Custom Patio Covers

Custom Patio Covers

A custom built patio cover can be a beautiful way for you to entertain large parties or intimate get-togethers with family and friends. Begin your project with the type of conveniences you want in your new patio cover (ceiling fans, lighting, heating or a fireplace ect.). Based on what features you select, make sure you budget includes the installation of power, water or gas, for your project. Then decide on the type of patio you want, standard grey/stamped-colored or stained concrete, tile or pavers. If you already have an existing patio that fits your needs, save that added expense and only install the concrete foundations for the support structures.

Custom patio covers are framed primarily out of wood, providing you with excellent strength, durability and an endless number of design possibilities.

Give your patio cover an open, airy feel with a vaulted or raised ceiling. Add some architectural flair, such as exposed beams or heavy timber trusses. Enhance your covered patio with a tongue & groove wood ceiling, a sound system, down rod ceiling fans and track lighting.

You can design a more modern style covered patio, one with a smooth finish on the ceiling; recessed or indirect lighting. Incorporate some of your home’s exterior features, such as: smooth or rough stucco finish, pop-outs, radius arches,Grecian or stucco columns with tile or stone accents around the base. Installing a built-in fireplace or wall mounted heating creates a year round use for your covered patio.

Lighting Ideas for your Home

Lighting Ideas for your Home

New lighting is an excellent way to compliment any interior of your home. Recessed lighting, placed in different distinct patterns, can update your kitchen & bathroom or highlight any room in your home. Placed around the perimeter of your dinning room, recessed lighting can add depth and glamour.

Very unique and versatile track lighting can highlight your bookcase, mantle or paintings. Cove lighting, behind a soffet or crown molding offers a soft glow that will enhance your dining, theater or family room. Built-in custom lighting centered in your kitchen, with wood trim and a modern style diffuser, can really accent your cabinets or island. In addition under mount cabinet lighting can add a beautiful warm glow to your countertops. Wall sconces can add life to any hallway or staircase.

If your thinking of adding a dimmer switch to your existing  lighting, make sure your lighting circuit is either a single or a 3-way switch and the dimmer you purchase is also rated for the volts, amps and  the total wattage of the lighting you are connecting it to.

Enhance the curb appeal to your home with elegant outdoor lighting. Accentuate your landscape and the front of your home with strategically placed flood lights. Give your home a touch of sophistication with antique style coach lanterns on either side of your front and garage doors.

Gas or electric post lanterns are also very popular with many homeowners, placed at the end of the walk or around your backyard will create a traditional illuminating glow. Target dark areas of your backyard with flood lights, tight up against your wall will create beautiful shadows and depth. Stone or copper fire pots is also a very classy way to show off your patio and pool.

If your thinking of purchasing low voltage flood, tropical or landscape lighting, be sure of all your distances and number of lights you will need. There are many different manufacturers and all there systems have different limits on there lighting circuits and transformer placements. In addition, try to select a system with a quick and easy wire connections at each light, this will help if relocation of any lights will be necessary.

Creating more natural light in your home is very important as well. Installing a window(s) or skylight(s) is an excellent way to brighten the decor of any room: kitchen, bathroom or family room.