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Outdoor Living tops list of Remodeling Trends for 2011

The National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) has named their top 12 remodeling trends for 2011 and we are happy to see outdoor living spaces as number 4. It doesn’t come as a surprise to us here at Outdoor Environments that homeowners are looking for more ways to enjoy their backyards.

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Whether you are looking for a new deck, gazebo, arbor, hot tub and spa enclosure, a screened patio or a 4-season room we can help fulfill your outdoor living needs for 2011.

Give Outdoor Environments a call at 913.897.2706 for more information.

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Outdoors

We have a great gift option for your loved one this holiday season, the Borella Screen. Great for those of you who love to spend your time outdoors, the Borella Screen is the perfect parasol by day and a projection screen at night. This mult-functional sunshade is made in stainless steel with marine fabric to withstand the elements outdoors.

Borella Design

Borella Design

Think Ahead to Spring

Does the winter blues have you day dreaming about warmer weather?  If so we have the perfect cure for you. No, not a trip to the Caribbean, a look at some beautiful outdoor living spaces courtesy of Adore Magazine. Adore Magazine is an Australian shelter magazine, its spring their now, and their latest issue is all about outdoor living.

Get inspired for spring with a peak inside some of the pages of Adore Magazine.

Courtesy of Adore Magazine

Courtesy of Adore Magazine

This holiday season give the gift the whole family can enjoy, a beautiful outdoor living space complete with a fireplace and outdoor kitchen. Give Outdoor Environments a call today at 913.897.2706 to schedule an appointment.

Outdoor Living Room Furniture

We love the look and design of the Spain-based outdoor furniture company Kettal. One of the world’s leading outdoor patio furniture manufacturers, their outdoor living room furniture is very lightweight and sophisticated. Although their products are not sold in the Kansas City area, their designs are available to the American market through their store in Miami.

Kettal Outdoor Furniture

Kettal Outdoor Furniture

Kettal Outdoor Furniture

For on Kettal’s outdoor living furniture visit their website at Kettal.es.

Shop now for your outdoors

You finally have the outdoor living area of your dreams now all you need to do is accessorize to add your own personal style to the space. We know that you probably aren’t enjoying the area as much as you’d like since the weather here in Kansas has turned colder, but that doesn’t mean that come spring you can have the perfect place to lounge outside. Now is a great time to buy outdoor furniture and accessories with all the holiday sales and discounts. We have pulled together a few of our favorite must have accessories for your outdoor environments.

If you haven’t already done so you’ll need to purchase your patio or deck furniture. We love the look of this room below from House Beautiful. This outdoor living room is like another extension of your home.

From House Beautiful

Add a pop of color to your outdoors with these below accessories. The pillow and rugs will surely bring some needed pizzazz to any neutral palette. And the candles and lanterns are also a must have for your outdoors.

via Shelterpop

We’d love to hear any deals you have seen on outdoor furniture.

Outdoor Environments is featured in Kansas City Homes and Gardens

Outdoor Environments’ own Dick DeVuyst was recently interviewed for the November issue of Kansas City Homes and Gardens’ article titled All Aglow. In it Dick talks about extending the outdoor living season well into fall by creating a fire element. Whether you decide to use a chiminea, outdoor fireplace, fire pit or outdoor kitchen a fire can help keep you warm on those cold Kansas City nights.

Dick tells KCH&G that “Fire and human beings are attracted to each other. It automatically gets people out of the house.” Let Outdoor Environments help you spend more time outdoors this holiday season by “adding the warm glow of a fire.”

For more information please give us a call at 913-897-2706.

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A special thank you to Veronica Toney with Kansas City Homes and Gardens.

Stylish Outdoor Furniture by Sutherland

We are in love with Sutherland’s outdoor furniture collection. In 1991, David Sutherland and John Hutton transformed the outdoor furniture industry and made our job of creating beautiful outdoor living spaces a whole lot easier.  Sutherland has “inspired designers to consider outdoor rooms as a continuum of their stylish interiors.” And with top designers such as Philippe Stark, Terry Hunziker and Nick Berman creating collections for Sutherland, it is easy to see the appeal.

Take a look at some of their stylish outdoor furniture below.

From Sutherland

From Sutherland

From Sutherland

From Sutherland

From Sutherland

One of the best things about Sutherland is that their pieces are designed using sustainable materials such as teak, a hardwood that is resistant to the harsh outdoor elements. Their latest collection, Great Lakes, even uses recycled milk cartons for table tops and chair backs. Nothing says nature better than Sutherland!

Dining Al Fresco This Fall!

I love dining al fresco during early stages of autumn. The leaves are beginning to change colors and there is a cool, crisp breeze in the air, not to mention fewer bugs. Below are some of my favorite table settings for fall to help get you in the mood for outdoor dining. Enjoy!

From Rustic Chic

From Coastal Living

From Southern Accents

From Southern Living

Extend your Outdoor Living into Fall

Labor Day usually signifies the end of summer for many Americans. You might think the time for lounging outdoors has come to an end as well, but for some it becomes even more enjoyable. No more pesky mosquitoes to interrupt your time outdoors and with cooler weather you aren’t rushing to head back indoors to avoid the heat. To help extend your outdoor living well into the fall try installing an outdoor fireplace or fire pit so you can keep warm during the colder months.

Below are some of the fireplaces and fire pits installed by Outdoor Environments.

Outdoor Fireplace by Outdoor Environments

Outdoor Fireplace by Outdoor Environments

Outdoor Fire Pit by Outdoor Environments

Outdoor Fire Pit by Outdoor Environments

For more information please give us a call at 913-897-2706 or visit us online at Outdoorenvironments.com.

Great Porches for Entertaining

We love creating outdoor spaces for our clients that can be multi-functional. Porches are great because they can be used for entertaining friends, relaxing after a long day at work, a place for the kids to cool off from summer’s heat… the list is endless. We recently found some great ideas for porches on the My Home Ideas site. Here are a few we like:

In this inside out style, a clever pass-through leads to an outdoor kitchen with all the necessities, including a sink, grill, and under counter storage. The barn doors allow the owners to close the area off completely when the weather doesn’t cooperate with outdoor plans.

Screened porches are a great ways to bridge the gap between the indoors and outdoors.  They also extend the living area of the home to accommodate guests, as well as serve as an extra kitchen.

The indoor kitchen in this screened cabana includes a professional grade grill, draft beer dispenser, and a warming drawer. With indoor and outdoor seating, as well as the small pool and firepit, this porch is the ultimate place for entertaining all year long!

Check out My Home Ideas to see the rest of their favorite porches for entertaining. Find something inspirational? Let us know so we can help create the porch of your dreams!

Photo credit: Myhomeideas.com.