Create an inspiration folder.
Gather photos from magazines, Pinterest, or Houzz that showcase designs, materials, and features you like and dislike. Don't worry if they are all different—this helps clarify what speaks to you.
Make a wish list.
Prioritize your "must-haves" versus your "nice-to-haves" for the space. List your goals, such as adding a fire pit, outdoor tv and audio system, smart lighting, outdoor kitchen or grill, or a designated lounge area.
Define your budget.
Knowing your approximate budget range is a crucial step that helps ground the design process in reality.
An initial outdoor living space consultation
At Smart Outdoor Living Spaces our design process is collaborative! The consultation meeting where you and a professional designer discuss your vision, assess your property, and establish the goals and scope for your project. To make the most of this meeting, you should come prepared with ideas, a budget, and an understanding of how you want to use the space such as entertaining, cooking or relaxing.
Present design and budget plan: An outdoor space design and budget plan serve as a conceptual framework for transforming your outdoor space. This presentation includes an overview of the design concept, key features, and a budget based on average industry costs. This concept plan outlines the aesthetic vision and functional goals for outdoor space.
Timeline: A comprehensive landscape project can take anywhere from a few weeks to a few months, depending on the complexity, scale, and the time required for materials
At Smart Outdoor Living Spaces, you can trust that your smart products and landscape will be installed by experienced professionals. We ensure that every element of your design is executed with precision and care. we believe in transforming ordinary yards into extraordinary outdoor retreats. Our vision is to create functional and stylish spaces that enhance your lifestyle and bring joy to your everyday life.
Smart Outdoor Living Spaces celebrates the culmination of a meticulously planned landscape design, transforming the outdoor area into a custom retreat that blends beauty, comfort, and functionality. Our transformations successfully deliver on the core objectives: creating distinct, usable zones, enhancing the property's overall aesthetic, and integrating sustainable practices for long-term enjoyment and value.
At Smart Outdoor Living Spaces, we specialize in innovative landscape designs that blend technology with nature. Our goal is to create outdoor spaces that are not only beautiful but also functional and smart.
To control an outdoor "oasis" from your mobile device, you will use a smart control system specific to the products you want to manage, such as a pool, audio system, smart TV, water features, fire pit and smart lighting that can be controlled from an app on any mobile device.
A drought-tolerant landscape, also known as xeriscaping is a sustainable design strategy that uses native plants, materials, and techniques requiring minimal water to create beautiful and resilient outdoor spaces.The "look and feel" of natural grass in California varies by species, but generally involves a soft, familiar, and cool sensation underfoot, with common types like tall fescue offering dark green, coarse blades, and native fescues providing a more meadow-like appearance or low-maintenance option.
For a small outdoor space, we can maximize its function and style with strategic furniture, creative vertical gardening, smart lighting, and multi-purpose storage. Using light, neutral colors for your walls, hardscape, and furniture reflects natural light and makes the area feel larger and more open. A small, clean-burning fire bowl or a portable fire pit creates a cozy focal point for gathering on cool evenings. Using these elements can make a tight area feel like a private, comfortable extension of your home.
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