The Platinum Blog
A largely popular landscape design feature for Long Island homeowners, the mighty outdoor fireplace offers both an aesthetic focal point as well as a functional addition. Here, we take a look at a few of the styles to choose from while highlighting some of the custom work that the design and build team at Platinum has completed.
Outdoor kitchens combine the luxury and comfort of a well-appointed indoor kitchen with the freedom of the great outdoors. Of course, there’s more to laying out the perfect outdoor kitchen than setting up a grill and plugging in the mini-fridge. To really get the most out of your future outdoor space, there are some important things to consider.
A backyard waterfall is a fantastic way to enhance the ambience of your Long Island, NY outdoor living area and create a soothing backyard haven that you can enjoy after a hard day’s work. The benefits of a waterfall extend from psychological and financial to nurturing your area’s indigenous wildlife, making it a great all round addition to your landscaping.
Deciding on a landscape design for your Long Island home can be a daunting task, which is why we offer professional consultation to help with every step along the way. We also understand that you want a garden that best expresses your own tastes. For this reason, we’ve compiled a list of pointers to help you decide on the landscape that best suits your needs.
A beach entry swimming pool, also known as “zero entry,” is a unique addition to any Long Island landscape due to its shoreline effect. Aside from its striking aesthetic appeal, this pool type provides a range of practical and recreational benefits. Whether your nearest beach is within walking distance or miles away, read these 5 reasons you need a beach entry swimming pool and one might show up on your landscape sooner than you think!
Perhaps you’ve finally achieved your dream patio or outdoor kitchen or maybe you're considering an outdoor living transformation. Complete your vision with a landscape audio system! Incorporating music into your Long Island landscaping provides an additional sensory element, allowing you to create virtually any mood. From summer barbeques to intimate, stay-at-home date nights, an outdoor audio feature will completely change the way you use your yard.
What if you could spend a relaxing afternoon with your toes peeking out of a perfectly bubbling spa, glass in hand, ready to enjoy al fresco? Now, what if it could happen right in your backyard? An outdoor spa can become your everyday oasis, providing a hideaway to unwind from the constant activity of everyday life. To make it truly special, however, there are a few things you need to know. Use these essentials to create the outdoor spa experience of your dreams.
With both Father’s Day and the summer months approaching, an ideal gift for your Dad would certainly incorporate the great outdoors. There is no better way to enjoy the sunshine than grilling some quality meat in beautifully landscaped surroundings. To make this experience even more enjoyable, we have collected together some of the best gift ideas for dads that will enhance firing up the grill on those future summer days in the good ol' outdoor kitchen.
An outdoor bar is the ultimate living space: it provides a comfortable environment for casual cocktails or beers, ample space for lounging, and a fully-equipped “room” for impromptu entertaining, all within close proximity to nature. Creating an outdoor bar can be as simple as converting a patio table into a laid-back dry bar, or involve hardscaping complete with a built-in sink and matching barstools. Whatever your approach, there are a few essentials any outdoor bar must have.
