Transforming Your Tulsa Backyard: A Guide to Premier Outdoor Living From Everything Outdoors of Tulsa

Your backyard is more than just a patch of grass; it’s an extension of your home, a place for connection, relaxation, and making memories. Imagine gathering with family around a crackling fireplace on a cool Oklahoma evening, hosting a neighborhood barbecue in a fully equipped outdoor kitchen, or enjoying a quiet morning coffee under a custom-built pergola. At Everything Outdoors of Tulsa, we turn these visions into stunning, functional realities.

We are Oklahoma’s premier outdoor living design and installation company, specializing in creating custom spaces that are built to last. Our team combines expert craftsmanship and deep knowledge of Green Country’s unique climate with a seamless process that handles everything from engineering and permits to the final finishing touches. We build durable, beautiful outdoor environments designed for your lifestyle.

This guide will walk you through the possibilities for transforming your property.

What We’ll Cover:

• Our Signature Services: Crafting Your Dream Space
• • Outdoor Fireplaces: A Grand Statement Piece
  • Outdoor Kitchens: The Heart of Your Backyard
  • Fire Pits: Cozy Gatherings and Intimate Ambiance
  • Sitting Walls: Functional Beauty and Definition
  • Pavilions & Pergolas: Elegant Shelter and Style
  • Patio Covers: Practical Protection, Year-Round
  • Outdoor Lighting: Ambiance, Safety, and Magic
• The Everything Outdoors Process: From Vision to Reality
• Built to Last: Our Commitment to Quality Materials & Warranties
• Budgeting for Your Outdoor Oasis
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Start Your Transformation Today

Our Signature Services: Crafting Your Dream Space

We offer a comprehensive suite of services to create a cohesive and breathtaking outdoor living area. Whether you’re in Tulsa, Broken Arrow, or Bixby, we design each element to complement your home’s architecture and your personal style.

Outdoor Fireplaces: A Grand Statement Piece

An outdoor fireplace serves as a dramatic focal point, creating a luxurious and inviting atmosphere for any backyard. It anchors your outdoor living room, providing warmth, light, and a natural gathering spot.

• Use Cases: Perfect for anchoring a primary seating area, defining an outdoor living room, and extending the usability of your patio into cooler months.
• Design & Materials: We design fireplaces that range from rustic to modern. Popular material choices include natural stone for a classic look, brick for traditional charm, and sleek concrete or steel accents for contemporary styles. We can incorporate features like built-in wood storage boxes and hearths for extra seating.
• Safety & Codes: Proper ventilation and flue construction are critical. Our team are experts in local building codes, ensuring your fireplace is not only beautiful but also safe, with correct clearances from combustible materials and proper smoke management.
• Maintenance: An annual chimney inspection and cleaning are recommended to ensure safety and longevity.

Outdoor Kitchens: The Heart of Your Backyard

Elevate your hosting game with a custom outdoor kitchen in Tulsa. Far beyond a simple grill on a patio, these spaces are fully functional culinary hubs designed for entertaining.

• Use Cases: Ideal for everything from simple family grilling to elaborate alfresco dinner parties. An outdoor kitchen keeps cooking messes and heat outside while allowing the host to remain part of the social gathering.
• Design & Materials: We design layouts that maximize efficiency and flow. Cabinetry can be crafted from durable materials like marine-grade polymer or powder-coated steel. Countertops are typically made of granite, concrete, or quartzite for their resilience to Oklahoma weather. We can integrate high-end grills, smokers, sinks, refrigerators, and even pizza ovens.
• Code Considerations: Proper placement of gas and electrical lines is paramount. We handle all necessary permits and inspections to ensure your kitchen meets all safety standards for ventilation and utility connections.
• Maintenance: Cover appliances when not in use. Clean stainless steel surfaces regularly and seal porous countertops like granite annually to prevent staining.

Fire Pits: Cozy Gatherings and Intimate Ambiance

For a more casual and communal source of warmth, a custom fire pit is an excellent choice. It encourages conversation and creates a cozy, campfire-like feel right in your backyard.

• Use Cases: Perfect for roasting marshmallows with the kids, enjoying a glass of wine with friends, or simply relaxing under the stars. Their circular or square design naturally draws people together.
• Design & Materials: We build both wood-burning and gas-powered fire pits. Material options are vast, including stacked stone, pavers, brick, and pre-cast concrete blocks that match your patio. You can choose from various fire media for gas pits, such as lava rock or colored fire glass.
• Safety: We ensure your fire pit is installed a safe distance from your home and any overhanging structures. Proper drainage is also key to prevent water from pooling.
• Maintenance: For wood pits, remove ash regularly. For gas pits, keep the burner clean and covered.

Sitting Walls: Functional Beauty and Definition

Sitting walls are one of the most versatile elements in landscape design. They provide permanent, integrated seating while also defining spaces, retaining soil, and adding vertical interest to your yard.

• Use Cases: Use them to frame a patio, encircle a fire pit, or create terraced levels on a sloped yard. They eliminate the need for cumbersome outdoor furniture and add a polished, finished look.
• Design & Materials: We construct walls using high-quality materials like natural flagstone, durable concrete pavers, and classic brick. We can build straight or curved walls and even incorporate features like columns and built-in lighting for added elegance.
• Durability: Our walls are built on a proper foundation to prevent shifting and settling, ensuring they remain a stable and beautiful feature for decades.
• Maintenance: Generally maintenance-free. An occasional power washing can keep them looking fresh.

Pavilions & Pergolas: Elegant Shelter and Style

Adding a vertical structure like a pavilion or pergola completely changes the dynamic of an outdoor space, providing shelter, shade, and architectural beauty.

• Pavilions: These are fully-roofed structures, offering complete protection from sun and rain. A pavilion can house an outdoor kitchen and dining area, creating a true all-weather outdoor room. We build pavilions primarily from beautiful, durable cedar or with low-maintenance steel frames.
• Pergolas: Defined by their open, cross-beam roof, pergolas create partial shade while maintaining an airy feel. They are perfect for defining a walkway, covering a seating area, or supporting climbing plants. Our pergolas in Tulsa are often crafted from Western Red Cedar for its natural beauty and rot resistance, but we also offer aluminum and composite options.
• Design Options: We can customize the size, roof style, and column design to match your home’s aesthetic. Add-ons like ceiling fans, lighting, and retractable canopies can enhance functionality.

Patio Covers: Practical Protection, Year-Round

A patio cover is a permanent extension of your home’s roofline, creating a seamless transition from indoors to out. It offers excellent protection from the elements, making your patio usable in nearly any weather.

• Use Cases: Ideal for homeowners in Jenks, Owasso, and surrounding areas who want to maximize the use of their patio for dining, lounging, or watching TV outdoors without worrying about rain or harsh sun.
• Design & Materials: We design patio covers to look like an original part of your home, matching siding, roofing materials, and paint colors. The interior can be finished with beautiful tongue-and-groove cedar, beadboard, and integrated recessed lighting.
• Considerations: Proper engineering is crucial to ensure the structure is sound and correctly attached to your home. We handle all structural plans and city permits.

Outdoor Lighting: Ambiance, Safety, and Magic

Professional outdoor lighting is the final touch that brings your entire space to life after the sun goes down. It’s about more than just visibility; it’s about creating mood and highlighting the beauty of your investment.

• Use Cases:
• • Task Lighting: Illuminates key areas like outdoor kitchens and grilling stations.
  • Safety Lighting: Lights up pathways, steps, and pool surrounds.
  • Accent Lighting: Uplighting trees or architectural features on your home.
  • Ambiance Lighting: Soft lighting integrated into sitting walls or under capstones.
• Design: We use high-quality, low-voltage LED fixtures to create a layered lighting scheme that adds depth, drama, and a warm, inviting glow to your property.
• Maintenance: LED systems are incredibly long-lasting and energy-efficient, requiring minimal maintenance.

The Everything Outdoors Process: From Vision to Reality

We believe the journey to your dream backyard should be as smooth and stress-free as the final result.

1. Free On-Site Consultation: We meet you at your home to listen to your ideas, understand how you want to use the space, and assess the property.
2. Custom 3D Design: We translate our conversation into a detailed 3D rendering, allowing you to visualize the project and make adjustments before we break ground.
3. Transparent Proposal: You receive a clear, itemized proposal with no hidden fees. We’ll discuss materials, timelines, and the overall budget.
4. Permits & Engineering: We manage all the behind-the-scenes work, including submitting architectural plans and securing all necessary city and county permits.
5. Professional Installation: Our experienced in-house crews bring the design to life with meticulous attention to detail and craftsmanship. A project manager keeps you informed every step of the way.
6. Final Walkthrough: We walk the finished project with you to ensure every detail meets your complete satisfaction.

Built to Last: Our Commitment to Quality Materials & Warranties

An outdoor living space is a significant investment. We build ours to withstand Oklahoma’s demanding weather—from intense summer heat to freezing winter nights. We use only the highest quality materials and stand behind our work with robust warranties, giving you peace of mind that your beautiful backyard is built for a lifetime of enjoyment.

Budgeting for Your Outdoor Oasis

The cost of an outdoor living project can vary widely based on size, complexity, and material selections. During your consultation, we can provide guidance on how to phase a project over time or suggest material alternatives to align with your budget. We also offer flexible financing options to help make your dream project more accessible.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How long does a typical project take?
Timelines depend on the scope. A simple fire pit might take a week, while a multi-faceted project with a pavilion and outdoor kitchen can take 4-8 weeks or more, factoring in design, permitting, and construction.

2. Do you handle all the permits?
Yes. We are experts in the permitting processes for Tulsa and all surrounding municipalities. We manage the entire process from plan submission to final inspection.

3. What is the best material for an outdoor kitchen in Oklahoma?
We recommend durable materials that can handle extreme temperature swings. For countertops, granite is an excellent choice. For the structure, we use steel frames and materials like stone or brick that won’t degrade in the sun and rain.

4. Can you work with an existing patio?
Absolutely. We often design projects that incorporate and enhance existing concrete patios, whether by adding a covering, a kitchen, or a surrounding sitting wall.

5. How do I care for my new cedar pergola?
We recommend sealing or staining your cedar structure every 2-4 years to protect it from UV rays and moisture, preserving its rich color and structural integrity.

Start Your Transformation Today

Your backyard holds incredible potential. Let the expert team at Everything Outdoors of Tulsa help you unlock it. We are dedicated to delivering superior quality, exceptional design, and an unmatched customer experience from start to finish.

Ready to create the outdoor living space you’ve always wanted? Contact us today to schedule your free, no-obligation on-site consultation!