Outdoor Living Space Design in Brevard County

At Epic Vine Design, we build outdoor living spaces that function as true extensions of your home. From fully equipped outdoor kitchens to custom pergolas, fire pits, and terraces, every project is developed through a CAD-supported design process backed by civil, structural, and landscape engineers. Whether your site is beachside in Merritt Island or several miles inland in Palm Bay, we design for the specific conditions of your environment. Projects range from $4,000 to $900,000, and every client receives a complimentary design presentation before any work begins.
Outdoor Living Design in Brevard County
Designed for How You Actually Live Outside
A well-designed outdoor living area is not just a patio with furniture. It is a functional room that handles the demands of Florida's coastal climate while reflecting the quality and character of your home. Epic Vine Design approaches every backyard living design project with the same engineering discipline applied to the site's grading, drainage, and structural elements. Before any pergola is built or any outdoor kitchen is installed, we assess the foundation conditions of your site to ensure the structures we add will perform for years. This means your investment is protected by the same rigor that goes into the aesthetics.
What We Build
Outdoor Entertainment Areas Built to Last
Our outdoor entertainment areas are built around your lifestyle, not a catalog template. We design and install custom pergolas that provide shade and structure, fireplaces and fire pits that create a focal point for evening gatherings, and fully functional outdoor kitchens complete with built-in appliances including refrigerators. Patios and terraces are designed with natural stone or pavers selected to complement the surrounding landscape. Every element is coordinated through a single master plan, so the finished site reads as a cohesive environment rather than a collection of disconnected features. We serve homeowners across Melbourne, West Melbourne, Rockledge, Cocoa, Palm Bay, Merritt Island, and Sebastian.
The Design Process
From Hand-Drawn Concept to CAD-Engineered Reality
Every patio and outdoor space we design begins with an on-site consultation. Darla Bleau, who has led Epic Vine Design since 1997, personally evaluates your site, takes measurements, and assesses conditions including foundation grading and salt exposure levels. From there, she develops hand-drawn bed shapes and layout concepts before the design moves into professionally rendered CAD drawings supported by civil, structural, and landscape engineers. The result is a detailed, accurate plan you can review and approve before installation begins. This process is what drives the firm's 99% project conversion rate and ensures clients feel confident in the investment they are making.
Built for the Florida Coast
Outdoor Living Design That Accounts for Salt Air and Sun
Designing outdoor living spaces in Brevard County requires more than choosing attractive materials. Salt air, intense sun, and seasonal rain events all affect how structures and plantings perform over time. Epic Vine Design factors in salt tolerance levels, site drainage, and foundation grading when planning every outdoor space. For beachside properties, we apply specific logic around salt-spray exposure that differs from sites buffered by several miles of inland terrain. This level of site-specific thinking is what separates a properly engineered outdoor environment from one that deteriorates within a few seasons. Our women-owned firm has been applying this standard across Brevard County for over 25 years.
Common Questions
Outdoor Living Space FAQs

  • What types of outdoor living structures does Epic Vine Design install?

    Epic Vine Design installs custom pergolas, fireplaces, fire pits, patios, terraces, and fully functional outdoor kitchens with built-in appliances such as refrigerators. All structures are part of a coordinated master design plan so each element works together as a unified outdoor environment. The design process is backed by civil, structural, and landscape engineers, which means the structural integrity of each feature is verified before installation begins.

  • Does Epic Vine Design handle both the design and the installation of outdoor spaces?

    Yes. Epic Vine Design operates as a design-build firm, meaning the same team that develops your CAD-rendered design plan also manages the installation. Darla Bleau leads the design process, and the installation crew is managed by Curtis of True Vine Landscape. This integrated approach ensures the finished result matches the approved design precisely. Clients receive a complimentary design presentation before any work begins, which includes photographs of personally sourced plant specimens and detailed layout renderings.

  • How does the firm account for Florida's coastal climate when planning an outdoor space?

    The firm performs on-site assessments that evaluate salt exposure levels, foundation grading, and drainage conditions before finalizing any design. For beachside properties in areas like Merritt Island, the design logic accounts for direct salt-spray exposure, which affects material selection and plant choices differently than sites several miles inland. Water quality testing, including particles per million analysis, is also performed where well or artesian water systems are present. This site-specific evaluation helps ensure that outdoor structures and plantings hold up to Brevard County's coastal environment over time.

  • What is included in the free design presentation?

    The complimentary design presentation is a professional-grade proposal that includes hand-drawn layout concepts, CAD renderings developed with engineering support, and photographs of plant specimens that Darla has personally sourced from nurseries. It is not a verbal quote or a basic sketch. The presentation is developed after an on-site consultation where Darla takes property measurements and evaluates site conditions. This level of detail in the proposal phase is a core part of how the firm operates and contributes directly to its high project conversion rate.

  • Is ongoing maintenance available after an outdoor living space is installed?

    Ongoing maintenance is available, but it is offered exclusively to existing design clients as a retention service. It is not provided to the general public and is performed only a few times per year. The firm does not offer weekly mowing, power washing, weed removal from third-party hardscapes, or standalone mulch delivery. This allows the team to focus on high-quality design-build projects rather than recurring general labor. Homeowners seeking regular lawn maintenance would need to look at other service providers for those tasks.

  • What is the typical cost range for an outdoor living space project?

    Project scopes at Epic Vine Design range from $4,000 to $900,000, depending on the complexity and scale of the work involved. A single fire pit installation differs significantly in scope from a fully engineered outdoor kitchen with a pergola, natural stone patio, and integrated drainage solutions. Specific pricing for each project is determined after the on-site consultation and design development phase.

  • Does the installation crew accommodate Spanish-speaking clients?

    Yes. The installation crew at Epic Vine Design has the capacity to work with Spanish-speaking clients. This is a confirmed capability of the team and is considered a standard part of how the firm serves the broader Brevard County community.
Client Feedback
What Brevard County Homeowners Are Saying

Epic Vine Design consistently delivers premium outdoor solutions across Brevard County, backed by 33 five-star HomeAdvisor reviews in the last 24 months. Whether we are correcting drainage in Palm Bay or crafting custom natural stone hardscapes on Merritt Island, our clients praise our technical expertise, dedicated personal attention, and high-quality results.