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Patio Room Budgeting

Patio Room Budgeting

A complete patio room is a combination of multiple elements, including sitting walls, grill island, fire feature, cover structure, landscaping, lighting, and utilities.

Most Outdoor Dreams clients invest between 10% - 20% of their house value into a luxury patio room. The investment in a complete space typically starts around $30,000 with most clients spending between $50,000 - $125,000.

Square tan pavers are curved at the edge and two yellow flowers are highlighted
Typical Range: $30,000 - $50,000

2 Room Patio

Landscaping

Low Voltage Lighting

Irrigation

Grading and Drainage

Sod Finish

Optional Sitting Walls

A circular wood burning fire pit sits at the corner of the patio enclosed bu two knee walls and some teal lounge chairs nearby
Typical Range: $40,000 - $70,000

2 Room Patio

Fire Pit

Sitting Walls

Landscaping

Irrigation

Low Voltage Lighting

Grading & Drainage

Sod Finish

This stone circular fire pit is installed into the patio near the knee wall
Fire Pit & Sitting Walls
natural stone pavers are under the teal lounge chair and drink station
Second Room Area
large grey stone pavers cover the patio space with a border of smaller more rounded pavers by the mulch
Mixed-Material Patio
suburban backyard paver patio is surrounded by a perimeter mulched garden before the grass
typical range: $65,000 - $100,000

2 Room Patio

Grill Island

Grill, Doors & Appliances

Gas Line & Electrical (Grill Island)

Fire Pit

Sitting Walls

Landscaping

Irrigation

Low Voltage Lighting

Grading & Drainage

Sod Finish

Grill Island installed on the edge of the patio by the entry stairs into the backdoor
Grill Island
blue outdoor cushions cover the couch and chair that are surrounding the gas-burning fire pit
Fire Pit (Gas Burning)
the outdoor table is set for cocktail hour nearby the gas-burning fire pit
Dining Area
the rustic pergola offers shade to the lounge area by the fireplace outdoors.
Typical range: $60,000 - $95,000

2 Room Patio

Fireplace

Sitting Walls

Pergola

Electrical Package (Pergola)

Landscaping

Irrigation

Low Voltage Lighting

Grading & Drainage

Sod Finish

large stone faced fire place is installed into the backyard patio
Fireplace
this rustic, tuscan-like backyard hosts a pergola, fireplace and lounge area
Complimentary Landscape
an outdoor fan is installed onto the pergola that also has strung lights over it
Pergola-Covered Dining Area
the pumpkin decorated steps lead from the back of the house onto the patio and dining area under the pergola
Typical Range: $90,000 - $125,000

3 Room Patio

Steps Down from the House

Fireplace

Pergola w/ Electrical Package

Sitting Walls

Landscaping

Irrigation

Low Voltage Lighting

Grading & Drainage

Sod Finish

pumpkins, mums, croquet and a football all decorate these backyard steps
Steps (Down from the House)
Rustic 4-post pergola is lit with string lights and covers the dining area on the patio
Pergola-Covered Dining Area
large stone outdoor fireplace has a roaring fire going and is dressed for the autumn season
Outdoor Fireplace
White pavilion stretches over the lounge area of a backyard patio area
Typical range: $105,000 - $150,000

2-Room Patio

Custom Pavilion with Lighting & Electrical

Sitting Wall

Fireplace

Television & Audio

Landscaping

Irrigation

Low-Voltage, LED Lighting

Grading & Drainage

Sod Finish

Custom pavilion offers shade and a fan for the lounge area outside in the back yard
Custom Pavilion
a tv is mounted to the fire place and is covered by the white roofed pavilion
Fireplace with Television & Audio
this outdoor table and chairs is shaded by the umbrella
Dining Area
the stone rectangular pavers and wooden pergola offer a rustic look to this backyard landscaping design
Typical Range: $115,000 - $155,000

3 Room Patio

Fireplace

Outdoor Kitchen

Grill, Doors & Appliances

Gas Line & Electrical (Kitchen)

Pergola w/ Electrical Package

Outdoor TV & Audio

Sitting Walls

Landscaping

Irrigation

Low Voltage Lighting

Grading & Drainage

Sod Finish

A stainless steel grill is installed into the outdoor kitchen countertop
Outdoor Kitchen
This outdoor large fireplace and lounge seating is decorated with mums and pumpkins for the fall
Outdoor Fireplace
this pergola with a fan installed offers shade to the outdoor kitchen and bar seating
Pergola with Electrical and TV Packages

Cascading Curves - A Case Study

Cascading Curves - A Case Study

This homeowner approached Outdoor Dreams while relocating from Hawaii into their newly built custom home. With a fresh start in Virginia, they envisioned a poolscape that would feel both welcoming and grounded—a space that blended seamlessly with the architecture of their home while also reflecting the rustic, natural warmth of the Midwest.

Case Study

Sculpting Fire - Custom Curved Fire Features

Sculpting Fire - Custom Curved Fire Features

When it comes to building a luxury poolscape, a swimming pool is just the beginning. The real magic happens in the details—the elements that transform a backyard into an unforgettable retreat. For the Cascading Curves Project, that magic came in the form of two fully customized, curve-driven fire features that now anchor the space with drama, warmth, and unmistakable personality.

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