Outdoor Living Designed for Entertaining
From intimate dinners under the stars to lively celebrations with friends, the best outdoor spaces are designed to bring people together. At Shearon Design Collective, we see entertaining as a guiding principle — shaping layouts, features, and flow so hosting feels effortless.
Outdoor living isn’t just about placing furniture on a patio. It’s about creating a series of experiences: a kitchen that functions like the heart of the home, a fire feature that draws people close, and lounges and dining patios that feel naturally connected.
Here’s how we design backyards that host as beautifully as they live.
Outdoor Kitchens That Go Beyond BBQ
An outdoor kitchen can be more than a grill and counter — it can function as the anchor for entertaining. We design full cooking stations with islands, bars, and prep zones, always positioned for both chef and guests to be part of the same experience.
The details matter: durable counters that resist Arizona’s heat, shaded areas for comfort, and strategic lighting for late-night dining.
Featured Example:
Contemporary Outdoor Entertaining with Outdoor Kitchen & Bar
– Where the kitchen, bar seating, and fire lounge create one seamless environment.
Fire Features as Gathering Anchors
Fire features extend outdoor living long past sunset, creating warmth, ambiance, and a natural place to gather. Whether it’s a modern linear fire wall or an intimate sunken fire pit, placement is everything.
We use fire strategically to define zones, set focal points, and encourage connection. It’s not just about the flame — it’s about how the fire reshapes the evening.
Featured Example:
Champagne Spa & Custom Fireplace in Scottsdale
– A poolside fire feature reflecting in water, grounding the balance of the entire space.
Lounges and Dining Spaces That Flow
Great entertaining isn’t confined to one corner of the yard. We design for flow: outdoor living rooms that spill into dining patios, shaded lounges that connect with pools, and circulation that keeps guests engaged without feeling crowded.
Dining and lounge areas are positioned intentionally, creating comfort and conversation while keeping the kitchen and pool close at hand.
Featured Example:
Modern Estate Chic Elegance
– Where multiple seating zones, a pool lounge, and a dining patio connect seamlessly with the home.
Designing for Groups, Large and Small
A great party feels natural because the space was designed to flex. We think about both the intimate — two chairs tucked by a fire — and the expansive — large patios that handle a dozen guests with ease.
Materials, lighting, and landscaping are all part of the experience, setting the mood without overwhelming the function.
Featured Example:
Queen Creek Modern Water Feature Landscape
– A design that balances private moments with open gathering zones, anchored by a striking water feature.
Designed to Entertain, Built to Live
Entertaining isn’t an afterthought — it’s a way of living outdoors. By blending thoughtful layouts with functional amenities, we create backyards that welcome connection, celebration, and lasting memories.
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