TL;DR: This guide explores outdoor living solutions that help homeowners transform their yards into functional, beautiful extensions of their homes. From covered structures to fully customized builds, you’ll discover how thoughtful design can elevate comfort, style, and usability in your outdoor living space.
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Transform your back porch into a true homestead haven by blending function, comfort, and natural elements. From timber-frame character to flexible shade, thoughtful design creates a space where family and daily life thrive.
Adding a covered outdoor kitchen to your backyard isn’t just about functionality—it’s about creating a space where food, family, and fresh air come together in one seamless experience. Whether you’re dreaming of a full gourmet setup under a timber frame wooden pavilion or just looking for small covered outdoor kitchen ideas that won’t overwhelm your patio, the right design can elevate your entire property.
Let’s walk through some thoughtful and stylish outdoor covered kitchen ideas that will inspire your next backyard project.
With so many outdoor bar ideas out there, it can be tough to narrow down your ideal backyard entertainment area. Google is a great place to start, and Pinterest is packed with unique bar options, but it’s easy to become overwhelmed when you’re not sure what you’re looking for.
A pool house is a multi-tasking addition to your house. Not only can you store toys and maintenance equipment in a pool house, but you can also use it to change and shower instead of dripping chlorinated water throughout your house. A pool house is an ideal option if you enjoy throwing backyard parties because guests won’t need to enter the main home.
Backyard accessibility involves creating an environment where everyone can move around safely and comfortably, whether using a wheelchair, a walker, or just their own two feet.
Sharp, clean architectural lines. Flat roofs with broad overhangs. Huge windows, tall ceilings and open floor plans. Lots of glass and metal accents with neutral colors.
These are just a few if the characteristics that define modern architecture. And just a few of the characteristics we’ve added to our new modern pool house design.
Garages can get messy. From dirty tires and oil leaks to messy hobbies, your garage floor will see a lot of wear and tear. The same goes with a your shed.
That's why Homestead is introducing a new super-tough floor panel for your garage or shed floor - Rhino Flooring. These heavy-duty floors are SuperStratum Panels with Rhino Lining coatings - a proprietary blend designed to adhere to high-performance OSBs. These flooring panels are more durable and structurally stiff than competing shed and garage floor products.
The option of working from home has moved from a luxury to a practical necessity for many in 2020. For years, the ability to work from home has been a benefit sought after by employees and offered by only a small number of employers.
Now that employers around the world are discovering that remote employees can be just as productive (and more cost-effective!) than their office-bound coworkers, working from home is an option for many for the first time ever.
When it comes to enhancing your home, nothing beats a backyard pavilion. These outdoor structures are a magnificent addition to any home because they provide a beautiful place to entertain, relax, and have fun. Not only do these structures offer an ideal space to enjoy a starry night, but these chic outdoor areas also add value to your home. If you ever decide to sell your place in the future, you'll likely get back your investment and then some.
TL;DR: Bar Shed Ideas
Looking for creative bar shed ideas to turn your backyard into the ultimate hangout spot? This blog explores how traditional storage sheds are being transformed into stylish, functional entertainment spaces. From cozy She-Shed bars to full-on backyard pubs, you’ll learn how to design a custom shed that fits your taste, budget, and lifestyle.
Here’s what you’ll discover:
HGTV, most everyone’s favorite home & garden channel, recently wrapped up its Ultimate Outdoor awards, choosing winners in the beginning of April. Seeing all the amazing submissions has really inspired our designers and builders, so we wanted to share some of our favorite designs, in addition to the actual winner of the contest.