Backyard ponds can take your backyard landscaping from ordinary to extraordinary. Dorian Construction installs backyard ponds of all sizes in homes throughout the El Paso area. If you have space in your backyard or in the front of your home, you should consider all of the different benefits that adding a pond can provide.
Most people add ponds because they want to make their space more relaxing. Water has a very calming effect on the soul, and adding a pond to your back yard can allow you to experience that impact at any time. You won’t have to visit a lake or an ocean to enjoy water. When you incorporate a pond in your back yard, you can also make the pond large enough for fish or for aquatic plants. This can enhance the relaxing impact your pond has, as you can watch the fish swim around in your very own El Paso back yard.
Many people who choose a pond will also add a water fall to their pond as well. A water fall not only gives you a beautiful and calming water feature to look at, but it also allows you to listen to the sound of falling water. This sound can drown out other noise, like road sounds or noisy neighbors. When you hear falling water instead, you will feel as if you are in a resort oasis rather than just in your own El Paso back yard. You can also incorporate beautiful plants and landscaping around your pond, and use wonderful natural rock formations to make your pond look like a natural element of the landscaping.
If you are ready to make your back yard more relaxing than you ever imagined, contact Dorian Construction today. We have extensive experience with backyard ponds and are trusted by homeowners throughout El Paso to create beautiful water features. Find out more by contacting us today!
Wood or Gas for Your Outdoor Fireplace?
Adding an outdoor fireplace can turn your backyard into an extension of your home. It can allow you to create a true outside living space. A fireplace outside in your back yard can extend the El Paso summer. This way, you can spend many more weeks outside enjoying nature in front of a toasty fire. You can enjoy spring, summer, and fall nights outside with friends and family. You can roast up s’mores or simply sit around by the fire and relax. However, you will have a choice to make: wood or gas for your outdoor fireplace. Dorian Construction can help construct both, so the choice is yours.
Many people opt for a wood burning outdoor fireplace because nothing can replace the ambiance that is created by real wood. Wood gives you the crackling sound and natural flames that are captivating. People can spend hours watching the mesmerizing flames. You El Paso home can benefit from a beautiful fireplace, especially if it is out near the desert. You can enjoy the beautiful clear nights cuddling and spending time with your loved ones.
For some El Paso homeowners, a gas fireplace is the best option for outdoors. You can opt for a gas fireplace if you have access to propane or to natural gas in your home. A gas fireplace can be much more convenient than a wood burning one. It allows you to enjoy the fire without all the fuss and mess of using real logs. You can simply press a button and your fire will be going – which means you may use your outdoor fireplace much more because it is so convenient.
Whether you opt for gas or wood, Dorian Construction can help you to install your outdoor fireplace. If you live in the El Paso area and are ready to add this great feature to your yard, contact us today. We’ll work with you to find the perfect design that you will love in your outdoor room.
What Should You Include in an Outdoor Kitchen
Are you looking for a great way to update your backyard and enjoy spending time outdoors? An outdoor kitchen can turn your outdoor living space into an area where you are much more likely to spend time. Dorian Construction can help you to create the perfect outdoor kitchen, but it is up to you what features you want to include.
Of course, people create outdoor kitchens in order to be able to cook great meals while relaxing outside. The centerpiece of our outdoor kitchen should be a really great grill. Look for one that has an infrared burner so you can perfect your meat cooking. Grills with plenty of space are also highly recommended. This way, you can grill hot dogs and hamburgers for every single guest.
You may also wish to find a grill that has a rotisserie piece to cook tasty chicken. Or perhaps a grill that can maintain a low temperature for a long time would be a better option so you can use it to smoke meat with a smoker basket. For added flexibility when it comes to cooking, the addition of a side burner can be a big benefit. Dorian Construction can easily provide side burners for El Paso homeowners constructing an outdoor kitchen.
While your grill will be the centerpiece of the outdoor kitchen, there are also other things to include. For example, you may wish to add in a refrigerator to keep drinks and condiments cool. A sink can make washing your hands quick and easy. A bar area with seating space is also great for when the food is ready to eat.
El Paso homeowners who are ready to have a beautiful outdoor kitchen in their very own backyard should consult with Dorian Construction. We have extensive experience making beautiful outdoor spaces and will ensure your dream outside space becomes a reality. To learn more, contact us today!
Incorporating Waterfalls Into Your Outdoor Space
Waterfalls are one of the most beautiful ways to enjoy water. Many people travel from around the globe to see Niagara Falls and other world-famous waterfalls. For those who love the beauty and the sound of falling water, you can incorporate a waterfall into your own back yard here in El Paso. Dorian Construction has mastered the art of creating beautiful water features so you can enjoy falling water every time you step out your door. We can help you decide how to include a beautiful waterfall into your outdoor space.
One of the easiest way to incorporate waterfalls into your back yard is to feature them in a swimming pool. Dorian Construction can build a beautiful add on to an existing pool, or include the waterfall into a brand new swimming pool design for you. You can use pavers or other materials to build up an area for water to fall from, or you can create a rock waterfall that looks look a natural element. You can even create swim-under waterfalls using caves. For those homeowners in El Paso who have pools, Dorian Construction will assist you in finding ways to enhance your pool area.
If you do not have or do not want a pool, this does not mean you can’t have a waterfall. You can create a waterfall as part of a water garden feature in your El Paso yard. At Dorian Construction, we can design a small pond that is graced with a waterfall, or even just a soothing water wall feature. We will work with your desires until we find the best way to realize your vision.
Don’t wait another day to enjoy falling water in your back yard. At Dorian Construction, we can help you to incorporate beautiful waterfalls in your outdoor space. You’ll see why El Paso homeowners trust us to make their space beautiful with attractive water features.
Fire Pits are Perfect for Family Time Outdoors
If you are thinking of different ways to make your backyard more appealing, adding fire pits can be the solution that you are looking for. There is something about gathering around a warm fire that can inspire people to relax, unwind, and talk long into the night. Your entire family can enjoy the glow of the burning embers in your El Paso back yard. When you turn to Dorian Construction, we have the solution. Fire pits are a great choice for a lot of different reasons. We can build a beautiful, custom fire pit that will add beauty and warmth to your outdoor gatherings.
A fire pit can be fun for people of all ages because they can give you the chance to cook your own food over an open fire. Many children and adults like to roast hot dogs over an open flame. It is far more fun than just grilling because everyone gets to be involved. Of course, the campfire class s’mores are also a favorite, especially for children. When you decide to get the fire going, your family and friends will flock to your El Paso home to enjoy the beautiful scene you’ve created.
In addition to cookouts, there are lots of other fun activities that people enjoy doing around a fire pit. When you make a fire in your backyard, people love to sit around and tell ghost stories and camp fire tails. Fire pits can also encourage people to sit around, play music and sing camp songs. The opportunity for togetherness away from the television and enjoying the great outdoors is absolutely a reason for every family to consider adding fire pits to their space.
Dorian Construction creates beautiful fire pits which use natural gas, propane, or wood. When you are ready to custom design a fire pit to fit your space, contact us today!
Swimming Pools Enhance the Value of Your Home
Swimming pools are a wonderful addition to your home. In warm climates, one of the things people look for is a way to cool off during hot summer months. A pool can make your home easier to sell if the pool is done right. It can also boost your property values. Of course, it will also make you enjoy your El Paso home much more while you are living in it. This in itself will enhance its value for you.
Not every home has a swimming pool. Most people who are looking for houses with swimming pools are hoping to find that a pool has already been installed in the back yard. While you may have no plans to sell your house in the immediate future, it is still nice to know that an investment you are making in your home will increase its value. It’s also nice to know that putting in a pool will likely make it easier to find a very interested buyer for your El Paso house in the future.
One of the most important reasons why people put in swimming pools is not for future resale, but because the pool will enhance the way they use their own home. Having a pool in your very own back yard can make your outdoor area feel like a resort. You can entertain friends and family around the pool, come home after a long day and relax, and enjoy sitting beside your pool or swimming in it. Adults and kids of all ages love pools, and Dorian Construction can help you to put a beautiful one in your back yard.
Dorian Construction is a trusted installer of swimming pools. We have a reputation throughout El Paso for high quality and beautiful outdoor pools and spas. Give us a call today when you’re ready to create a beautiful pool in your own back yard. We’re ready to start working, so contact us today!
Features in Residential Swimming Pools
Many homeowners, at one point or another, consider installing a pool into their property. However, they are usually not fully aware of all of the great features that backyard swimming pools can feature. Backyard pools are much more than just a hole in the ground with water. You can turn your back yard into an oasis worthy of a five-star resort. This is especially true when you work with Dorian Construction. We are a trusted pool builder in the El Paso area. When you work with us to design your perfect pool, we help you explore many different features to incorporate into your design.
One of the best things about having a pool is designing the swimming area and making your pool look beautiful. You can do this by adding water falls, rock walls with cascading water, fountains, and other decorative features. Swimming pools can incorporate built in fire pits, can have spas that spill over, and can have a host of other beautiful additions. The sky is the limit when it comes to picking out add-ons to your pool environment at your El Paso home.
Pools can also have many other great additions which make your swimming pool much more usable for your family. For example, many people like to add a tanning shelf or shallow shelf area where kids can play and where you can place beach chairs to relax in. You can add a spa to your pool if you want to b able to use it during colder months, and you can also incorporate kid friendly features like little caves or inlets for your children to swim into and around.
Dorian Construction can make all of your dreams a reality. We are a trusted installer of pools and we will work with you to incorporate all of the features you want. If you live in El Paso and are ready to begin building your pool, contact us today.
