The Platinum Blog
Proper illumination requires expert planning and execution. Lighting opens up your backyard and highlights its most beautiful features, which is important since you’ve put so much time, effort, and money into its design. Here are a few key points of your Riverhead, NY, backyard that should be illuminated to ensure safety and security.
Safety is easily the most important challenge of all when designing your outdoor kitchen, as a hazardous design can incur expensive repairs and may even injure you, a friend, or family member. The following points are all carefully considered by Platinum Site Development when optimizing the safety of your Brookhaven, NY, outdoor kitchen.
Beachy landscapes are renowned for their ability to make you feel like you’re on vacation. While your busy schedule may not allow you to visit the beach very often, you can easily create a convenient backyard oasis. Whether you’re seeking a small coastal retreat, or you’re planning to transform your large Islip, NY, landscape into a tropical sanctuary - here are a few ideas to help you get started.
Swimming pools are a great source of fun and entertainment for people of all ages, especially for children. However, having a pool in your yard (or any body of water nearby), even when it is off season, can pose safety risks for children and other family members and pets. Fortunately, tragedies are preventable.
Perhaps surprisingly, modern design trends are largely inspired by the ‘50s and ‘60s, and are dominated by linear, geometric shapes and sleek materials. Contemporary landscape design involves finding the perfect balance between style and practicality - a daunting task for most homeowners! Here are a few trusted tips to suggest to your Glen Cove, NY, landscape architect.
Outdoor fireplaces are installed for their warmth and the cozy ambience they create. They can be incorporated into snug outdoor living rooms, inviting people to gather around and relax while protecting them from the evening chill.Choosing the right fireplace design for your Brookhaven, NY, outdoor room can be overwhelming, considering the variety of sizes, styles and finishes available.
There is an ongoing debate surrounding the three most popular types of in-ground pools in the United States: gunite, vinyl, and fiberglass. Gunite - or concrete - pools have always presented an impressive range of benefits, and their greatest asset has proven to be their flexibility. Gunite, which is a mixture of sand and cement, can be contoured into virtually any shape, and a gunite pool can be decked out with additional features like waterfalls and customized steps. The resulting concrete structure is also very resilient and can last decades. Here are a few reasons why you won’t regret investing in a gunite pool in Islip, NY, in 2018.
An outdoor fire pit never fails to enliven a patio or poolside. It creates a warm, welcoming space perfect for gathering friends and family, while taking evening entertainment to the next level. There are many different types of outdoor fire pits that can be built or bought, so finding one that suits your Brookhaven, NY, hardscape is simple.
There is no shortage of materials for your Long Island, NY, hardscape design. And while there are benefits to opting for natural stone, nothing beats a concrete paver’s ability to marry timeless beauty with durability. Here are six Unilock pavers that are not only aesthetically versatile but will also withstand the test of time.
