Shade and airflow
Roof pitch, overhang, screen, and fan placement are planned for afternoon sun and evening breeze, so the room gets used.
Outdoor Spaces
Covered patios, summer kitchens, screened rooms, and pool side living.
Outdoor rooms built for this climate
An outdoor room here has to earn its keep in August as well as in January. Orientation, roof pitch, overhang depth, screen, and fan placement decide whether the space gets used or admired from inside.
We rough in the gas, water, drainage, and power during framing, specify cabinetry and counters made for outdoor use, and detail the connection to the interior so the two rooms read as one.
What Goes Into an Outdoor Room
Cooking and utilities
Gas, water, drainage, and power are routed during framing, not chased in later through a finished ceiling.
Built to take sun
Cabinetry, counters, and hardware made for outdoor use, because an indoor finish put outside here fails in one season.
How a Remodel Runs
- 1
Talk It Through
We start with what is not working and what the finished space has to do.
- 2
Walk the Space
We read the structure, the plumbing, and the ceiling heights that set real scope.
- 3
Design and Scope
You get a drawn plan and a written scope, with selections settled up front.
- 4
Permits and Build
We pull what the work requires and run the trades in the right sequence.
- 5
Final Walkthrough
We walk the finished space with you and close the punch list together.
Frequently Asked Questions
Screened room or open patio?
Screen keeps the space usable through the buggy months and cuts the sun a little. Open feels larger and lets more breeze through. We often plan both, divided by the roof line.
What does an outdoor kitchen need?
Power, water, drainage, and gas routed during framing, plus cabinetry and counters made for outdoor use. Deciding this late is what turns a simple grill wall into a rework.
Will the roof match the house?
That is the goal. Pitch, overhang, soffit, and roofing material are drawn to the existing house so the addition reads as original rather than attached.
How is an outdoor space kept usable in the heat?
Orientation, deep overhangs, ceiling fans, and light colored surfaces do most of the work. Placement matters more than any single product.
Can you connect a lanai to an interior remodel?
Yes, and it is one of the best moves available here. A wide opening, a continuous floor, and a matched ceiling detail make the two rooms read as one.
Ready to use the yard properly?
Tell us which space is not working and we will walk it, draw it, and put the scope in writing.
Start Your Remodel
Share a few details about the space and we will reach out to arrange a walkthrough.
Call us(253) 244-8244EmailRunlandRenovations@gmail.com
HoursMonday to Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
ServingPuyallup, Bonney Lake and Auburn