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Finished Project #33: Fort Mill, SC

PHASE 1
This is the initial phase where we have conversations with our client to discuss the challenges they’re facing with their home and brainstorm solutions leveraging our design and planning team.

What challenges is our client leveraging us to solve?

Back of a light gray house with windows and a stone patio.

  • We’re turning this backyard into a functional outdoor space, with a covered patio, full kitchen, and built-in privacy for everyday living and hosting.

  • An outdoor kitchen, A-frame patio, and smart lighting, this project is all about practical upgrades for relaxed, private outdoor living.

Stone patio with lounge chairs and a closed umbrella

PHASE 2
(Design & Planning)

Areas we're renovating and details we'll work on  

  • Outdoor kitchen

  • Covered patio

  • Privacy wall

  • Bar seating area

  • Outdoor sink and fridge zone

  • Lighting and electrical layout

  • Planter/herb garden area

During our initial visit, we walked through the home to better understand the clients’ vision and identify key opportunities. That walkthrough laid the foundation for a focused and functional design plan.

We developed 2D layout options to explore different configurations and improve flow and functionality. These drawings guided our next steps in planning.

Architectural floor plan for a SANDMAN property layout.
Creative team reviewing color palettes and laptop in office

We met with the homeowners to review layout options, materials, and overall design direction. These sessions helped refine the plan to align with their vision and priorities.

Inspiration images served as a reference point for material choices, layout adjustments, and the overall design vision.

Modern outdoor bar with warm LED lighting and stools.

FINAL RENDERS

Modern outdoor kitchen and patio by SANDMAN designs.
Outdoor kitchen with grill, sink, and bar seating.

PHASE 3 
(CONSTRUCTION)

Footing soil test completed, confirming ground stability for the upcoming foundation work.

Small circular hole at the bottom of a square dirt pit
Sandman glass door installation with exposed wall framing

Sliding door in process.

Sliding door and trim done.

Sliding glass door opening to a patio with outdoor seating.
Construction pit with reinforcement mesh and drainage hole

Footing rebar done.

Ready for inspection.

Covered porch framing underway, setting the structure for the new outdoor space.

Wooden frame structure for a new porch or sunroom addition.
Wooden patio roof framing attached to a house at sunset

Framing in progress, building the structure for the next phase of the renovation.

Roof framing underway as we shape the structure and get it ready for the next steps.

Wooden patio roof frame under construction on a house
PVC plumbing pipes connected inside a wall frame

Plumbing rough-in ongoing, setting the groundwork for final installations.

Post-waterproofing stage complete and ready for tile installation.

Wooden post with black waterproof coating in a dug hole.
Metal framing for a custom outdoor kitchen island

Kitchen framing finished, preparing the space for the next phase.

Ceiling installation underway as the space continues to take shape.

Wooden roof framing for a new porch construction
Yellow gabled patio cover under construction by Sandman.

Exterior siding and finishing work moving forward.

Exterior work moving forward.

Outdoor kitchen installation under construction by SANDMAN.
Outdoor kitchen under construction with wood privacy screen

Countertop installation moving forward smoothly.

Cabinet framing and installation in progress.

Outdoor kitchen with grill and sink under a covered patio.
Outdoor kitchen with a yellow covered patio and grill.

General update on the project’s progress.

Privacy wall now installed, providing both separation and style.

Modern grey horizontal slat privacy screen on a patio.
Worker on ladder painting a new white outdoor patio cover.

Paint work moving forward with final finishes in progress.

Countertop installed and painting finished, bringing the space closer to completion.

Outdoor kitchen with stone counters and privacy screen.
Outdoor kitchen with built-in grill and stone countertops.

Completing final details to wrap up the project.

Project Walkthrough

To Be Continued...

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