Cape Cod Hardscaping: Make a Major Impact with Mini Projects

You can feel it in the air—spring and summer are coming to Cape Cod. With the best part of the year just around the corner, now’s the time to consider giving your Cape Cod home a major boost without undergoing a major renovation. At Whitten, we specialize in mini outdoor projects that deliver huge results. Here are a few ways we can transform your home just in time for the changing of the seasons.

Adding a gas-operated fire pit near your home’s pool, as we did above, creates a gathering spot that’s far more inviting than a row of still-wet plastic lounge chairs. And an instant, adjustable heat source extends the time you can spend out by the pool on those chillier summer evenings.

These clients opted for a small terrace with a fire pit just outside the back door. Because it’s in such close proximity to the kitchen, outdoor entertaining is a breeze. This is a wonderful informal alternative to a larger dedicated structure.

Looking to spruce up your yard before visitors start arriving? If your land includes a slope that’s great for sledding, but not so great for guests walking the property, we can create a hardscaping transition piece. The steps we built at the above home are not only functional and beautiful, the also lend a sense of organization to the outdoor space by visually defining the two “levels.”

Make a statement right off the bat by adding a focal point at the end of your driveway. Summer guests and year-round occupants alike will appreciate a welcoming piece, such as the regal stone structure we installed at this home. Pepper the surrounding area with flowers, and you’ve got a gorgeous introduction to your property before you’re even off the road.

Similarly, a walkway can be a stately addition to the front of your home, especially when choosing a clean, light stone color and lining the walkway with greenery, as we did above. The travertine walkway makes this gorgeous home look even more inviting, doesn’t it?

Think you don’t have the space for an outdoor addition? Think again. We can incorporate a petite patio, as we did here, creating plenty of room for an outdoor entertaining and dining area. These homeowners wanted dedicated space for cooking removed from the adjacent large deck. An outdoor grill, ample storage and counter space, and a sleek lantern to keep the party going past dark: mission accomplished.

We can also make room for a breezy terrace adjacent to your home. Add an eye-catching pergola like the one above, and you’re more than ready for anything, from a bustling Fourth of July party to an intimate evening gathering.

Contact us today to get started on your own mini projects. Whitten Landscaping is ready to get your Cape Cod home prepped for everyone’s favorite season!