Landscaping ideas fit for a palace
According to Pat Perrino, custom floor plans set him apart from the competition in the custom home building field. Therefore, it is no surprise that his own home is a…
Tag: outdoor living space
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Back yard is as pretty as a picture
Mike and Jeanette Preston’s wish list for redesigning the back yard of their charming Tudor-style home was short: Mike favored a water feature and a replacement for an outdated awning…
Outdoor landscaping ideas lead to year-round retreat
When it’s cold outside, most people retreat to the warmth of their homes. But a chill in the air doesn’t deter homeowners Jim and Cindy from heading for their back…
Outdoor living space shows off function and form
When a family loves the outdoors, truly loves being outside, the layout and design of the back yard becomes every bit as important as that in the kitchen or master…
Fresh finds: Outdoor
Bonnet poufs from Casalis. Swingrest lounge chair from Dedon. The Stix fireplace from EcoSmart Fire. The MBRACE rocking chair from Dedon. Bridge stool from Pfeifer Studio. Buggle-up from Fatboy. Downtown…
Outdoor living space is serene in nature
Summer or winter, rain or shine, a day spent at this outdoor living space will be a day long remembered. Homeowners Bill and Anne’s new residence is part of a…
Surviving the great outdoors with outdoor living spaces
No matter the climate or area of the country where home is, folks are gravitating toward outdoor living spaces. But sharing meals with friends while outdoors is less appealing when…
Benefits of composite decking
High-performance, low-maintenance composite decks combine unprecedented durability and beauty. As a testament to the quality and value of the new generation of wood alternatives, Trex now solely produces high-performance composite decking…
Find your match: Fireplace versus fire pit
Take a look at the various qualities, both advantages and disadvantages, that outdoor fireplaces and fire pits offer and find the one that best fits your lifestyle. One important tip to…
Backyard resort for all
Visions of a relaxing family gathering don’t include a grandchild discovering a copperhead in the backyard. That is exactly what Tom and Kathleen Huff were unfortunately facing when they discovered…
A queen reigns over an outdoor living space
They say a man’s home is his castle… until the queen arrives! In the case of the Williams’ Indian Hill home, you could say the queen was the mastermind behind…
Spectacular outdoor living spaces
As more and more of us take the entertaining outside, we are getting creative with our living spaces such as pergolas, patios, porches and pavilions. Whether you want a clever…