About Us
Our Story
Melrose Backyard Living wasn’t born in a boardroom. It was born on a hot, sweltering July afternoon on a beautiful patio that nobody wanted to sit on.
The furniture was stunning. The outdoor kitchen was magazine-worthy. The fire pit was perfectly centered. But at 94°F with no breeze, the space was completely unusable. That moment changed everything.
We realized that most backyard design focuses on how things look — not how they feel when real people try to use them in real summer heat. So we set out to build something different: an outdoor living company that prioritizes comfort as much as style.
What We Do
At Melrose Backyard Living, we specialize in making patios, decks, and backyards truly livable. Our core services and product categories include:
- Patio & Deck Design – From quaint bistro setups to sprawling multi-level decks. We help you choose materials that stay cooler underfoot, arrange furniture for natural airflow, and add shade structures that actually work.
- Outdoor Kitchens – A grill and a countertop isn’t enough. We build full cooking and dining zones with smart positioning to keep the cook out of direct sun, plus integrated storage for summer essentials.
- Fire Pit & Lounge Zones – Evenings by the fire are magical, but we also help you plan for daytime use. Think deep seating, breathable fabrics, and positioning that catches whatever breeze is available.
- Garden & Yard Layout – Your entire property matters. We help with planting strategies that provide natural shade, walkway materials that don’t radiate heat, and zoning that separates hot work areas from cool relaxation zones.
- Summer Comfort Solutions – This is where Melrose truly shines. We don’t believe in ignoring the heat. We help you choose the right umbrellas, shade sails, pergola orientations, cooling fabrics, and personal airflow solutions so your backyard works in July and August — not just in May and September.
Our Philosophy
We have three simple beliefs:
- Your backyard should be usable every single day of summer. Not just mornings and evenings. All day.
- Comfort isn’t an afterthought. It should be built into every decision — from furniture fabric to umbrella placement to the direction your outdoor kitchen faces.
- Good design works with nature, not against it. Instead of fighting the sun, we work around it. Instead of pretending heat doesn’t exist, we plan for it.
Why Choose Melrose Backyard Living?
- Real-world testing – We test every recommendation in actual summer conditions. If it doesn’t keep you comfortable at 3 PM in July, we don’t suggest it.
- Holistic approach – We don’t just sell furniture or build decks. We look at your entire backyard as one living space and help every zone work together.
- Practical beauty – We refuse to choose between pretty and functional. You get both.
- Years of expertise – Our team has designed hundreds of outdoor spaces across multiple climate zones. We know what works and what falls apart (or just feels awful) when temperatures rise.
Meet Our Team
Our team includes landscape designers, outdoor kitchen specialists, furniture experts, and comfort engineers. But more than titles, we’re people who genuinely love being outside — and want you to love it too.
Our Promise
When you work with Melrose Backyard Living, you get more than a patio or a deck. You get a space where summer afternoons don’t mean retreating indoors. You get a backyard where evening parties start early because it’s actually pleasant outside. You get fire pit nights that don’t require waiting until dark for the temperature to drop.
We make your backyard your favorite room again — not just for three mild months, but for the whole blazing summer.
Get In Touch
Ready to transform your outdoor space? Whether you’re starting from scratch or upgrading an existing patio, we’d love to help. Explore our collections, read our guides, or reach out for a consultation.
Melrose Backyard Living — Beautiful backyards. Real comfort. Every season.