Tag Archives: Kansas City Homes & Gardens

Bringing the Outdoors In

As craftsmen, carpenters and engineers, it’s our duty to inform you of the latest developments in outdoor living, whether it’s screened-in porches, mulit-level decks, gazebos and hot tub or spa enclosures. But what about bringing the best of the great outdoors inside of your home?

Our friends at Kansas City Homes & Gardens recently blogged about some gorgeous, sustainable hardwood furniture manufactured by Stone Forest. The bench would look equally great in an entry hall as it would in a garden, and the pedestal sink definitely adds a ‘Wow’ factor to any powder room.

What are some of your favorite ways to bring nature indoors?

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Little Outdoor Luxuries

We don’t know about you, but we’re counting down the days until spring, when we can break out our outdoor furniture, get back on the grill (without our hats and gloves) and relax, minus the chill.

Kansas City Homes & Gardens recently published a visual compilation of little outdoor luxuries that have us dreaming up plans for our first spring fling, including a hanging lounger from Pottery Barn and a buzz-worthy outdoor theatre by Frontgate (examples below). Talk about being the hit of the neighborhood!

What are your little outdoor luxuries? Let us know how we can help implement them in your outdoor living spaces.

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The Great Outdoors: Products Worthy of Winter Dreaming

Sometimes inspiration can strike at the oddest times. Case in point: We’ve been known to spend the entire winter dreaming up over-the-top plans for our own outdoor living spaces. Sound familiar? If you’re searching for inspiration for your own home, we suggest taking a look at some new products hand-picked by Kansas City Homes & Gardens magazine.  From outdoor kitchens that rival the main ones inside to beverage centers and professional-grade pizza ovens, we suggest taking a look at some examples here, as highlighted in a recent issue.

Gas-Fired Pizza Oven

Gas-Fired Pizza Oven