THE OUTDOOR LIVING DESIGNER

A collaboration of my personal Blogs along with national articles and other amazing works from my friends in the industry...

Everything about Outdoor Living in one place!

Find Expert Outdoor Living Designers in Your Area

Creating a beautiful and functional outdoor living area can transform your home and lifestyle. Whether you want a cozy backyard retreat,...

TIM MCAULIFFE

Oct 84 min read

THE OUTDOOR LIVING DESIGNER RECEIVES 14 NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Tim McAuliffe “The Outdoor Living Designer Company Owner, President & People Person ...

TIM MCAULIFFE

Oct 12 min read

Tim McAuliffe: The Outdoor Living Designer Achieves Record NALP Awards

Wilmington North Carolina, September 19th Tim McAuliffe “The Outdoor Living Designer” a leading Outdoor Living Design and Build firm, has been recognized with a record Fourteen National Association of Landscape Professionals (NALP) Awards of Excellence for its outstanding achievement in creating innovative, functional, and breathtaking outdoor spaces. The 9 projects recognized for these 14 awards earned 2 Gold, 5 Silver & 7 Bronze Awards for 2025.

TIM MCAULIFFE

Sep 233 min read

Connect with Local Outdoor Living Designers

Creating an inviting outdoor living space is more than just placing furniture in your backyard. It involves thoughtful design, expert...

TIM MCAULIFFE

Aug 254 min read

Elevate Your Home with Custom Concrete Pools

Transforming your backyard into a personal oasis is a dream for many homeowners. One of the most impactful ways to achieve this is by...

TIM MCAULIFFE

Aug 54 min read

Find Reliable Outdoor Living Contractors Near You

Creating an inviting outdoor living space can transform your home into a personal retreat. Whether you want a cozy patio, a functional...

TIM MCAULIFFE

Aug 53 min read

Transform Your Outdoors with Expert Landscape Designers

Transforming your outdoor space can be as simple as bringing in design professionals who understand your vision. Professional outdoor...

TIM MCAULIFFE

Jul 244 min read

The Outdoor Edge-Landscape Talk for your 4th of July outdoor living planning!

Getting your outdoor living space ready for the 4th of July celebration!

TIM MCAULIFFE

Jun 26, 20243 min read

"Leap into Spring 2024 with Edge Outdoor Living: Transform Your Backyard into an Outdoor Oasis"

Are you ready to take your backyard to the next level? Picture this: a vibrant outdoor living space where the party never ends, and...

TIM MCAULIFFE

Feb 29, 20242 min read

Sunday morning motivation. Here is an amazing @Belgard pool, patio & outdoor living project! Thinking about creating your own outdoor livings space? 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate

Saturday morning vibes...thinking about an Outdoor Living project or Custom Concrete Pool? contact your Techo-Bloc 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate https://zurl.co/II6yX

Start planning your new outdoor living space with @BREEO we can turn any backyard into a place to unwind. contact us today to start your design process 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate https://zurl.co/R57dO

Weekend Vibes and Patio Goals! 😎🔥

Contact us today to get started on your patio and outdoor kitchen:

📱 910-834-4099
🌐www.theoutdoorlivingdesigner.com

#wilmingtonnc #outdoorliving #lelandnc #outdoorkitchen #design #create #spa #firepit

When the night falls, this driveway illuminates with elegance and keeps the mood bright with the irresistible allure of lights! Contact the Tech-bloc pros 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate https://zurl.co/aXgu3

Monday morning motivation. Here is an amazing award winning space designed and installed by our team.

Thinking about creating your own outdoor livings space?

📲 910-834-4099
🌐 https://zurl.co/owsoG

#WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate

Happy Thanksgiving from Our Family to yours! 🍁🦃🍁

Happy Wednesday Friends Day to another one of our amazing partners at @Unilock 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate https://zurl.co/01vXN

Open up the potential of your outdoor living space with The Outdoor Living Designer & @breeofirepits we can turn any backyard into a place to unwind.910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate https://zurl.co/7lrBl

Monday morning motivation. Here is an amazing rustic @Belgard patio & outdoor living project! Thinking about creating your own outdoor livings space? 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate https://zurl.co/bPher

Saturday morning vibes...thinking about an Outdoor Living project or Custom Concrete Pool? contact your Techo-Bloc pros 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate https://zurl.co/y4GaZ

#Firepit Friday Vibes 🔥

Some old and some new fire pit inspiration.

Call us to get started on your project!
📱 910-834-4099
🌐www.theoutdoorlivingdesigner.com
#wilmingtonnc #outdoorliving #design #create #landscaping #firepit #fallvibes
#coastal #saintjamesnc

The ultimate backyard party trick: the @breeofirepits X Series 30 🔥Featuring two Outpost holes, the X30 gives you double the cooking surface compared to the X19 and X24. #outdoorliving #design #create #elevate #wilmington #fridayvibes

Coastal living often goes hand-in-hand with smaller backyard spaces, but that doesn’t mean you need to hit a landscaping dead end. it’s all about options! 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate https://zurl.co/sIgXR

Sunday morning motivation. Here is an amazing @Belgard patio & outdoor living project! Thinking about creating your own outdoor livings space?910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate #firepit

Big year for our team a few highlights along the way…I could not have been a successful this year with my friends at @smartpoolsinc @jcshardscapelandscapingllc @stonegardennc @belgardoutdoorliving @techobloc @unilock GC Rick LaChance, Landscape Solutions the @ncnla and @landscape_assoc last but not least my small circle of friends, my loving wife and kids…including my emotional support staff my dogs…
#outdoorliving #design #award #awards 14 #national #expert #professional

Saturday morning vibes...thinking about an Outdoor Living project or Custom Concrete Pool? contact your Techo-Bloc pros at 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate https://zurl.co/HzDl6

Some #FirepitFriday inspiration!

Call us today:
📱 910-834-4099
🌐www.theoutdoorlivingdesigner.com

#wilmingtonnc #outdoorliving #design #create #outdoorlivingdesigner #firepits

Happy Wednesday Friends Day to another one of our amazing partners at @UnilockLife 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate https://zurl.co/I47LX

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served 🇺🇸

A landscape’s true success lies in the details: the finishing touches that tie the whole project together. Leaving an impactful impression! Contact The Outdoor Living Designer! #techotuesdays #outdoorliving #design #create #elevate #wilmingtonnc 910-834-4099

Sunday morning motivation. Here is an amazing @Belgard patio & outdoor living project! Thinking about creating your own resort style destination contact me today! 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate

Lakeside views Thinking about the weekend a @breeofirepitsBREEO firepit can go anywhere with you! Let me help you create your very own outdoor living retreat today🔥910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate

Thinking about hosting an epic backyard gathering this year? We've got you covered with @breeofirepits firepits for outdoor living spaces & hosting 🔥 #fridayvibes #outdoorliving #wilmington #design #create #elevate

If you’re wanting to create a wow-factor backyard, make sure to play with color, scale, and texture! These design pillars help to elevate this renovation! 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate https://zurl.co/jZTgQ

In Phoenix last night receiving the Gold Awards. What an amazing year for "The Outdoor Living Designer" we have been blessed to be awarded what might be a single small firm one year record of 14 awards from the National Association of Landscape Professionals 2025 Awards of Excellence in the Residential Design & Build category as well as in the Residential Landscape Contracting category. Thank you to everyone on our team and who partners with us to make this possible 🏆🥇🥈🥉

#nalp #nalpawards #design #create #elevate
#wilmingtonnc #theoutdoorlivingdesigner

#Testimonial Tuesday!
🪴🌱🍃

#outdoorliving #landscaping #designer #wilmingtonnc #create

Monday Motivation to get started on your next outdoor project!

Patio Goals 🌺🍹🔥

Call us today:
📱 910-834-4099
🌐https://zurl.co/qAdHm

#wilmingtonnc #outdoorliving #outdoorkitchen #design #create

Sunday morning motivation. Here is an amazing modern @Belgard patio & outdoor living project! Thinking about creating your own resort style destination 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate https://zurl.co/vCaW5

Have Dinner and watch the Sunset with a Custom Outdoor Kitchen. Call us today to get started:
📱 910-834-4099
🌐https://zurl.co/ToMXo

#wilmingtonnc #outdoorliving #outdoorkitchen #design #create

TGIF 🔥 Cheers to the weekend and good company around the fire. @breeofirepits firepits and The Outdoor Living Designer 910-834-4099 #fridayvibes #outdoorliving #wilmington #design #create #elevate Contact me today 910-834-4099

Imagine soaking in your own custom pool designed by The Outdoor Living Designer! Let’s make it happen, Contact us today! 🏝️🌊⛱️

📱 910-834-4099
🌐www.theoutdoorlivingdesigner.com

#wilmingtonnc #outdoorliving #design #create #pools #pooldesigner #outdoorlivingdesigner

Happy Wednesday Friends Day to another one of our amazing partners at @Unilock We Love this layout! Contact me today 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate

Let’s talk about built-in seating. often overlooked when planning your backyard renovation, is key to creating outdoor living spaces. 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate

Monday morning motivation. Here is an amazing modern @Belgard patio & outdoor living project! Thinking about creating your own resort style destination contact me today! 910-834-4099 #outdoorliving #wilmingtonnc #design #create #elevate #customconcretepools #fireplace #firepit

Saturday morning vibes...thinking about an Outdoor Living project or Custom Concrete Pool? contact your Techo-Bloc pros Contact me today 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate

It's time to extend your fire pit season 🔥 Weekends with @Breeo Cold drinks and good vibes - That's what you can expect when you kick back and relax with our firepits enjoyed in your backyard 🔥#outdoorliving #wilmington #design #create #elevate #fridayvibes

🔥💦 Water Feature Wednesday: Fire & Water Features 💦🔥

Fire bowls and fire pits add warmth and a stunning contrast to your water features—creating a backyard paradise that shines day and night.

Check out this photos for inspiration!
Contact us today to get started:

📱 910-834-4099
🌐www.theoutdoorlivingdesigner.com

#pools #wilmingtonpools #southportpools #stjamespools #poolvibes #wilmingtonnc #outdoorliving #design #create #custompools #poollife #pooldesigner
#fireandwater #luxurybackyards

Smash Sizzle Sear. The Flat Top Griddle from @breeofirepits is the perfect accessory to easily expand your live-fire cooking capabilities.910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate

Monday morning motivation. Here is an amazing @Belgard patio & outdoor living project! Thinking about creating your own resort 910-834-4099 #WilmingtonNC #Landscaping #Outdoorliving #coastal #design #create #elevate

.pro-gallery-wix-wrapper {display: block !important;} .pro-gallery-wix-wrapper .gallery-item-container {opacity: 1 !important; display: block !important;}

Follow us on Instagram

@the_outdoor_living_designer

THE OUTDOOR LIVING DESIGNER

Find Expert Outdoor Living Designers in Your Area

THE OUTDOOR LIVING DESIGNER RECEIVES 14 NATIONAL AWARDS OF EXCELLENCE

Tim McAuliffe: The Outdoor Living Designer Achieves Record NALP Awards

Connect with Local Outdoor Living Designers

Elevate Your Home with Custom Concrete Pools

Find Reliable Outdoor Living Contractors Near You

Transform Your Outdoors with Expert Landscape Designers

The Outdoor Edge-Landscape Talk for your 4th of July outdoor living planning!

"Leap into Spring 2024 with Edge Outdoor Living: Transform Your Backyard into an Outdoor Oasis"

​

Follow us on Instagram

Contact us