Trending more and more each year is outdoor living, homeowners are now investing in a lifestyle that can be enjoyed on the exterior of the home. Life is short, so why not have your home be your own personal paradise. At Texas Custom Patios, we specialize in perfecting that outdoor living dream custom tailored to your home.

There are a few places where you can upgrade and take your outdoor living to the next level!

Outdoor Kitchens

Having a grill is nice, but having a built-in sizzler, sink and drink fridge is even nicer! We will custom build anything you want as long as it makes sense in the area that you would like. Meticulous detail goes into the design process so that you end up with something that is both beautiful and functional.

Technology

With the love for outdoor living becoming more popular, so has the enchantment for outdoor technology. We build our projects with sound systems, televisions, security, and safety in mind. Home automation is now taking a walk outside, making it even easier to throw that patio party.

Seamless Transition

With a wall of sliding glass panels, it’s now hard to tell where the interior of a home ends and the exterior begins. These type of sliding doors makes for a wide-open transition between home and patio. Every home that likes to entertain needs to think about this addition a little more before closing the door on the idea.

Add the Heat

Although heat is not something Texans yearn for, in the cooler months a fire feature comes highly recommended. It adds an extra flair to your outdoor living area, leaving you with a cozy place to make memories.

There are so many fun things to add to your outdoor living space, take a look at our gallery to get more ideas.

Something smokey… something sweet, this month’s recipes focus on satisfying that sweet spot with desserts on the grill.

Grilled Pineapple Sundaes

S’mores Roll-Ups

Grilled Donut Ice Cream Sandwiches

Foil Pack Chocolate Marshmallow Banana

Grilled Apricots with Brioche and Vanilla Ice Cream

Grilled Pound Cake with Strawberries in Balsamic

Grill Your Pies on a Big Green Egg

Click here to discover details about our June projects of the month, highlighting different styles.

Through the years Texas Custom Patios have graced the pages of countless magazines, showing different sizes, styles and price ranges. There is one thing that each project has in common though… customization. Custom is our specialty.

Take a look at some projects that have captured the hearts of many, and serve as example for what you may like to build in the future! There are links at the bottom of each article if you would like to read more.

It’s also National Fruit and Vegetable month, but we thought M&M’s, Snickers and Skittles would be more fun for your patio party! Are we right? That’s what we thought! Brighten up your next get-together with some sugar!

Snickers Banana Bites

Candied Lemon Peel

Best Ever Toffee

M&Ms Cookie Recipe

Skittles Sugar Cookies

Candy Bar Cheesecake

Let the good times roll… summer is here and it’s time to fire up the grill! Hello pool parties, get togethers and making memories. The best way to your guests’ heart is through their belly. We have some recipes we want you to try…. they are sure to get the job done!

The Boss Burger

Pineapple Teriyaki Sliders

Guinness Mac & Cheese

Pepperoni Grilled Cheese

Hawaiian Shrimp Skewers

Lilikoi Lemondae

Cherry Cobbler

Decking out a patio should be fun and come easy, but for most it can be quite daunting. Lauren Battistini a color strategist with LFB Color recently visited a Texas Custom Patio project and had 6 tips for building and decorating the perfect patio.

1. Invest in permanent elements: The place to really invest your dollars is in the permanent elements such as woodworking, flooring, lighting fixtures, fans, grills, and counter tops. Select finishes that are as timeless and classic as possible, as you can update the space periodically and inexpensively with accents and decorative items.

2. Protect surfaces with the best paint and sealants: Be sure to invest in the highest quality paint and surface sealants to protect your hard surfaces against the elements. Choosing a high quality paint is very important, not only will it provide superior coverage and protection, but also include technology to keep colors from fading due to sunlight and other exposure.

3. Pick one to two colorful hues: As for color, Lauren recommends choosing one to two hues for items such as cushions, throw pillows, dinnerware, serving trays and other small accent pieces. Don’t be afraid to mix and match several shades within the same hue, such as lime, avocado, cucumber, and forest greens. Personalize the space with your own take on color. PRO TIP: Though white and cream are technically neutrals, they translate as color in the decor world. In this example, we used greens and whites as our two colors.

4. Add a unique touch with textures and patterns: Most textures and patterns can be mixed and matched seamlessly as long as they are in the same color (or neutral—white, cream, gray, beige, taupe, etcetera) family. Great ways to add texture and pattern is with throw pillows, light blankets, area rugs, artwork, and/or ceramic or glass pieces.

5. Everything has a designated place: The backyard patio should be a place that feels light, airy, and uncluttered. Keep small personalized knick-knacks in corners that aren’t the focal point of the space. Utilize decorative storage boxes and cabinets to store miscellaneous items, so that the space seems orderly and free of clutter.

6. Bring in faux or real plant life: If you don’t have a green thumb, fear not. You can purchase beautiful faux plants to bring into the patio space. This creates a calm and peaceful ambiance in any patio area. 

Click here to see details of this transitional style covered patio in Houston, Texas.

Outdoor living has never been bigger! It’s great when everyone else catches on to what Texas Custom Patios has been passionate about for 15 years! We are dedicated to building you the most beautiful outdoor living space for your budget and in the time frame you need. Click here to see our handy timeline that tells you when to call and when to expect completion!

Article credit: RB Chimney & Hearth

Click the here to discover details about this beautiful traditional outdoor living space in Fulshear, Texas.