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When you invest in a custom outdoor living space, it should be approached with the same consideration as building a custom home. You want a space that provides comfort, relaxation, and entertainment. The repercussions of a poor design are lasting. They’re felt every time you use the space and can be challenging and expensive to modify once the space is built. To break down some of the most important dos and don’ts of designing an outdoor living space, I sat down with Ventures lead designers, Brandon Bertrang and Jake Steward, to pick their brains on what makes the perfect outdoor living space.

There are few things more satisfying than transforming a typical basement into an underground oasis. Below Buchanan is the latest build in our interior portfolio and we are head over heels for this basement’s bright and airy ambiance, elegant finishes, and space-saving design.

Seasonal maintenance is integral to the longevity of any outdoor living space. While outdoor fire features are designed to be weather resistant and stay outside year-round, they still need a helping hand. Michigan winters can be harsh and unpredictable. In any given year we can expect volatile drops in temperature, freezing rain, ice accumulation, and heavy snowfall. Even the top-of-the-line fire features would have trouble weathering that storm.

Properly opening your pool and regularly servicing it is key to the longevity of your gunite pool. Living in Michigan, with four distinct seasons and harsh winter weather, properly maintaining your gunite pool is particularly important. This guide will provide you with a checklist for opening your pool as well as a list of recommended pool service providers across southeast Michigan.

Here at Ventures we are reflecting on last year’s designs and choosing our five favorites. I sat down with our landscape designer, Jake, three design consultants, Amity, Brandon, and Justin, and project manager Loch to discuss the designs they’re most proud of from 2022 and most excited to build in 2023.

Building a custom outdoor living space is a big investment. Living in Michigan, with four distinct seasons, some might think an outdoor entertainment space is only for the summer months but that couldn’t be further from the truth. A custom outdoor living space should incorporate elements that can be enjoyed in every season.

Ventures is thrilled to announce our new in-house 3D rendering services. With industry-leading software, we are now able to offer all our clients the opportunity to see their designs brought to life with hyper-realistic 3D renderings.

Having a small backyard doesn’t mean you can’t build your dream outdoor living space. With over a decade of experience building custom outdoor living spaces of all shapes and sizes, we are experts at designing incredible entertainment spaces under strict size constraints.

Designing for a new construction home is always a welcome challenge. You start with a blank slate and get to create whatever the homeowner can dream up. But even with a clean canvas, there are challenges.

Owning a lakefront property is a dream come true for many. This project proves that even the most lovely properties have room for improvement! Let’s delve into the exquisite transformation…

Adding an inground pool or spa to your outdoor living space is an exciting upgrade and one you’ll hopefully only have to make once! To help you make the perfect choice for your home, here are 10 inspiring pool builds with a breakdown of the pros and cons for each choice.

The natural beauty of a lake front property is undeniable. Building an outdoor living space made to embrace and elevate that beauty is one of our favorite challenges. Over the years we have been fortunate to have many lake house property owners trust us to design and build their dream outdoor living spaces. We wanted to take a moment to share a few of our favorites with you.

Even the most beautiful homes have room for improvement. Basements and backyards are often underutilized or designed as an afterthought. This incredible backyard and basement renovation is sure to inspire.