Whether it’s spring break or you’re taking time off, there is a certain attractiveness to taking a “staycation.” Ideally, you save a little money, avoid the often crazy aspects of travel, such as long waits, and can explore your own backyard – often literally. But often there is that longing to go somewhere exotic, back to your favorite villa or ski lodge. Just thinking about your favorite recent vacation brings a smile to your face. The good news is now you can create your own unique environment that makes your “staycation” more like your favorite vacation.

The question is – where do you start?

Marc Funderburk, president of LandPatterns, knows a thing or two about creating unique and beautiful outdoor environments for your home.

“Our approach is to work hand in hand with our clients to develop the environment they desire, while also taking into consideration the architecture of the home and the existing vegetation,” said Marc. “We also make sure we can build them something they will enjoy, such as an outdoor kitchen or media room, so they can expand the living and entertaining space of their home.”

The team at LandPatterns has expertly created a multitude of environments, including media rooms, outdoor kitchens, and combinations of the two, water features, and a whole host of other interesting elements to expand your living and entertaining area while giving you that vacation at home feel.

Each design is unique to the individual, so according to Marc, even if they designed for properties that are next door, the end result would be very different.

“Our focus on unusual materials coupled with our desire to maintain a green environment and minimize the footprint ensures that our clients get a design that works for the long-term, “said Marc. “Plus the end result is really aligned with their desires, not some cookie cutter solution.”

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