Outdoor living

Outdoor living spaces, planned as one backyard.

A pool, a covered kitchen, a fire pit and a place for everyone to sit, all built to work together. Scott Rutherford designs the whole yard, and the same team builds it, so it feels like one place.

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Pool with blue umbrellas, lounge chairs, palm trees and an outdoor living area
Finished RutherfordMade pool and outdoor living area
Pick the pieces

Choose the parts you will use every week.

Most families do not need everything. Start with how you want to spend time outside, then pick the pieces that fit.

A pool and spa

The center of the yard. See custom pools and spas.

An outdoor kitchen

A grill, counters and a place to sit, close to the pool. See outdoor kitchens.

A fire pit or fireplace

A warm spot for cool nights. See fire features.

Patios and planting

Stone, pavers, walls and beds that tie it together. See landscape and hardscape.

Lighting

So the yard works after dark. See pool and landscape lighting.

Easy controls

Lights, TV, audio and the pool on one control. See smart technology.

Real work

Backyards built to live in.

Every photo here is a finished RutherfordMade project. Each one puts the pool, the seating and the rest of the yard on one plan.

Elevated view of a pool and raised spa with a lounge patio and a fire-pit seating area
Pool, raised spa, lounge patio and fire-pit seating
Covered outdoor kitchen in Acworth with a TV, lighting and controls
Covered kitchen with a TV, lighting and controls in Acworth, Georgia
Drone view of a finished pool with a basketball hoop and pool floats, built for family play
A pool built for family play, from above

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How it works

How one plan for the whole yard works.

1

Walk the yard

Scott walks the space with you and asks how your family likes to spend time outside.

2

One design for everything

The pool, kitchen, fire, patio and lights go on one plan, so they fit together. More on pool design.

3

One team builds it

The same specialized crews build each part. You do not have to build it all at once. Scott will tell you plainly what fits now and what can wait.

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FAQ

What homeowners ask about outdoor living.

What is an outdoor living space?
It is a backyard built to live in. Most have a place to swim, cook, sit by a fire and relax, all planned to work together.
Can you build it all under one plan?
Yes. Many projects include the pool, spa, patio, fire feature, landscape, hardscape and outdoor kitchen under one contract. That keeps the design clean.
Do I have to build everything at once?
No. Scott can plan the whole yard and tell you plainly what fits now and what can wait for a later stage.
Can I start without a pool?
Yes. Some homeowners start with a patio, a fire feature or an outdoor kitchen. See the Fireside Patio Plan.
Where do you build?
North Metro Atlanta only, including Woodstock, Kennesaw, Marietta, Canton, Dallas, Sandy Plains, Allatoona, and nearby homes.
Free yard visit · No obligation

Let's plan the whole yard.

Scott walks the yard, listens to how you want to use it, and shows you what can work. No pressure.

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Or call Scott directly: (706) 701-2788