We all know that adding an outdoor living space to your backyard landscaping is a great way to enjoy the fabulous Phoenix weather. But what many people struggle with when thinking about their landscape remodeling project is where to start and what essential elements to include. So if you are one of those folks thinking about remodeling your backyard landscape and adding a great new outdoor living space here are 3 essential elements to start with.

Of course all landscape remodeling projects should start with a great foundation. The most important foundation of any outdoor living space is the patio and patio extensions. Also, if you have a pool make sure that you tie the patios and pool deck areas together so you achieve good “flow” throughout the entire backyard. So many pools and backyard landscapes were originally installed separately with neither the landscape contractor nor pool contractor coordinating the overall landscaping design.  When landscape remodeling, there are a lot of options to choose from in order to achieve a great new patio space and tie it all together. The most popular, decorative and affordable are landscape pavers.  With all the landscape remodeling and pool decks remodeling going on throughout the Phoenix and Scottsdale areas, today’s paver manufactuers have developed their product lines to give you a reason to choose landscape pavers for almost any landscape remodel challenge.  The new line of thin landscape pavers can be placed right over existing concrete avoiding the cost involved in removing the existing concrete. Patio extensions can then be added over a prepared base to tie it all together. Once you’ve decided on the footprint for your outdoor living space then the fun begins.

Next, decide where you would like to add an outdoor bbq. Whether you decide on a custom outdoor bbq with barstool seating and a wet bar or keep it simple with a nice cart model, an outdoor bbq in the backyard is an essential way to enjoy your outdoor living space, eat healthy and have family and friends gather ‘round.

The third element, of course, is a patio fireplace or a backyard fire pit. From September to May when the evenings turn cool and sometimes downright chilly a custom patio fireplace or built in backyard fire pit will add the warmth to keep your family and friends enjoying the great new outdoor living space you’ve created.