Outdoor Living

Transform Your Yard

Outdoor living is our passion – It’s what we do. Our designers specialize in transforming backyards from the weekend chore into a weekend getaway. We take the time to listen, get to know your lifestyle, and understand what features are important to you. If you are looking for a Northern Colorado landscape remodel then you’ve come to the right place. We specialize in designing and installing unique outdoor living areas. Count on us to come up with the best backyard ideas in Fort Collins, Erie, Eaton, Greeley, Longmont, Loveland, Timnath, Windsor, and neighborhoods all along the Front Range.

What defines a great outdoor living area?

Coming up with great backyard ideas for Fort Collins and Northern Colorado clients is our specialty. Below is a list of elements we love to include in our outdoor living renovations that will turn your space into a paradise:

Outdoor Kitchens

Cook and dine under the sky, with a grill island or full-sized outdoor kitchen in your Fort Collins home.

Fire Features

Fire pits, fireplaces, or other custom fire features are backyard ideas that make your space cozy and inviting.

Shade Structures

Find relief from the hot summer sun in Fort Collins with a covered patio, custom pergola, pavilion, sunshade, or other structure.

Water Features

Enjoy the soothing sights and sounds of water with a fountain, koi pond, or backyard stream.

Patios

Choose from gorgeous natural stone, brick pavers, composite, or wood decking.

Irrigation Systems

Save money and water with our new sprinkler technology. Your landscape will thank you.

Outdoor Kitchens 

With the addition of an outdoor kitchen to your Fort Collins property, your outdoor oasis is born. Just like the indoor kitchen, it becomes a focal point and gathering place. It ignites conversations with friends and family, becoming a special place for forming lifelong bonds and memories.

We are experts at designing and installing custom outdoor kitchens in Fort Collins and beyond. Some are simple, while others are more elaborate than their indoor kitchen counterpart. With many types of cabinetry and finishes to choose from, our designers can create a kitchen, bar, or entertainment area that works with your home’s architecture, your personal preferences, and your budget.

Our outdoor living designers in Fort Collins are thoroughly trained and know the features of different grills, smokers, burners, doors, drawers and storage options, refrigeration, kegerators, and bar stations. Our partnership with Grillnetics gives us direct access to almost every brand, from Summerset, Blaze, Memphis and Primo, to Lynx and Twin Eagles. If you want it, we’ve got it.

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Pro Tip:

Mill Brothers has access to some of the best solutions in the industry. So when it comes to your patio, we have products that have zero grout and work great in a freeze and thaw environment (i.e. Northern Colorado).

Shade Structures 

With our in-house architectural designer, we can design and install room additions and shade structures – including pavilions, covered patios, free-standing or attached pergolas, and retractable or stationary glass walls to enclose a patio from untimely wind or rain. In addition, we have many other shade systems, including sails, retractable awnings, outdoor drapery, vertical retractable sunshades, and bug screens. A good shade structure is backyard idea that is a key part of any landscape renovation when it comes to building a peaceful and relaxing outdoor living space in Fort Collins and beyond.

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Pro Tip:

At Mill Brothers we have our own shop and can erect shade structures in a single day.

Patios 

It all starts with the patio. Like the foundation of a home, all the desired uses must be planned for in advance to ensure it is appropriately sized. Most existing patios or decks are undersized for today’s outdoor living needs.

Space planning occurs first to determine which elements will be incorporated into your patio in Fort Collins. Backyard ideas could include an outdoor kitchen, dining area, fire table with deep seating, a shade structure, or wind coverage.

After the overall size is selected with the aid of Fort Collins top landscape designers, patio surfacing is discussed. Some of the most common patio surfaces are flagstone, brick pavers, and composite materials or decking. Or, if there is a specific look or material you would like incorporated, this is the perfect time to discuss these backyard ideas with our Fort Collins team. With so many materials and options, having experts in patio design is invaluable when it comes to the overall functionality and look of your outdoor space.

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Pro Tip:

Mill Brothers has access to some of the best solutions in the industry. So when it comes to your patio, we have products and installation knowledge that will provide many years of trouble free use.

Fire Features

Introducing a fire pit or other fire feature into your outside space will have you feeling like a kid again. Our outdoor living design team in Fort Collins creates fire features that calm the soul and make every evening on the patio filled with warmth, rejuvenation, and, hopefully, some delicious s’mores. With fireplaces, fire pits, and custom fire features incorporated into your space, lasting memories are sure to be made. With lightweight fireplaces that can be placed upon a deck to fire pans incorporated into dining tables, we are sure to find a way to reinvoke those childhood memories. Not to mention, nothing is more romantic than an evening spent around a fire with a fine glass of wine and a significant other.

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Pro Tip:

Mill Brothers is well versed in all local ordinances and safety codes, from wood burning fireplaces and fire pits to gas safety valves and ignition systems.

Water Features 

Nothing can evoke a sense of tranquility quite like the sound of running water in the landscape. It provides a unique connection to any garden. From elaborate Koi ponds and crashing streams to fountains – we have the expertise to design and install all types. If you’re interested in a water feature for your Front Range landscape remodel get in touch with Mill Bros today!

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Pro Tip:

If you’re considering a water feature, be sure to include a copper pond ionizer to eliminate algae.

Irrigation Systems

Sprinkler innovations have come a long way. When we take on your project, we will not only repair any damaged sprinklers, but will also offer suggestions on how to improve your setup for overall sprinkler performance and water savings, bringing your backyard ideas to life! New technology that we like to offer to clients also allows you to monitor your irrigation systems from your phone, coupled with outdoor sensors to monitor environmental conditions.

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Mill Brothers is well versed in smart irrigation systems designed to reduce water usage.

See what Our Customers Have To Say

“I can’t say enough nice things about this company. Jeremy and his staff really went above and beyond to keep us informed, change things if we needed to fit in our financial budget, completed our yard in record time. We didn’t chose an over the top landscape, or water feature, just your basic irrigation, sod, rocks, trees and bushes.We tried to get several bids prior to signing with them, but no one would come out, or they were too outrageous on their bids. Highly recommend, A+”

~ Jessica H. – Happy Customer

Our Recent Projects

The talented outdoor living design team here at Mill Brothers is always coming up with creative backyard ideas and creating new custom outdoor spaces for our commercial and residential clients in Fort Collins. Our outdoor living designers can create your dream yard from spacious patio seating and kitchens for entertaining, to lush landscaping and water features for maximum natural beauty. Our landscape remodels, renovations, and enhacements are top-of-the-line and are sure to make your outdoor space stand out in the best possible way. We are proud of our world-class craftsmanship and strong attention to detail. View some of our recent projects below to learn more.

Outdoor Kitchens

Shade Structures 

Patios

Fire Features 

Water Features 

Irrigation Systems 

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