What types of fire pits do you install?

We install both wood-burning and gas fire pits in a range of styles including round bowls, square fire tables, and fully custom masonry fire pits with built-in seating. We discuss your preferences and intended use during the design consultation to recommend the best fit for your outdoor space.

How much does an outdoor kitchen cost?

Outdoor kitchen projects in the Akron area typically start around $8,000 for a basic grill station with countertop and storage, and can range to $30,000 or more for a fully equipped custom kitchen with multiple appliances and built-in seating. We build a detailed quote based on your specific goals during the free consultation.

Will a pergola hold up through Ohio winters?

Yes. We select materials and construction methods specifically suited to Northeast Ohio weather, including heavy freeze-thaw cycles, ice, and snow load. Cedar and high-quality composite options are naturally resistant to rot and moisture, and we build with proper footings to ensure long-term structural stability.

Do I have to complete everything at once, or can I phase the project?

Phasing is completely fine and very common. Many clients start with the patio or hardscape foundation, then add the kitchen, fire pit, or pergola in a future season as budget allows. We design the full vision upfront so every phase connects cleanly and nothing has to be redone.

Will my outdoor living space add value to my home?

Well-designed outdoor living spaces consistently rank among the highest-ROI home improvements. A functional patio, kitchen, or fire pit area expands your usable square footage and makes your home significantly more appealing to buyers. More importantly, it gives your family a beautiful space to enjoy right now.

What exactly does a full property transformation involve?

A full property transformation covers everything from grading and drainage correction to hardscape installation, planting beds, lawn seeding or sodding, and ongoing maintenance setup. It is our most complete offering, designed for homeowners who want to overhaul their outdoor space from the ground up under one company.

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Outdoor Living Spaces in Akron, OH — Turn Your Backyard Into Your Favorite Room

Your backyard should be a space you actually use, not just a lawn to maintain. New Era Designs designs and builds fire pits, outdoor kitchens, pergolas, and full backyard transformations for Akron-area homeowners. Call (330) 882-7543 today for a free design consultation.

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You have looked at your backyard and seen wasted potential. Maybe you have a bare patio slab with no shade and no reason to sit outside. Maybe you have been dreaming about cooking outdoors but do not know where to start. Or maybe you just want a place where your family actually wants to spend time after dinner. Whatever your vision, New Era Designs builds outdoor living spaces in Akron and across Northeast Ohio that turn unused yards into extensions of your home.

Signs You Need an Outdoor Living Space

If your backyard is an afterthought — a place you mow but never use — that is wasted square footage on your property. If your old concrete slab is cracked, stained, and uninviting, no amount of furniture will fix that. If you are hosting gatherings inside when the weather is perfect because there is nowhere comfortable to sit outside, that is a design problem with a real solution. Homeowners who invest in outdoor living spaces consistently rank them among the highest-ROI home improvements. A functional patio with a fire pit, kitchen, or pergola expands your usable living area and makes your home more enjoyable right now, not just when you sell it. The longer you put it off, the more summers you miss.

Our Outdoor Living Space Options

We design and build every element of a complete outdoor living space under one roof. Our Fire Pit Installation includes wood-burning and gas options in round bowls, square fire tables, and fully custom masonry designs with built-in seating — perfect for cool Ohio evenings from early spring through late fall. For homeowners who love to cook and entertain, our Outdoor Kitchen Installation covers built-in grill stations, countertops, storage, prep areas, and optional features like mini fridges, sinks, pizza ovens, and bar seating, all built with weather-resistant materials rated for Ohio winters. Pergola Installation adds shade, structure, and style to any patio — we install freestanding and attached pergolas in wood, cedar, and composite materials with optional shade sails, climbing plant supports, or string light wiring. Our Outdoor Living Space Design service brings your vision together into one cohesive plan before any construction begins, so every piece fits and nothing looks like an afterthought. And for homeowners who want a complete overhaul, our Full Property Transformation covers everything from grading and drainage to hardscaping, planting, and lawn establishment — your entire outdoor space redesigned and rebuilt from the ground up.

Outdoor Living Spaces for Akron Homes

Northeast Ohio gives you about six solid months of outdoor living weather, and a well-designed space makes every one of those months count. But our climate also demands that everything be built to handle freeze-thaw cycles, heavy snow loads, and wet springs. Fire pits need proper base preparation so they do not shift after winter. Pergola footings need to go below the frost line. Outdoor kitchen materials need to resist cracking, warping, and rust through months of ice and snow. We serve homeowners across Summit, Stark, Wayne, Medina, and Portage Counties, including Cuyahoga Falls, Stow, Hudson, Green, Canton, Massillon, Wooster, Medina, and Kent. Every outdoor living space we build is engineered for this region, not just designed for a photo.

What to Expect

It starts with a free on-site consultation — no trip fee, no pressure. We walk your backyard with you, discuss how you want to use the space, talk through your budget and timeline, and take measurements and photos. Within about a week, you receive a custom design plan with material specs, layout drawings, and a detailed cost breakdown. Once approved, we handle everything: site preparation, material delivery, construction, and final cleanup. Most projects take one to three weeks depending on scope. You have one point of contact throughout the project, and you know the full price before we start.

Why Choose Us for Outdoor Living

New Era Designs is A+ rated and BBB accredited, licensed, and fully insured in Ohio. We handle design and construction as a single, coordinated project — no subcontractors, no miscommunication, no pieces that do not fit together. Every outdoor living space is built on the same structural standards as our hardscaping work, because a beautiful space that heaves or sinks after one winter is not worth the investment. Free on-site consultations, no trip fee, a 10-year workmanship guarantee, and the owner involved in every project from start to finish.

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Outdoor Living Spaces Services

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Fire Pit Installation

Professional fire pit installation service for Akron and Northeast Ohio homeowners and businesses.

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Outdoor Kitchen Installation

Professional outdoor kitchen installation service for Akron and Northeast Ohio homeowners and businesses.

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Pergola Installation

Professional pergola installation service for Akron and Northeast Ohio homeowners and businesses.

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Outdoor Living Space Design

Professional outdoor living space design service for Akron and Northeast Ohio homeowners and businesses.

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Full Property Transformation

Professional full property transformation service for Akron and Northeast Ohio homeowners and businesses.

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Wayne County:Wooster|Orrville|Rittman|Doylestown

Medina County:Medina|Brunswick|Wadsworth|Lodi

Portage County:Kent|Ravenna|Streetsboro|Aurora

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