Pool House Design Ideas: From Simple Shade to Luxury Retreat
Rethinking Your Backyard with a Custom Pool House A swimming pool changes the way a family uses their backyard, but a pool house transforms the entire outdoor living experience. Whether you are looking for a simple shaded structure where guests can towel off and grab a cold drink, or a fully appointed retreat with a […]
The Ultimate Guide to Outdoor Living Spaces in Upstate SC
Why Outdoor Living Matters More in Upstate South Carolina Than Almost Anywhere Else There are parts of the country where outdoor living is a seasonal luxury — a few good months sandwiched between brutal winters. The Upstate of South Carolina is not one of those places. With mild winters, long springs, warm autumns, and summers […]
Covered Patio vs. Screened Porch: Which Is Better for Your Home?
Two Structures, Two Philosophies, One Goal: Spending More Time Outside When homeowners in the Greenville-Spartanburg area start planning outdoor living improvements, the conversation almost always arrives at the same fork in the road: should we build a covered patio or a screened porch? Both structures extend your usable living space beyond the walls of your […]
Creating the Perfect Outdoor Kitchen for Entertaining
The Backyard Has Become the Best Restaurant in Town Something shifted in how people entertain at home over the past several years, and it has not shifted back. Homeowners across the Greenville-Spartanburg region are not just grilling steaks on the back patio anymore. They are building permanent, fully equipped outdoor kitchens with gas lines, running […]
Vaulted Ceilings and Exposed Beams: Elevating Your Outdoor Space
Looking Up Is the Design Move Most Outdoor Spaces Miss Walk through any neighborhood in the Greenville-Spartanburg area and you will see plenty of covered patios and screened porches. Most of them have flat, painted drywall or plywood ceilings — the same treatment you would find in a utility room or garage. The furniture might […]
Luxury Outdoor Living
When the Outdoors Becomes an Extension of the Finest Rooms in Your Home There is a category of outdoor living that goes beyond the patio with a grill and the screened porch with wicker furniture. It is the outdoor space that holds its own against the great room, the chef’s kitchen, and the master suite […]