When we first envisioned transforming our outdoor space, I always pictured us opening french double doors to a calming California-style patio. I could see us resting our beading glasses of fresh lemonade on the stone firepit as Nick animatedly tells stories to our friends on our crisp white cushioned patio furniture. And I am truly grateful we were able to bring that picture to life in our little Austin backyard tucked away 20 minutes from the city. We began our renovation in January of 2022 and six months later we were able to install steel framed glass doors, a grey-Lueder stone patio, and wait for furniture from Arhaus & World Market to arrive.
After using the website Yardzen to envision the spacing and layout of our patio furniture, we ordered two seating areas worth of furniture. (All linked below) We have a round table for quaint outdoor dining and a seating area meant for entertaining friends! My favorite part might be the swivel patio umbrella that is extra large and can move to cover either the dining table or seating area.
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couch | swivel chairs | concrete fire table | extra large planters | large umbrella | round dining table | dining chairs
We chose this couch for it’s crisp clean look and extra wide length for entertaining guests! We love it so far + can’t wait to enjoy this seating area into fall!
These outdoor swivel chairs in color: weathered natural are sleek for a coastal comfort look in your backyard. I chose the swivel chairs specifically for entertaining so guests could turn and face out grassy area if we have a larger group over.
This outdoor round dining table and open weave dining chairs are perfect for our little family! I wanted to break up all of the rectangular angles on our patio with a softer seating area and that is why I chose a round table.
Backyard Renovations + cost
STEEL FRAME DOORS: (cost for materials, demo, & install = $19k)
Our steel frame glass doors were built and installed by Durango Doors in Austin, Texas – Linked here.
BACKYARD DESIGN: (cost for designs = $1k)
Our backyard layout was designed by Yardzen – Linked here.
*I needed a rendering of the design to get approval from our HOA to make changes to our property.*
PATIO: (concrete patio install, Lueder paver materials in color Charcoal = $15k)
Our grey-Lueder patio + landscaping was installed by Cutters Landscaping and Design – Linked here.
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Total Backyard Renovation cost = $35k
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Gorgeous design and selections! This blog is such a helpful guide. Change can be exciting but scary. Seeing the layers you recorded of each added design element as it manifested made it seem less so; and so worth all all the flight of emotions. Which honestly, will easily be trumped by all the endless joy your new splendid outdoor living space will bring. Superb!