Custom Design Your Backyard with These 4 Remodeling Ideas Just in Time for Summer

As the weather starts warming up in Sonoma County, we are all starting to feel the desire to spend more time outdoors. If you are feeling like your backyard space is lacking in comfort, entertainment, or even just basic amenities, it may be time for a remodel!

Our design-build team at DRF Builders will handle your entire outdoor remodeling project from start to finish. We even take the headache out of permitting and guide you through the entire process of transforming your backyard into customized outdoor living space.

Fall in love with your backyard all over again this summer with these four backyard remodel ideas.

1. Custom Pool Houses Make the Perfect Home Addition

With the addition of a custom pool house, you can transform your backyard into your own outdoor oasis. You will be able to keep your home cleaner and your floors dry with the addition of a dedicated space for pool equipment and accessories.

Pool House Customizations That are Perfect for Summer:

  • Outdoor shower
  • Hidden laundry hampers for swimsuits and towels 
  • Outdoor sound system 
  • Relaxing outdoor sauna 
  • Discreet and attractive storage for pool equipment and cleaning products

2. Covered Porches Add More Square Footage to Your Home

A custom-designed covered porch immediately expands your home’s living area. With the addition of this space, you can spend more time in your backyard while still enjoying the comforts of your home. This can be a cozy spot to relax and read or dine and entertain friends and family.

Covered porches can be enjoyed year-round, but are especially beneficial on warm days. This outdoor extension of your home will keep you out of the hot summer sun while you enjoy your backyard.

Customize Your Covered Porch with These Amenities:

  • Hidden entertainment center for outdoor movie nights
  • An outdoor gas fireplace or fire pit
  • Porch swing
  • Extra seating or dining space

3. Custom Backyard Kitchen and BBQ Spaces

What is better than a big summer BBQ or potluck? Now imagine the convenience of having all the amenities of your kitchen, outside! We want to help you take your grilling and entertaining to the next level this summer with a custom outdoor kitchen.

At DRF Builders, our custom outdoor kitchens and bbq areas can help you get the most out of your backyard. We’ll work with you to design a custom outdoor kitchen that meets all your expectations.

Customize Your Outdoor Kitchen with These Remodeling Ideas:

  • Outdoor pizza oven 
  • Outdoor refrigerator 
  • Built-in BBQ grill
  • Outdoor kitchen dishwasher
  • Stainless steel kitchen appliances that are resistant to outdoor wear and tear

4. Remodel Your Backyard with the Addition of an Outdoor Bar

Whether you are looking to add an outside bar area to your existing patio or want to flawlessly incorporate an entirely new outdoor cocktail lounge, there’s a great bar design for every yard. Our creative team will make sure you get to make the most of your happy hours this summer with a custom-designed outdoor bar.

Creative Ways to Design Your Backyard Bar:

  • Outdoor kegerator and tap handles
  • Outdoor wine cellar
  • Ice machine
  • Custom glassware storage 
  • Bluetooth sound system

Choose a Design Build Firm For Your Custom Backyard Remodel This Summer

If you are looking to start a custom remodeling project on your Sonoma County home, we are here to help! Since 2009 DRF Builders has been dedicated to helping homeowners update their living spaces so they can truly enjoy the home of their dreams. Our design-build team will ensure your backyard remodel project is completed on time, on budget, and to the highest quality standard.

Contact us online today and tell us how we can help you design and build your dream home.