When dressing to impress, accessories can make an outfit; and it’s no different when it comes to your landscaping!
From paths from your front yard to your patio to entire patio/outdoor kitchens and grilling pagodas; stamped concrete is the way to go!
Here are four examples of why decorative concrete added to your home’s exterior can make it much more beautiful!
Increased Curb Appeal
The curb appeal effects of decorative concrete in an outdoor setting speaks of class and refinement the way few other things can, and there is something about the permanence of stone that lends mental security like nothing else.
Ornate pathways, burbling stone fountains, concrete-floored patios, and outdoor kitchen areas increase the beauty of a home and make other accessories stand out even more.
These features can also significantly increase the value of your property in addition to the contribution of enjoyment of your home.
Weather Resistance Like Nothing Else
As you may well already know: Houston weather can be tough on a home!
Custom concrete areas are secure and long lasting, providing you with a peace of mind when it comes to knowing that your investment in the beauty of your home is a sound one.
A semi-annual pressure washing to remove algae and other debris can make decorative concrete look brand new in a single day!

Grow as You Go
One of the best things about adding decorative concrete to the exterior of your home is that you don’t have to do it all at once!
For example, let’s say that you have decided to build an outdoor kitchen or grilling area, you can always create additional space as needed.
Cost Effective and Long-Term Value
Given the extensive variety of patterns and styles of decorative concrete there is today and the ease of access to them, adding a design you will love to your Houston home is more cost-effective than you might think! And decorative concrete is more affordable than custom stonework.
The most important thing to consider when choosing to add some concrete work is that you want a highly reputable source for its construction and or installation.
About Affordable Shade Patio Covers
Affordable Shade Patio Covers builds custom patio covers and pergolas. For our clients, we often build our structures with decorative concrete foundations to enhance the design. Please give us a call at 713-574-4969 for a free design consultation.