As commercial landscape contractors in Ohio, we understand that sometimes you require services beyond the scope of your ongoing landscape maintenance contract. A landscape design and enhancement project, such as a newly installed or freshly renovated patio, may be just what you need to spruce up your commercial property and keep your residents or tenants satisfied with their outdoor space.
Here are a handful of patio project ideas to inspire you to make your commercial property a more attractive place to live, work, or play.
Patios & Outdoor Seating Areas
Patios are an excellent way to use the open space on your property. They are great for common areas on multi-family properties, outdoor dining at restaurants and shopping centers, and sitting areas for commercial, medical, or industrial facilities. There are many attractive patio materials on the market today, including brick, natural stone, and other hardscape options. You’re sure to find one to suit your property’s architecture and aesthetic.
Patio designs have evolved over the years to go far beyond just a rectangular pad of pavers. Ensure a functional, unique installation with these commercial patio design ideas.
Seated Walls
Instead of building a simple flat patio, you can add depth and practicality by incorporating low walls, defining the space and expanding the seating options.
Built-In Fire Pits
Fire pits are a fantastic way to add warmth and coziness to your patio and encourage guests to gather and relax. Your commercial property’s fire pit can be custom-built to your specifications, including size, material, and fuel preference (propane vs. wood-burning).
Landscape Plantings
Nothing elevates a patio like surrounding it with colorful plants and flowers. Schill’s professional landscape designers know the exact types of shrubs that will accent a patio’s color and style, which annuals and perennials will do well in your area, and the ideal trees to fit your space and provide shade.
Outdoor Lighting
Extend the hours your residents and tenants can enjoy your patio with low-voltage landscape lighting. Outdoor lighting also sets the mood and provides an element of safety for those enjoying your outdoor space.
Water Features
When it comes to creating a relaxing outdoor environment, it’s hard to beat the serene sounds of a trickling water feature. With a variety of options such as fountains, waterfalls, and ponds, there is a water feature for just about any patio size or budget.
Landscape Structures
Outdoor carpentry structures, like arbors, trellises, and pergolas, provide a vertical design element to enhance your patio’s beauty. They also can be a practical place to hang lighting or grow climbing greenery.
Planning Your Commercial Patio
When it comes to planning a commercial landscape design and enhancement project, earlier is always better. Your landscape contractor’s design and installation department may have a significant backlog, so it’s best to get on their schedule as soon as possible to ensure your residents or tenants can enjoy their new patio before long.
Fall and winter are a great time to design and plan for commercial landscape installation projects like patios. Speak with your account manager to get the ball rolling, then meet with a landscape designer to outline your wants, needs, and budget.
Schill’s designers are well-versed in creating the best project possible to meet your needs within a budget. More time allows for an accurate project estimate and offers the ability to determine if building in phases is appropriate. Good design takes time, and revisions are often part of the process. After the design phase but before the construction phase, rest assured that our team will handle any permitting or municipal design approvals needed to get the job done.
Ready to learn more about working with Schill on your commercial patio or landscape design and enhancement project? Whether you’re an existing maintenance client of ours or we haven’t worked together yet, don’t hesitate to request a proposal today.
