The Wilder Outdoor Spaces blog is a place to be inspired. We share the places we go, things that inspire us, designs we love, tricks of the trade and of course the construction projects we design and build in Tacoma, WA.
We love this little fence design here! It’s simple and clean. We like how they combined beautiful cedar lumber with galvanized steel conduit ran horizontally from post to post. This gives the fence a modern finished look that keeps pets and kids contained, but still allows the yard to feel open and accessible.
Read MorePeople often ask us what type of decking is best to use here in Tacoma, and it’s a tough question to answer simply. It really depends on your budget, design style and location. There are pros and cons to every material, so we thought we could spend some time and breakdown the different materials individually to help you get educated on the products we can use for your project.
Read MoreThe Sabado’s project was a custom deck build we completed in the spring of 2018 in Tacoma’s Proctor District. We originally met with the Sabado’s in 2017 for our first consultation. They explained what they wanted out of the space and they provided us with a drawing that a family member had drafted up for them (see photo below).
Read MoreEveryday we see tons of awesome outdoor projects on the internet that inspire us. We thought it might be fun to share 3 things we have found recently that we want to try out ourselves. Check 'em out below!
Read MorePeople always struggle with finding the right recipe for healthy lawns and lush gardens. It can seem like a pretty complicated and complex puzzle when googling yourself into a wormhole of blogs and YouTube videos. In our opinion though it's not as tough as most of the landscape "professionals" will lead you to believe. There is only really 3 simple things all plants need: water, sun and nutrients.
Read MoreI worked in the landscape construction business in Seattle for many years. Towards the end of my time up there, it seemed like I was working on a seemingly endless stream of new modern homes building a variety modern decks, patios, walls and fences to match. Now I get it some people hate it, some people love it, but for me I've always really enjoyed modern design. It has clean lines that create gorgeous symmetry, it maximizes space making things more sustainable, and it incorporates utility beautifully in a way that others styles fail.
Read MoreWhat makes pergolas so cool? You don't really NEED them. Unlike many other things in a yard (fences, walls, etc.) their utility is simply to be a beautiful place to gather under. Having a pergola built will certainly add some flavor to your home’s exterior, and may even raise the value of your home a bit, but its real purpose is closer to art than necessity.
Read MoreOur owner Alex recently did an interview with Jack Cameron over at the local blog Tacoma Stories. We transcribed the interview below for you to read here. Please do go and give Jack's site some love as well! He's got a ton of great content for you to check out and it's all dedicated to our beautiful city of Tacoma. Here's the interview:
Read MoreWe love coffee, and since you're reading this you probably do to. We thought we would share a little love for the shops that keep us caffeinated daily. Here's our list of our favorite Tacoma Coffee Shops (in no particular order).
Read MoreTo pour or not to pour, that is the question. To be honest, it's actually a question we get quite often. People want to build a new walkway, driveway or patio, but aren't sure how to choose between using concrete or using pavers. We thought we would take a couple of minutes to break it down for you, and make the decision a bit easier.
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