Inspiration for your Hardscape Project through Drawings

Do you like a classic or modern look? modern or traditional? Which do you prefer, straight or curved? These are likely the questions you're asking yourself as you start to gather ideas if you're considering a hardscape project. It seems like inspiration is all around us these days with social media's rising popularity. We've gathered a handful of our favorite locations to serve as inspiration for your upcoming front entrance, driveway, or outdoor living space remodel.

Hashtags on social media and home improvement accounts

Use the enormous selection of profiles and hashtags that exist on sites like Instagram and Facebook. While posting images of their projects online, landscape designers commonly utilize the hashtags #Hardscape #LandscapeDesign #Patios #BackyardGoals. Follow these and add to your favorites any images that grab your attention. The likelihood is that the potential contractor for the task also has a Facebook and/or Instagram company account. These pages are an excellent resource for finding out more about the work and style of your contractor.

Restaurants, parks, and places in the neighborhood

When asked how they came up with a particular design, a homeowner replied that they were inspired by a nearby park's utilization of a related pattern. If you look closely at the bathroom floor tiles or kitchen backsplashes the next time you're in your favorite neighborhood restaurant, public park, or office building, you might find something that suits your taste. When meeting with your landscape designer or contractor, take a picture using your phone for easy reference.

Websites like Pinterest and Houzz

Pinterest or Houzz are two of the most popular places to look for ideas for just about any home renovation project. Create a "Board" on Pinterest or a "Idea Book" on Houzz and start saving pictures of outdoor areas that capture your attention. Pinterest frequently includes links to informative content on sites like ours. Check out the boards from the manufacturer and the landscape architect as well. Houzz has the added benefit of frequently describing or listing the precise products used in the featured shot.

Pool deck, paver patio, fire pit (or fireplace), grill island, seating wall, garden wall, and walkway are a few search terms we'd advise using.

Visit our photo gallery or show room

Checking out our online photo gallery of projects that we have installed can help you see the wide variety of products, designs, possibilities and more that can be created for your new outdoor living area. Want to see the products in person? Come see our showroom where we have physical samples of the products we use and talk to a representative to see what can be done with your home.