Outdoor living in Mount Pleasant keeps maturing. Homeowners aren't just adding a patio — they're building real second living rooms outside. Here's what we're seeing show up in conversations and on plans this year.
Fully integrated outdoor kitchens
Built-in grills, refrigeration, prep counters, and bar seating — designed as one piece, not stitched together from carts and a folding table. The trend is fewer, bigger features done well.
Year-round covered structures
Hip roof covers and A-Frames are growing because they make outdoor space usable through more of the year. Add ceiling fans, heaters, and a fireplace and you've got a porch you live on, not a patio you visit.
Mixed-material aesthetics
Cedar timber paired with stone, black metal accents, and warm textiles. The era of all-grey, all-composite is winding down — natural materials are back, used intentionally.
Lighting as a feature
Designed lighting plans — not just string lights — are showing up in nearly every build. Downlights inside pergolas, lit risers on stairs, accent uplights on landscaping. It changes how a backyard feels at night.
Quality over square footage
Homeowners are happy to spend on a smaller space that's built well and feels right. That's our favorite trend — it's how we've always built.