Outdoor
Living Idea Book
Outdoor
Kitchens, Outdoor Dining & Entertaining, Outdoor Furniture &
Accessories, Pools & Recreation, Landscaping and Storage
By Lee
Anne White
Design Outdoor Living Spaces That Make The Most of Your Property
One of the hottest trends in home design is
the creation of outdoor rooms with all the comfort of the family
room, kitchen, and dining room in an al fresco setting. Interior
designers are now applying their skills to exterior spaces, while
landscape designers now have a much broader palette of materials and
furnishings from which to choose.
In the end, its all about relaxing and taking
a break from the stresses of day-to-day living. Whether that means
cooking a gourmet dinner for friends, relaxing in the spa, gathering
around the fireplace with family, retreating to a backyard studio,
or playing bocce ball with your neighbors, you can design an outdoor
living area that makes the most of your property and makes it fun to
spend time at home, outdoors.
About the Author
Lee Anne White is a writer and photographer
specializing in landscape architecture and garden design. She is the
author of Water Garden Idea Book, Outdoor Living Idea Book, Backyard
Idea Book, and Pool Idea Book, all published by The Taunton Press.
Introduction:
Dorothy first uttered the words, "There's no place like home," more
than 60 years ago in the classic film The Wizard of Oz. Those
same words have become a mantra for the early 21st century. We spend
our days in office meetings, carpooling, and commuting on
over-crowded interstates. Is it any wonder that we relish the
familiarity and comfort of home at the end of the day?
One of the hottest trends in home design is the creation of
outdoor rooms with all the comfort of the family room, kitchen, and
dining room in an al fresco setting. Interior designers are now
applying their skills to exterior spaces, while landscape designers
now have a much broader palette of materials and furnishings from
which to choose. Manufacturers have responded by introducing more
comfortable and decorative furnishings, outdoor hearths, and
lighting fixtures that add ambience to any gathering, as well as a
broader range of equipment for cooking meals outside, whether it's
an inexpensive portable grill or a top-of-the-line outdoor kitchen
with all the bells and whistles.
Kids of all ages are benefiting from this mounting enthusiasm for
outdoor living. Play structures can be customized with modular
features to accommodate the interests of growing children.
Manufacturers have introduced game courts for backyard recreation
that are easier on the joints than concrete or asphalt. And new
technology in swimming pool design has resulted in a broader range
of pool styles and features that are easier to install than ever
before. Even synthetic putting greens have made their way into the
backyard.
In the end, it's all about relaxing and taking a break from the
stresses of day-to-day living. Whether that means cooking a gourmet
dinner for friends, relaxing in the spa, gathering around the
fireplace with family, retreating to a backyard studio, or playing
bocce ball with your neighbors, you can design an outdoor living
area that makes the most of your property and makes it fun to spend
time at home, outdoors.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Cooking and Dining
Grills
Cooking Centers
Alfresco Dining
Entertaining Outdoors
Patios and Terraces
Porches Decks
Relaxing and Escaping
Screened Porches and Sunrooms
Backyard Retreats
Warm Hearths
Soothing Spas
Open-Air Showers
Outdoor Dcor
Outdoor Structures
Water Features
Fashionable Outdoor Furniture
Accents and Accessories
Landscape Lighting
Outdoor Recreation
Kids Play Spaces
Game Areas
Swimming Pools
Resources
Credits
Soft-cover, 9-3/16 x 10-7/8 in., 192 pages,
with color photos throughout
ISBN: 978-1-56158-757-5 |
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