More often Hudson Valley home owners are buying or renovating their properties so they can have the ultimate outdoor spaces. They are creating outdoor living areas, backyard kitchens, pool spaces, gardens, and water features. Not only are they able to relax outside after work and on the weekends, they can also make a space for the kids to play and to host parties for their friends.  If you live in Orange, Dutchess or Bergen county, you can easily understand why.  We have the beauty of the 4 seasons and want to maximize our time outdoors. You may have a outdoor space that you love, yet can’t fully use on very sunny days. The area gets too hot and bright as you don’t want the kids to get overheated or your friends to get sunburned. While a table with an oversized outdoor umbrella can offer shade to your deck, it detracts from the beauty of your space and can get tossed around during stormy weather. Check out these five structures that can make a nice shady spot in your yard.

Floating Panels

A floating panel is a type of screen that seems to hang by itself in midair. It may be attached on one side of your house or hang by chains. The screen can provide dappled shade to a space when you desire an open and airy appearance that still allows for sunlight to filter down into the area.

Pergolas

Pergolas are wooden structures that have latticed roofs supported by wooden beams. You may line the pergola with vine plants to give it more of a natural look to your outdoor space. These structures can come in a variety of designs, including partial pergolas that can be attached to your home.

Arbors

When you are looking for a smaller structure for your outdoor space that also provides seating, an arbor can offer the right amount of shade in small spaces. Your arbor can be made out of wood, metal or other materials. It has two side walls and a roof. Arbors can be used as entrances into a side yard or provide a small seating area in a garden. You can also build an arbor without seating.

Trellises

Prefer a completely open space without a roof yet still provide shade on your deck or patio? Then a trellis may be more ideal for your needs.  Constructed from wood or metal a trellis is a latticed wall. You can create a trellis with wide or narrow slats to control the light level on your deck or patio.  Position it in the right place where you can block the most light, such as a southern or eastern position. Additionally you can also line the trellis with vining plants and flowers.

Awnings

An awning is a versatile structure that can offer a great shady spot along your outdoor living space. Awnings are made of canvas materials that are stretched over poles. Then the poles are attached to the side of your house to form a floating roof. An awning can be a permanent structure or be retractable as it can protect you from both the sun and rain. Shade your outdoor space with the right structure.   Contact Kehoe Kustom today,  hiring a professional contractor who can build the ultimate outdoor space for your home.   [activecampaign form=1]