Imagine reclining in your backyard beneath a beautiful El Paso night sky. You are comfy on a sofa, your toes nice and warm by the fire. Such a cozy little scene is completely possible. Dorian Construction Group is dedicated to creating only the best products. You can trust us to make only the best quality outdoor fireplace or patio for your backyard.
Here are three ways to help make your backyard a cozy and comfortable place to relax.
The best way to add warmth to your backyard is by getting an outdoor fireplace. Nothing says cozy like a warm inviting fire. As nights in the Sun city can be chilly no matter the season, having a fire will help encourage outdoor activities. There are so many things you can do once you have a fireplace in your backyard. Mock camping, roasting marshmallows, parties, and get-togethers are all possible when warmth is provided. Just picture relaxing around a fires soft glow with a cup of cocoa in your hand. Indeed, there is no quicker way to make your backyard inviting then adding a fireplace.
After you add an outdoor fireplace, you will then want to get the right kind of patio furniture. Wood and wicker are pretty good choices. Both of these materials are relatively sturdy and can be cleaned easily. To add a sense of comfort consider going with deep browns, oranges, and for the daring; red. Some pieces will pair together colors, such as beige and brown. This can make a nice classic feel to your backyard. Regardless of your choice, make sure that the furniture is comfortable. This will help entice you to use them more often.
Last but not least is the accessories you use to decorate your backyard. While pillows and throw blankets are a good start, they can be a bit hard to maintain in the outdoors. One good idea is to decorate your outdoor fireplace. Consider hangings and fixtures that can be placed over the fireplace wall. Colored metal will look especially lovely against a fires glow. Some of the best color options include orange, yellow and red. These colors will catch firelight and make the atmosphere feel warm and inviting.
If you are looking for a way to create a cozy outdoor space, then let Dorian Construction Group help you. Spending time in your backyard during warm El Paso nights is simply ideal. We can help make your dream outdoor space become a reality with different outdoor fireplace designs and various fire pits too. Call us today for a quote!
Great Ideas for Outdoor Fireplaces
When you want a unique attention grabbing backyard, you need to get creative with your landscaping options. Adding a pool is one thing, but there is so much more you can do with your backyard to create a great space. Whether you want a great family space or a yard to entertain in, Dorian Construction Group can help. We can help you design a great landscaping plan with options like outdoor fireplaces, foliage, custom swimming pools and more. Take a look at these great ideas for installing a fireplace.
Providing a place for your friends and family to warm up after a dip in the pool is a great idea. You can create an inviting corner near your custom made pool for swimmers to sit and warm up before enjoying a meal from the outdoor grill. Not only does this make swimming more inviting, but you can keep the pool party going late into the night. This can also guarantee that your backyard will still be inviting through the fall and winter. Pairing this with a heated pool means fun all year around.
If you are interested in turning an outdoor fireplace into a centerpiece of the backyard, it is quite possible. Your landscaping can include comfortable benches or patio furniture that is fire safe arranged in a tight circle around the fire. This will make a great space for late night camp stories and smores without the trouble of camping.
The key to creating a great backyard is blending several landscaping features to create the space you want. This can include evergreen foliage, an outdoor cookout space complete with a grill and great furniture. Of course, no backyard entertaining space is complete without a pool. Our experts having been creating custom pools for the El Paso area for several years. We dont bother with prefabricated molds. We give you exactly what you want, instead.
When you want an inviting and fun escape right in your backyard for entertaining and family fun, you dont want to trust just anyone. At Dorian Construction Group we create custom designs for your yard. We will design a backyard that will surely help you stand out from your neighbors. Contact us today to get started with a consultation.
Why Spending More Time Outdoors is Good For Your Health
Have you ever stopped to consider how much time you truly spend indoors? Its not something we think of often because its such a natural part of our routine. The majority of jobs today require sitting in an air-conditioned building on a comfortable chair under fluorescent lights. While all of that doesnt sound half bad, you may want to consider how it affects your health. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Americans spend approximately 93% of their life indoors, this includes work, while driving, and other past time activities. Part of the EPAs research included how this time spent indoors negatively affects our bodies. It turns out that the majority of Americans are deficient in vitamins, such as Vitamin D, that mother nature supplies right outside our homes and offices.
Here are a few ways that spending time outdoors will improve your health:
Increase mental energy and ability to focus. These days its difficult to keep our minds focused on one thing at a time. Weve mastered multitasking without even trying. Although it may be beneficial when were pressed for time, doing numerous things at a time isnt always good for our health. It can lead to a mental fatigue which today has become a more widely known symptom of mental exhaustion and too much sensory input from unnatural light and noise. To help our minds regain energy and increase our ability to focus, its recommended to spend time outdoors sans, focusing on breathing, and getting a decent amount of sunlight (about 10 minutes).
Reduce stress and improve mood. If youre ever feeling stressed or angry, try walking outside and taking deep breaths. Even if its only for a couple of minutes. According to the University of Queensland, exposure to nature for 30 minutes a week reduces depression by up to 7%. This is mainly because the sun helps increase the level of serotonin in our bodies, which low levels have been shown to be correlated with anxiety and depression.
Sleep better. Turns out artificial lights are playing a role in our negative sleep patterns. Too much time indoors is throwing off our circadian rhythms, which regulate our internal body clock and respond to the sun. Have you ever noticed how much easier it is to wake up once the suns out? Exposure to the sun first thing in the morning can help modify your sleep cycle. Before driving off to work, try taking your morning coffee or tea outdoors and enjoying the sun for about ten to fifteen minutes.
One small but impactful way we can begin to take advantage of the outdoors is to start spending more time in our own backyards. Luckily, El Pasos weather allows us to comfortably be outdoors the majority of the year. Here are a few tips to inspire you:
Tip #1: Cook outdoors. Now that spring is upon us, commit to at least one day of the week where you turn lunch or dinner into an outdoor feast. The benefit of cooking outdoors is that you will get more Vitamin D from the sun and breath in air thats healthier than the one indoors. According to the California Air Resource Board, the air indoors contains higher levels of pollutants that pose a risk to our health, some of which include lung cancer, asthma, and heart disease.
Tip #2: Meditate or relax outside. The sound of waterfalls and rain hitting a tin roof are synonymous with relaxation. Our brains are trained to interpret sounds such as an alarm clock with ritual, which is why certain noises are positively received and can relax the mind. Spending time near a fountain or pond where water is in motion.
Tip #3: Exercise outdoors. While your neighborhood gym might offer an array of exercise equipment and machines, theres one amenity thats lacking fresh air. By creating a space in your own backyard where you can comfortably workout will not only encourage more routine physical activity but it will change your idea of exercise. A study published by the University of California San Diego found that adults who participated in outdoor activities versus indoors were more physically active.
At Dorian Construction, we encourage the healthy benefit of spending time outdoors, which is why we take pride in our work of building custom swimming pools, outdoor fireplaces, and kitchens, along with backyard amenities such as ponds and waterfalls for the residents of El Paso. Learn more about our backyard transformations today by giving us a call.
Four Reasons For You to Have an Outdoor Fireplace This Summer
As winter slowly melts away into spring, many homeowners are already beginning to crave summer – well, summer nights, that is. While we all know El Paso can get HOT during the day, there is something about those warm summer nights and gorgeous desert sunsets that makes El Paso the perfect place for evening activities outdoors. Nothing screams summer more than a backyard gathering with friends and roasting s’mores around an outdoor fireplace. But if gooey marshmallows and melted chocolate doesn’t do the trick for you, keep reading. Dorian Construction is ready to build your dream outdoor fireplace. Here are four other reasons why you need an outdoor fireplace this summer!
Sure, camping is fun in theory. It may even be fun in reality. But sometimes you want to be able to gather around a fire in the great outdoors without having to chop your own wood or pitch a tent. An outdoor fireplace helps you enjoy the outdoors without having to do any work whatsoever. Call it “glamping” if you like, but we call it innovation!
The addition of an outdoor fireplace to your landscape will increase the value of your home significantly. Fireplaces have been a consistent trend in the outdoor landscape market, and home buyers are often on the lookout for them. This contemporary and desirable design element will help your home stand out among the rest.
What is your home’s architectural style? From Victorian to modern to ranch-style, a uniquely crafted fireplace will accentuate the architecture of your home. Depending on budget and design preferences, homeowners have the capability to make their outdoor fireplace either a striking focal point or an understated ascetic addition. Your backyard can be an extension of your home’s style, and a fireplace can help you achieve that completed look.
It goes without saying that fireplaces add physical warmth to an outdoor space – something we especially appreciate during seasonal transitions. A fireplace does more than add physical warmth, however. There is something magical about the visual warmth that a fireplace creates. Adding a fireplace to your outdoor living space will create a visually enchanting environment that is perfect for entertaining, relaxing, or a romantic dinner for two.
There may still be frost on your grass when you wake up in the morning, but now is the perfect time to begin thinking about outdoor renovations. Adding a fireplace to your backyard will extend your entertaining space and give your outdoor space a modern and inviting edge. Contact Dorian Construction to find the perfect fireplace for your home.
Tips for Having a Successful Holiday Party Outside
The season of parties is upon us and everyone is either planning or attending events almost every week. Most parties are being help indoors, as the weather has turned cool. However, an outdoor party can still be just as much fun. Why not stand out from the rest and hold your holiday party outside? Holding it outside is easier than you might think too. Especially if you have a nice backyard and an outdoor fireplace. Imagine your guest all enchanted by the winter wonderland recreated in your yard. Dorian Construction Group’s outdoor fireplaces can help make your party a success. Here are a few tips to help make any outdoor party a success this holiday season.
Adding warmth to your backyard is easy and will let your guests enjoy the party to fullest. One way to do this is to lay out a big throw rug on your patio floor. This will take away the coldness of the cement and make the space feel warmer. Another idea is to set up your sitting areas around an outdoor fireplace. This gives people a place to warm up and feel more comfortable. Adding blankets and soft cushions will also add to their comfort. Lastly, consider adding some curtains around your party area. This will help keep the cold out and the warmth in. all of these elements can be customized to fit your party’s theme too. All of this will help make your guests feel like they are in another world, safe, warm and comfy.
Getting the right decorations for an outdoor party depends on the theme you picked. A few universal ideas would be setting up paper snowflakes, and having a number of candles placed all about the patio. In addition to this, the food you serve should be warm and inviting. Stews, cocoa, coffee, and teas are all great in the cold and will help you guest feel relaxed and happy after eating them.
Given the chill in the air, most parties will be held in doors. You can make your get together stand out by having it outside. This may sound impossible, but it is not. With a few simple preparations, you backyard will be the most welcoming area. Making your backyard warm and inviting is easy to do as well. Dorian Construction Group can help you get your backyard ready for guests. Let your party be memorable by having it outdoors. With some simple steps, you can have your own winter wonderland. Make sure that you add warmth to the occasion with a few well-placed curtains and blankets. The keep the theme feeling festive, try lighting a few candles and hanging a few snowflakes. Also, do not forget to offer warm soothing foods to make your guests feel welcome.
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.
