Start With the Experience: How Do You Want the Space to Feel?
Outdoor design works best when you define the experience first:
- Is this a lounging space, a dining space, or a full “outdoor great room”?
- Do you want morning sun or afternoon shade?
- Is this mainly for family time, entertaining, or wellness?
- How often do you use the space in the evening?
Once the lifestyle is clear, your choices for shade structures, lighting, and layouts become obvious.