create a French countryside vibe
Create your own Italian villa design
Incorporate some Southwestern flair
Pair concrete and steel for a modern design
Never be afraid of mixing and matching materials and styles
Be Creative
No matter what your design style may be, feel free to get creative with it, and don't forget that the team at Concrete Designs Tampa Bay has a great deal of expertise in the area of hardscape design. They can help you decide on all of the particulars and how to get everything that you want while still fitting it into your budgetary parameters. Whether you opt for new walkways, a patio, or a new pool surround, you're sure to enjoy the difference in your yard. And, that increase in home value doesn't hurt either.
Can hardscaping really add home value?
Yes, it can. In fact, adding hardscapes to your home will increase its value as well as its enjoyment. Patios, decks, and walkways can not only increase your overall outdoor living space, but they also net you an ROI of more than 70%. So, while you enjoy relaxing on your new patio, you can think about how much more your home is now worth.
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