A hot tub is a great addition to your backyard. It offers a wonderful place to relax and unwind after a long day, as well as opportunities to spend time with friends. While you don’t actually need anything special to accommodate your hot tub other than a flat place to rest, many people choose to create landscaping or hardscaping around their hot tub to incorporate it into their overall house and backyard design.
The design specialists at Triad Associates can help you create the perfect hardscaping around your hot tub and for your entire backyard. Here are five of our top tips for creating hot tub hardscapes:
Keep Safety in Mind
When you start picking out the stones for your hardscaping, think beyond what looks good. Also think about safety issues. Some stones will get very slick when they are wet, which will increase the risk of a nasty slip and fall. Work with your designer to choose stones that have the look you want but that also have enough texture to provide more firm footing.
Consider Additional Functionality
You may want to do more than sit in the hot tub for hours on end. Maybe you get too hot, and you want to take a rest relaxing in the same area. Build in additional functionality with benches or other seating. You may also want a small dining area.
Create a Privacy Screen
Create some privacy around your hot tub by creating some screens. You can build a stone wall around your hot tub, or you can build some stone planters for tall bushes or other plants that can create a green screen. Talk with your hardscape designer about what options will work best for your space while still achieving the look you want.
Add Accessories
A few well-placed accessory features can elevate the space around your hot tub and your entire hardscape. For example, you may want to add a fire pit or a water feature, such as a fountain or series of small jets. These kinds of features can also be practical, such as a fire pit that adds warmth on cold nights.
Take a Larger View
You have the chance to create several elements for your hardscape and to use several types of stone. Keep the overall design in mind, and choose stones and other materials that will work together to create the finished look. All materials should complement one another. Your hardscape designer can help you make selections that will create a gorgeous final product by using sketches, design software, and samples to help you visualize the results.
Creating a hardscape area for your hot tub can enhance the space and give you much more than a place to take a quick dip. WIth the right hardscaping, you can create a beautiful space that will elevate your home and where you will love spending time. Contact Triad Associates today to schedule a consultation with a hardscape expert and start designing your perfect space.
