Broken Arrow backyards have tremendous potential. The generous lot sizes, warm climate, and outdoor-focused lifestyle of northeastern Oklahoma mean that the backyard is one of the most valuable — and most underutilized — spaces in most homes. VistaScapes Design helps homeowners reimagine what their outdoor space can be. Here are some of our favorite outdoor living space ideas for Broken Arrow homes.
The Classic: Outdoor Kitchen + Dining + Seating
The fundamental outdoor living space formula works because it mirrors how we naturally live — we cook, we eat, we relax. In its simplest form, this means an outdoor kitchen with a built-in grill and prep counter, a dining table and chairs for 6–8 people, and a seating area with comfortable outdoor furniture. Add a pergola over the dining area and you’ve created an outdoor room that gets used from April through October.
For Broken Arrow homes with standard lot sizes (50×120 feet typical backyard), this configuration fits beautifully in a 20×16 foot patio area adjacent to the back door, leaving plenty of yard for kids, pets, and landscaping.
The Entertainer: Full Outdoor Kitchen + Bar + Fire Pit Zone
For serious entertainers, the outdoor living space expands into distinct functional zones: a full outdoor kitchen for serious cooking, a bar with refrigeration and seating for the social hub, and a fire pit zone at the far end for after-dinner gathering. This three-zone layout creates natural movement through the space — guests flow from bar to dining to fire — and keeps the evening going long after the food is done.
This configuration requires a larger patio footprint — typically 30×25 feet or more — but the investment is commensurate with the enjoyment and the entertainment capability it creates.
The Pool Estate: Kitchen + Pool + Covered Lounge
For Broken Arrow homes with pools, the outdoor living space design integrates seamlessly with the water. A pool-side outdoor kitchen — often with a bar-height counter facing the pool — keeps food and drinks at the action. A covered lounge area with outdoor furniture and ceiling fans creates shade for those who need a break from the Oklahoma sun. And the pool itself becomes the centerpiece of a complete outdoor estate.
The Luxury Build: Pavilion + Full Kitchen + Fireplace + Spa
Broken Arrow’s most impressive outdoor living spaces combine a full outdoor pavilion (solid roof, lighting, fans, outdoor TV) with a complete outdoor kitchen, a masonry outdoor fireplace, and sometimes a hot tub or spa. These spaces function as true additional living rooms — fully weather-protected, fully appointed, and used 10+ months of the year. They represent the highest outdoor living investment but also the highest daily use and enjoyment per dollar.
The Weekend Warrior: Simple Grill Station + Great Patio
Not every outdoor living upgrade requires a six-figure investment. A focused, well-designed grill station with quality stone construction and a natural stone countertop, paired with a beautiful flagstone or paver patio and great outdoor furniture, creates an exceptional outdoor living experience for a fraction of the cost of a full outdoor kitchen. Sometimes the right answer is a simpler build executed with premium quality materials.
Design Elements That Elevate Any Outdoor Living Space
Regardless of budget, these design choices elevate any Broken Arrow outdoor living space:
- Natural stone surfaces — granite, quartzite, or flagstone elevate any project
- Layered lighting — string lights, landscape lighting, and task lighting create evening magic
- Real plants and landscaping — softscape framing the hardscape transforms a patio into an outdoor room
- Consistent material palette — using the same stone, color, and finish language throughout ties the space together
- Privacy screening — fence extensions, tall plantings, or pergola curtains create intimacy
- Quality outdoor furniture — the gap between good and bad outdoor furniture is enormous; it’s worth investing here
Ready to Design Your Broken Arrow Outdoor Living Space?
Every VistaScapes Design consultation starts by understanding how you want to live in your outdoor space — not by showing you a catalog and asking what you like. Call us at 918-779-1317 to schedule your free in-home consultation. We’ll walk your space with you, talk about your lifestyle, and help you design the outdoor living space your Broken Arrow home deserves.
VistaScapes Design
413 N Walnut Ave Suite A, Broken Arrow, OK 74012
Phone: 918-779-1317
