Why Fall Is the Perfect Time to Start Your Outdoor Living Project
Summer is winding down. And as the patio furniture gets packed away, you might think you’ve missed your chance to finally upgrade your outdoor space.
Not so fast.
Late summer and early fall are actually great times to get started. Planning now gives you plenty of time to think through the details, customize your space, and keep your project moving even through the winter. By the time the warm weather returns, you’ll be well on your way to enjoying a brand new outdoor space.
Give Yourself Time to Get the Details Right
An outdoor kitchen or living space isn’t one-size-fits-all. Grill or smoker? How much counter space? Are you cooking for your family or entertaining a crowd? What about storage? Starting your project in the fall gives you the time to think through how you’ll actually use your space and make choices you’ll be happy with for years to come. Check out our portfolio if you need some inspiration!
Here are a few common questions homeowners ask about when to start an outdoor living project:
- When is the best time to start planning an outdoor kitchen? Late summer or early fall is an ideal time to begin. Starting early gives you more time to consider your layout, appliances, materials and other custom features before the next outdoor season arrives.
- How long does it take to plan a custom outdoor kitchen or living space? Every project is different and the timeline depends on the size and complexity of your space, the materials you choose, and the custom features you want to include. Giving yourself several months means you don’t have to make so many big decisions all at once.
- Can you build an outdoor kitchen during the winter? Yes. While winter weather can affect some types of outdoor construction, Adaptive Outdoor Concepts completes nearly 90% of each project in our specialized indoor shop. That means work can continue even when New England temperatures drop.
Cold Weather Doesn’t Stop the Work
At Adaptive Outdoor Concepts, winter doesn’t automatically mean months of waiting. Our unique building process allows us to keep creating outdoor spaces even when the weather outside isn’t cooperating.
What makes our process different?
- Nearly 90% of your project is built indoors. We fabricate much of your outdoor kitchen, grill island, or other custom feature in our shop before installation.
- Weather has less impact on your timeline. Because so much of the work happens indoors, snow and cold temperatures don’t bring your project to a halt.
- Installation is faster. Completing so much of the work ahead of time means fewer days of construction in your backyard when installation day arrives.
Beat the Rush: Starting Planning Your Outdoor Space Today
While everyone else is packing away the patio furniture and putting their backyard plans on hold until spring, you can be getting a head start.
Then, when warm weather returns and your neighbors are just starting to think about outdoor projects, yours could be well underway or ready to enjoy.
If an outdoor kitchen, grill island, fireplace, or custom stone feature is on next year’s wish list, don’t wait until next year to start. Contact Adaptive Outdoor Concepts to start planning your outdoor living project.
