The starting point
The backyard had space, but it did not yet have a clear destination
The seating area was open and usable in theory, but it lacked the visual structure and shade that make homeowners actually want to spend time there often. It did not yet feel like the kind of place people naturally gather.
- The space felt visually open but not fully defined
- Shade was limited during the times of day the space mattered most
- The area needed to feel more inviting for regular use and evening hosting