Revamping the Deck Space
If you’ve never heard of it, porch sitting is an old American tradition. It offered a relaxed opportunity to be directly, or indirectly, social with those that passed by, or with neighbors and friends. At Creative Environments, we want to bring back this historical tradition but with a modern flair. Instead of unwinding in the […]
4 Great Ideas for Better Outdoor Living
When the weather warms, spring in Arizona is a beautiful time of year. The desert flowers start blooming, the sky is crystal clear, and it’s during this wonderful period where we love to get outside the most. A great way to capitalize on our mild climate is by setting up an outdoor environment akin to […]
Exterior Property Tips
The outside of your house is what greets you when you come home. It’s what your neighbors look at every day. It’s what is responsible for first impressions when you entertain friends and family. And it’s what contributes to the general feeling of your neighborhood. In other words, your exterior property matters greatly! Landscaping is a […]
Why We Love Texture
Texture lends interest. At Creative Environments, we employ a wide variety of materials and texture to cohesively make your property shine. In landscape design, we win local and national awards from industry peers. When it comes to creating a breathtaking home, pool, or landscaping area, several of our go-to textures include: Plant Life One of […]
The Versatility of Concrete
When you think of concrete, you probably go straight to the boring, gray material of city sidewalks. However, this material is actually quite versatile. Its strength and durability make it an excellent resource to resist deterioration and damage. At Creative Environments, we love to include this material in our landscape design projects. Here are a […]
Battle of the Shades: Lattice, Solid or Cantilevered
With the summer season in full effect, it seems like the only thing we can manage to think about these days is staying cool. Doing that effectively under our Sonoran Desert sun can be difficult. To help, our thoughts naturally turn toward outdoor shade structures. Lattice Latticed shade structures, or pergolas as they are commonly […]