With Arizona’s climate, homeowners have the ability to use an outdoor kitchen all year.  It’s a great spot to entertain with friends and relax with family.   In addition, it adds value to your home by adding additional living space.  Finally, lets not forget the money homeowners can save on electricity by not  heating up their indoor kitchen throughout the summer!

Arizona outdoor kitchen designs are endless!  Dream Retreats Landscape & Design custom designs and builds each outdoor kitchen.  Each outdoor kitchen we build will fit perfectly in the space is was designed for.  All of our outdoor kitchens are 100% masonry built which will withstand the Arizona weather.

Whether entertaining with friends, relaxing with family, adding value to a home, or saving money on electricity an outdoor kitchen in Arizona is a great feature for homeowners!

Fire, hardscape, recreation and relaxation are all elements incorporated in this Gilbert backyard remodel job. Landscape pavers created eye-catching patios, walkings and seating areas.  We were able to tie together the original satillo tile patio with all the new paver hardscapes.

Golf is a popular hobby for many Arizonians.  So an artificial turf backyard putting green was the perfect choice for these homeowners!    Not only will it provide endless hours of recreation but it’s also eco-friendly requiring virtually no maintenance!

After practicing on their golf game they can entertain friends around their stunning patio firepit!  The firepit was incorporated with the new landscape pavers which created a beautiful seating area to relax and unwind with family and friends.

When quiet solitude is what the homeowner is wanting,  the sideyard was created into a quiet sanctuary right off from the master bedroom doors.

With our creative designs and customized construction, taking a vacation in your own backyard becomes a reality!  Call or email Dream Retreats for a FREE consultation.

The upcoming Maricopa Home & Garden Show is March 2nd – 4th at the University of Phoenix Stadium.  Come visit us in booth #1029!  We offer FREE consultations and will love the opportunity to talk with you about your Arizona landscape and outdoor living ideas!

The first step into this backyard transformation was creating the perfect Arizona landscape design.   Our landscape designs are created by an Arizona landscape architect so our customer’s are assured that their getting the most bang for their buck.

Once the Gilbert landscape design was approved by the homeowner the renovations began!  One large aspect of this backyard renovation was using travertine landscape pavers to create a new pool deck, patios and walkways.  Travertine pavers, called overlay pavers,  can be placed right over an old existing pool deck.  A new outdoor kitchen was built in the backyard to create utility and add more outdoor living opportunities.  The outdoor kitchen was custom built for the customer and included a gas bbq, stainless steel sink, drawers for storage, granite tile bar top for seating and granite counters for food preparation.  This Gilbert landscape design included both recreational and relaxation aspects by incorporating an outdoor fireplace, water feature and artificial turf putting green.

If you are looking to complete or renovate your Gilbert landscape design, contact us for a free consulation.  Take a look at our amazing photo gallery for design ideas and inspiration for your own backyard Dream Retreat!

A pool can be one entertainment option in spring/summer months.  Landscape pavers are a popular option being used for Arizona pool decks.  There are endless Arizona backyard design options that would be great compliment to a backyard pool.  A grill area, pergola, recreational activities, and a water feature are just a few of the options that could enhance your Arizona backyard design.

Building an outdoor barbeque area can include not only a grill but flat cooking or burner surfaces, refrigerators, sinks, storage areas and more.  Your outdoor BBQ area can have a sit around bar so guests and family members can sit and enjoy themselves while the grilling is being done.

For Arizona fall/winter enjoyment adding a patio fireplace or backyard firepit would enhance your outdoor living enjoyment, not to mention increase your home value. If you prefer some water recreation in the cooler months an above ground spa is a great idea.  Whatever backyard design options you choose, they are all great areas of your extended living space to enjoy a warm cup of coffee, hot cocoa or your favorite beverage.

With the optimal weather we have in Arizona almost year round, you can enjoy your home with thousands of additional square feet in your backyard!

In today’s belt-tightening economy, homeowners want the best bang for their buck and a certified landscape architect can bring that to the table.  Hiring a certified professional landscape architect offers home owners peace-of-mind knowing they are investing in their home with the help of a certified leader in the landscape design field. Certified landscape architects distinguish themselves from competition.  They show that they are a cut above those who are not certified, and only know plants or just put a sign on their truck.

With “staycations” on the rise for many homeowners, clients are looking for landscape experts they can trust.   An Arizona certified landscape architect is a professional who will deliver the highest standard of design possible.  They will have expert knowledge in Arizona plants, landscape lighting, outdoor living spaces, firepits, outdoor bbq grills, and outdoor fireplaces.  In addition to having expert knowledge of the elements that create a professional landscape, they also will offer the best possible layout to create the most effective use of space and great visual appeal.

At Dream Retreats Landscape & Design, our designs are created by an Arizona certified landscape architect.  As a result, we have a competitive edge because we give our clients confidence that their landscape design has been prepared by a professional with the skill, knowledge and education to execute an Arizona landscape plan properly from start to finish.  Dream Retreats Landscape & Design has been landscaping  Arizona for over twenty years. We are an Accredited Business with the Better Business Bureau earning an A+ rating.  We always offer free consultations to discuss your landscape vision.  By being an Arizona certified landscape architect we raise the bar of professionalism in Arizona landscape design and construction.

Although a gas firepit or fireplace lacks the reality of a true fire, it can still put out a very convincing flame.  However, a gas firepit or fireplace will heat consistently, unlike a wood-burning fire.  Maintenance is minimal compared to all the work that goes into taking care of a wood-burning firepit or patio fireplace.  The convenience of it is what makes it so appealing to many people.  Anybody who enjoys the warmth and ambiance of flickering flames, but doesn’t want the hassle of buying wood and cleaning ashes should consider a gas patio fireplace or backyard firepit.

The landscape design possibilities are endless for incorporating fire into your backyard landscape and outdoor living space.  Instead of the metal bowl with last night’s charred remains, imagine a custom, artistically crafted stone structure.  By day, it is a stunning, creative backyard landscape feature.  When lit at night, it surprises, pleases, and warms guests without masking intoxicating garden fragrances.

Increasing sustainability by putting in plant material that doesn’t need to be trimmed as often or might be more pest-resistant or use less water, is very attractive to homeowners. Homeowners may not only reduce maintenance costs and time spent maintaining their yard, but other out-of-pocket expenses as well – water being a big one.

A well thought out sustainable landscape design from a professional landscape architect would be a good first step. At Dream Retreats landscape and design we offer professional landscape designs from a licensed landscape architect. We offer a free landscape consultation and can give many landscaping ideas to help make an Arizona landscape sustainable. Irrigation is often one of the first things looked at to achieve a beautiful sustainable landscape. Using more native and drought-tolerant plants that won’t require as much watering is a must. There’s a lot that can be done to make a property more eco-friendly and it’s definitely something we’re finding customers are interested in hearing about.

Owning a swimming pool means you already have a head start on your outdoor retreat.  You can escape to your own backyard for a fun family gathering or have a party to entertain friends.  Also many homebuyers will be delighted to see that you have a pool should you decide to put your house on the market.  Updating your swimming pool and/or the surrounding landscaping will take your backyard oasis to a new level.

First, decide on the overall look and feel you want for your Arizona outdoor living space.  Do you want to keep things casual or would you prefer a more formal space?  Would you rather have lots of color or does monochromatic color scheme fit your taste better?

Next, consider which elements of Arizona outdoor living will fit your lifestyle and budget.  If you want to keep things simple, consider:

• refinishing your patio or deck
• adding outdoor furniture
• adding a grill or brick oven
• updating lighting
• adding new plants

If you want your new Arizona backyard landscape to be more lavish, ideas include:

• incorporating a water feature
• custom pool decking
• an Arizona backyard kitchen with a full-range grill, sink, refrigerator and bar
• new landscaping
• upgrading or adding fencing
• a landscape paver patio
• building a pergola, gazebo, or ramada

Many backyard renovations are ongoing efforts, but as long as you plan strategically so you know what the finished design should look like, nearly any project you take on will both increase your family’s enjoyment of the outdoor living space and add value to your home.

Beautiful Outdoor Kitchens in Arizona

Hiring an Arizona professional landscape company that specializes in landscape renovations will be the most important decision a homeowner makes.  While renovation projects may be smaller scale than new installations, they can also be more time-consuming and sometimes more challenging.  Backyard renovation projects will quickly show the value an experienced landscape contractor brings to the table.   Doing renovation work means taking more time to listen to the client. Renovation projects can be difficult because you’re often working with remaining structures.  With renovation projects you often have to work with existing materials or work around an existing layout that makes the job more   difficult to do.  Landscape remodel projects require more forethought and planning.  With landscape renovations, you can run into more logistical issues.  The importance of having a professional landscape company design and perform a backyard renovation is vital to the success and warranty of the job.

Backyard Firepit in Arizona

Dream Retreats, an Arizona premier landscape company, will ensure a successful outcome to all of our backyard renovation projects.  We’re an experienced landscape contractor with over 20 years of experience.  The majority of our business over the past few years has been backyard landscape renovations.  Renovation work challenges us to think outside the box and come up with a design and plan of attack on how to produce the outdoor living space the homeowner dream of.  At Dream Retreats Landscape and Design we listen to the homeowner and make sure we’re on target with what the homeowner wants.  We work one on  one with each client from the design phase all the way until the job is complete. Sometimes homeowners want to do the work in phases.  The first phase could be a landscape paver patio or paver pool deck.   Another phase an Arizona outdoor kitchen complete with an outdoor bbq and backyard firepit.  Still another phase could be an outdoor living space which could include a ramada, patio fireplace and seating area.  We want to make sure that the renovations being made only make our clients happier with the property in the end.  An Arizona backyard landscape renovation would offer “staycations” in your own backyard “Dream
Retreat.”