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Your outdoor living space with stunning backyard bar designs! At York Companies, we create custom backyard bars that transform your space into a functional and stylish retreat. Whether for summer parties or quiet evenings, a backyard bar is the perfect addition to your outdoor oasis. Explore some of the best designs below to find inspiration …
Summer is finally here! With the days getting longer and hotter, we’re all looking forward to spending as much time as possible outside. It’s finally time to uncover your outdoor furniture and prepare your pool for swimming ☀️ If you’re struggling to find a way to refresh your outdoor living space for summer, here are …
Now that it’s finally starting to feel like spring in KC, we’re all itching to spend more time outside. A pool party is the best way to do it! Whether it’s a kid’s fun fest or a relaxing day of cocktails with friends, there’s a few things you should do to prepare. Here are the …
Now that we’re all counting the days until summer, it’s time to try some fun new summer fire pit recipes! The benefits of a custom fire pit are undeniable, from entertainment to increasing your home’s value. Who doesn’t love sharing a late night s’more with loved ones?! However, if you’re looking to switch things up, …
Staying in this Valentine’s Day? This doesn’t mean you can’t have a special evening or enjoy delicious food, you can and avoid restaurant waits and talking over a crowd! Spending quality time together in your newly renovated kitchen definitely won’t disappoint. P.S. If you’re looking to go all out for your partner, you could even …
A new year means new trends! A kitchen is the heart of a home — it’s where you spend time cooking, eating, and relaxing with loved ones most, so loving the space will elevate your day-to-day. Our kitchen remodeling team has dug through Pinterest to find some jaw-dropping new kitchen aesthetics. Here are some trending …
Outdoor kitchens allow you to bring the luxurious feeling of outdoor cooking and dining right to your backyard! Outdoor living spaces & kitchens are continuing to grow in popularity. Of course having a beautiful deck to relax on or a pool to cool off in is lovely, but an outdoor kitchen is the icing on …
A home bar is a stunning, useful addition—whether it be in the kitchen, basement, or even outside! Not only is it the perfect little getaway to have a drink at the end of the day, it’s also great for entertaining ???? Here are 5 beautiful home bar ideas for any home’s aesthetic and budget from …
Looking for a cure to the winter blues? There are so many benefits of having a sunroom in Kansas City, even including addressing seasonal affective disorder (SAD) through sun exposure ☀️ The room is also extremely versatile, so you can use it as a guest, plant, or even exercise room! No matter what you’re …
Of course pools in Kansas City are great for summer, but you can enjoy a hot tub year-round! Whether you just want a way to relax your muscles after a long day or to host parties, you can’t go wrong with a hot tub. Here are the top reasons we think you’ll love a hot …
The benefits of a custom fire pit are endless! We all love to sit around the fire with loved ones, share stories, and cook snacks, but it doesn’t just end at s’mores. Here are 4 unique holiday fire pit recipes you should try this season ???? Pineapple BBQ baked chicken Switch up the main course …
Thanksgiving is just around the corner! Whether you want to play it safe and social distance or just want an excuse to use your outdoor living space, throwing an outdoor Thanksgiving party is a fun and easy way to switch up the holidays. Here’s our rundown on how to stay cozy and throw the ultimate …
A finished basement is not only something on many buyers’ lists, but it also adds so much to your home! This extra space can be used as a movie, exercise, study, or even guest room. If you have kids, having them play in a basement full of toys is a great way to avoid burning …
While Thanksgiving is known for the turkey, it’s really all about the sides. We all love the go-to mashed potatoes and green beans, but it can be fun to switch it up a little! Plus, if you have an outdoor kitchen, it’s your last chance to make full use of it til spring. Here are …
Want to put your backyard to use even when it’s chilly? Outdoor fireplaces are the perfect solution to extending your outdoor time in Kansas City, plus you can make some of your favorite foods around them! Ready to make your backyard the hotspot (literally) for social gatherings? Here are the top 5 benefits of …
Everyone loves gathering around the fire pit on a cool fall night in KC and snacking on s’mores or hot dogs ???? That being said, those go-to snacks can get old. Bring your fire pit snack game to the next level with these delicious fall fire pit recipes! Grilled shortcake skewers Satisfy your sweet tooth …
There are many benefits of having a sunroom in Kansas City, including increasing your home’s value, having space versatility, and sun exposure aiding your mental and physical health ☀️ As the weather begins to push us inside, now is the ideal time to design a sunroom so you can experience looking at the outdoors minus …
Indoor pools allow you to keep a sense of summer alive no matter the season! While outdoor pools are great for summer in Kansas City, you can’t use them for a decent amount of the year. Everyone loves the summer version of themselves, being able to destress and sip on trendy cocktails in the pool …
As it finally starts feeling like it’s fall in KC, we’re all missing lounging around in the pool. However, hot tubs are a perfect way to continue hanging out outside and bring a whole new level of relaxation to the table! There are sooo many benefits of a hot tub in Kansas City, but here’s …
Halloween is creeping up on us this year! Hosting a backyard Halloween party is a great way to soak up fall in KC. No matter what theme you’re going for, there are a few essentials you need to have to prepare your outdoor living space or deck. Here’s the York Companies team’s pro tips & …