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Why should you have to travel to enjoy a luxury pool and spa when you can experience the same high-end outdoor entertaining space in your Central Texas backyard?  Home should be an oasis – a place where you can unwind after a long day, relax on weekends, entertain family and friends, and make memories with your kids. You can have the lifestyle you want and capture hours of “vacation” without boarding a plane.

Ready to transform your property into a luxury pool and outdoor entertainment space? Neighborhoods in the northern Austin area, like Travisso and Crystal Falls, often afford you larger backyards with space to get creative.

The good news is, you can get your pool and landscape projects completed without the hassle of juggling multiple contractors with an experienced full-service pool firm, such as Omnia Pool & Spas, and landscaping design firm, like ours at Best of Texas Landscapes. We’re here to guide you through the process from layout, design, build and installation. The end result: a customized, resort-like outdoor environment with a pool that’s tailored to suit your lifestyle – with complementary features like a patio, outdoor kitchen or bar – that make your backyard a fully functional living room with all the perks. 

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How do you like to spend your time in and around a swimming pool? Do you prefer to lounge on the perimeter and dip your toes in the water – or plunge into the water and take a swim? Who uses the pool and how they use it will determine the luxury pool features you’ll want to include in the design. Some popular pool features in the Central TX area include:

WATER FEATURES

Customizable jets can create arches of water — a peaceful sound and visually stunning show. Waterfalls and sheer descents are other ways to add sound, movement, and interest to your luxury pool. 

SPA

A spa can be designed with an infinity edge that flows into your pool, or it can stand alone as a separate pool feature. The shape, size, and design of the spa can mesh with the other features in your Williamson or Travis County, TX outdoor living space. 

There’s more to the pool space than the pool itself. Consider how you like to spend your time at your home.

• Do you enjoy cooking and dining outdoors? Plan on incorporating a barbeque area with an outdoor kitchen and bar so you can prep, cook, and serve meals outdoors. 
• Do you entertain guests on weekends – visitors who need accommodations for the night? Then consider including a cabana or pool house that can double as a guest house.

Do you want to create a private environment, or do you need to prevent children from entering the pool area without supervision? Pool fencing and enclosures can screen views, provide security and give pool owners a peace of mind. If you live in a an area where there are some hills, as found in the northern Austin area, this might help keep your neighbors from seeing over the fence.

The beauty of the Texas Hill Country is what draws many property owners to this area. We can introduce these elements to your pool and outdoor living space with native plants and landscaping that blends with the scenery. Our team of experienced landscape designers and installation crews create specific plans for every property based on the surroundings, style of the home and owners’ preference.

Check out some of the luxury pools from Omnia Outdoor Pools & Spa designs and builds. Best of Texas Landscapes happily serves the greater Austin areas including Leander, Liberty Hill, Cedar Park, Georgetown, Salado, Pflugerville, Lago Vista, Lakeway, Marble Falls, Burnet, and Round Rock, Texas. 

Live in the Central TX area and want to get started on your backyard paradise? Give us a call to schedule your FREE consultation at (512)260-1430 or fill out our contact form here.

Fifty years ago in the Austin area, you would rarely see elaborate outdoor living spaces. True there were patios, terraces, statuaries and gardens, maybe a basketball goal – but definitely nothing on the same scale of what we see in today’s world. 

Outdoor living has become the favorite “room” for some households — the place where the family gathers to hang out in the evening; cook meals, dine, to share a drink, or engage in conversation. It is the first-choice place to relax, kick back and take a nap or read a book.

Outdoor rooms now offer more than just your BBQ grill and patio table. They now offer indoor amenities and comforts such as big screen TV’s or a gas fireplace. This is where we go when our families visit or friends come over to hang out. More and more central Texas families are  hiring musicians and bands to play at “house” parties, and no one has to run inside to grab ice or refill a glass. There’s a refrigerator, a wine cooler, and a beer tap or built in keg. 

Outdoor dinner parties are no longer limited to hotdogs and Jell-O salads.There are pizza ovens, built- in grills, ice cream machines and popcorn poppers. There are also outdoor fans and air conditioners to keep you cool in the heat of the day, letting you enjoy your outdoor living space even more. 

Remember the days when outdoor furniture was hard and uncomfortable? That is not necessarily the case anymore; seating is just as plush and lush on a patio as it is in a great room. Backyard and Patio Store is one of the most popular Austin area outdoor living stores.

The sweeping popularity of outdoor living has made it possible for nearly everyone to “move outside.” But the central Texas climate affords us the opportunity to spend a lot of time outdoors all year long. So the question is, what are you doing sitting in your family room, breathing that stale air and missing out on all the fun to be had outdoors? 

Are you looking to add an attractive and comfortable space for your friends and family to enjoy the outdoors? Adding a front porch to your Central Texas home is a smart investment that is sure to get plenty of use – all year round!

ADDITIONAL LIVING SPACE

Building a front porch is like adding a new living room to your home; especially when you add some comfortable seating. Small porches create a quiet space for one or two people, and larger porches can be used in a variety of ways including dining and entertaining.

INCREASED CURB APPEAL

A beautiful and inviting front porch can improve the aesthetics of your property by complementing your home’s style. This impressive entrance will become the main focal point of your home’s exterior, which will enhance it’s curb appeal. You can also feel proud of your front porch when you are receiving packages, grocery deliveries, or food deliveries.

ADDED VALUE

First impressions translate into added value. Your front porch will have realtors focusing on the functionality and curl appeal it provides when showing your home to potential buyers; often translating into a higher selling price. It is shown that a front porch has a ROI of up to 84%. 

PROTECTION FROM THE ELEMENTS

A front porch provides protection from damaging sun and rain for your door, trim, hardware, exterior lighting fixtures, and foyer. It will also provide a dry, protected space for you while you are unlocking the front door (no more standing in the rain trying to unlock the door). It also provides a safe, dry place to sit back and watch the rain and relax.

A SOCIAL CENTER

A front porch creates a place to socialize, entertain, watch the children play and meet passing neighbors. Plus, it might deter criminal activity since you are able to  see and hear what’s going on in the neighborhood.

There is something to be said about the unique design of the interior of a home, it gives the home personality, character, and style. The exterior of your home and your outdoor areas are the framework of this personal expression that makes a house a home.

Your outdoor space can be just as inviting and satisfying as your living room. It’s not only an extension of your home, it’s the first thing that your guests experience to welcome them.

Create a few “centerpieces” within your landscape design to draw your attention in and allow you to build out from those specific points. 

Tie it all in with an element that leads the eye from one space to the next as we’ve done here with the edging along the side. With a slight curve we can give it an added pop of interest and depth.

While you spend more time in the backyard, the front yard is the first impression your guests see when they arrive. With a seamless design, you’re not left with disjointed points of experience. As pictured here, we’ve used the same steel retaining element for the front yard edging along the house, and the raised beds in the backyard.

Think of the experience you have, the way you feel, when you visit a resort or country club. Safe in a defined space that pleases the eye and soothes the soul.

It’s time to stop planning and start doing. We’ve got your design plans and every element of your outdoor experience covered. Let us help turn your dream into a reality and love where you live. 

Give the landscape design and build team at Best of Texas Landscapes a call today at 512-260-1430 to schedule your consultation. We are your turn-key solution for all your landscaping needs!