3 Tips for Selecting Furniture for Your New Patio

Posted August 11, 2022 in 3D Design, Blog, Design/Build, Furniture, General, Patio and Walkway, Videos

With so many outdoor furniture options, you might find it difficult to visualize how your new outdoor furniture will look and fit best on your new patio in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. Nothing is worse than a table that hangs over your new patio onto your grass, and you don’t want the hassle of heavy lounge chairs that need to be constantly moved around. This is why it is important to plan your outdoor furniture before you hire a patio contractor to build a new patio in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.

Here are 3 tips for selecting furniture for your new patio:

  • Visualize exactly how your new patio will look

Hiring a patio contractor to build a new patio in Northampton County won’t guarantee you will get the patio that matches your vision. Without the right partner, you could end up with a new patio that is too small to fit your furniture, a layout that doesn’t meet your outdoor living goals, or a new patio that requires too much maintenance.

We know that the right visualization is crucial in designing and building the custom outdoor living space you always dreamed of. This is why we help you develop a custom 3D design video that eliminates any surprises or guesses by showing you exactly how your new space will look. With vivid life-like imagery, you will see how your new custom outdoor living space will connect with your home, feel how you will utilize its layout, select where you will want your furniture, determine how you will want everything to connect, and more!

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  • Select your furniture first and see how it will all fit

Patio contractors in Northampton County, Pennsylvania often neglect to help their clients properly plan the right layout for their new patio. This is because many patio contractors in Northampton County, Pennsylvania neglect the tools, resources, and experience that it takes to design and build a custom outdoor living space. This could leave you with a new patio that isn’t comfortable & functional, therefore it won’t bring any value to your life or your home.

We know that furniture is the most important part of an outdoor living space, and we believe your new outdoor living space should be functional, comfortable, and convenient. This is why we help you select your furniture FIRST! This proven Furniture First process ensures you are never wasting money or square footage when it comes to building your new outdoor living space. Our Furniture First philosophy helps you effectively and efficiently size each part of your new custom outdoor living space so that your selected furniture fits perfectly!

  • Understand how much your investment should cost

When it comes to building a new patio in Northampton County, Pennsylvania there is a wide range of investment levels to choose from. But, if you have no clue how much a new patio should cost, determining your budget for the rest of your outdoor living space can be a real challenge.

We never want it to be a guessing game when it comes to investing in your home. This is why we eliminate any stress and rushed decisions by providing you with an initial budget study that provides a rough range of costs, laid out à la carte. This important tool will help you make key decisions about your investments while helping you understand the value your new outdoor living space will add to your home and lifestyle.

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Designing and building a new outdoor living space should be an exciting experience, but we get that you don’t want to work with a contractor that will waste your money and you don’t want to get stuck wasting your valuable time managing multiple crews, contracts, permit applications, and other important details.  You are not alone!

At MasterPLAN, we have partnered with hundreds of homeowners – just like you – to eliminate the stress and hassle when transforming your backyard into an outdoor living space in the Lehigh Valley.  We make your unique journey stress-free by using our award-winning design/build process to handle all communication with your HOA and township, develop your plans, obtain your building permits, manage any and all engineering, schedule your inspections and so much more!

Here’s how to do it:

Call: Schedule your meeting!

Collaborate: Create your perfect plan!

Construction: With an approved design, construction starts!

Celebrate: Raise a toast to your transformed home and the new life that comes from it!

CALL TODAY TO SCHEDULE YOUR DESIGN MEETING!

(610) 628-2480

In the meantime, download your exclusive copy of the Top 5 Design Secrets your Contractor Doesn’t Know. So you can stop fearing that you will make the wrong decisions about your new outdoor living space and instead be confident when selecting the right firm to help transform your backyard into the outdoor living space you always dreamed of!

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