Outdoor Living in North Dallas: Covered Patios, Pérgolas, Kitchens & Water Features with MTR Contractors
- MTR Contractors
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If you own a home in North Dallas, Plano, Frisco, Prosper or anywhere in North Texas, you know how much we cherish outdoor life. At MTR Contractors, we specialize in transforming ordinary backyards into luxurious, functional outdoor spaces. Whether you’re dreaming of a kitchen under the open sky, a stylish covered patio, a pergola fit for entertaining, or serene water features, these outdoor living trends are heating up — and for good reason. Below, find what’s popular now, how to maintain it, what kind of ROI to expect, and a spotlight on MTR’s custom water features.
Trends in Outdoor Living
Covered Patios & Pergolas
In North Dallas, shade is more than comfort — it extends the usable outdoor season.
Pergolas (especially luxury metal ones) and fully covered patios allow you to enjoy your yard even during summer heat or summer storms. Combining durable materials like cedar, steel, or treated wood with modern lighting and ceiling fans makes these spaces both beautiful and functional. MTR offers designs that integrate with your home’s architecture for a cohesive look.
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor stone kitchens are in high demand. Homeowners want fully equipped spaces: grills, refrigeration, stone countertops, bar seating — all protected under a cover or pergola. This trend turns your yard into a gathering spot. The kitchen becomes a focal point of outdoor home entertainment. MTR provides custom outdoor kitchens designed to withstand the North Texas climate while delivering aesthetic appeal.
Water Features
Pools, fountains, custom water features — these are more than decoration. They offer ambiance, soft sounds, cooling effects, and luxury. MTR’s custom fountains and water features are tailored to your property’s topography and design style. They might include waterfalls, reflecting pools, or freeform water structures. These features are increasingly popular in homes aiming to compete in high-end neighborhoods.
Return on Investment (ROI)
When done well, outdoor living upgrades are among the highest-ROI home improvements:
A well-designed outdoor kitchen can recoup 8-12% of your home’s value in many upscale North Dallas neighborhoods.
Covered patios and pergolas improve curb appeal dramatically, which helps when selling: homes with inviting outdoor living are often priced higher and sell faster.
Water features: if they’re professionally built, well-maintained, and integrated into the design, they can add a luxury feel that justifies premium pricing.
MTR Contractors, with over 35 years in remodeling and outdoor living, helps homeowners plan projects to maximize value — selecting materials, permitting, and design that balance cost vs resale benefit.
Spotlight: MTR’s Custom Water Features
MTR stands out with custom water features tailored to each property. What makes theirs special:
They design features that fit the architecture, lot size, slope, and existing landscape.
The craftsmanship uses durable materials (stone, concrete, treated metals) that withstand UV, water exposure, freeze-thaw cycles.
They handle the engineering: pumps, plumbing, drainage, lighting. No nasty surprises.
They offer finishing touches — ambient lighting, sound, planting — that integrate water features into the entire outdoor living experience.
If you want a tranquil fountain, a glistening pond, or a dramatic waterfall wall, MTR can turn that vision into reality. Their Frisco showroom shows many completed projects to inspire you.
MTR Contractors in Frisco is located at:
Email: office@mtrcontractors.com
Phone: (972)-432-7011
Website: https://www.mtrcontractors.com/
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