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5 Cool Patio Ideas
No matter what season it is, patios are an essential part of any outdoor setup. Design a great one for a sunny day with the kids, or for relaxing with friends by a fire pit. Here are 5 beautiful patios to draw inspiration from.
1. ALL INCLUSIVE IN BRICK
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Laid out in beautiful brick and stone work, this patio really has it all. It’s the perfect place for to hold that Labor Day barbecue or celebrate your favorite team’s latest victory. The layout of the grill, oven, and counter tops make this a streamline system for cooking food for the masses. Plus in the winter, you can cozy up in front of the fire to warm up between playing in the snow.
2. A LOVELY GARDEN
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Bring on the romance with beautiful trailing vines which give an open air effect while still providing shade and privacy. The fireplace becomes the central point with the seating curling around it, making it a cozy and intimate setting. Mix up the textures by bringing in some wicker furniture.
3. SUMMER DAYS
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For the dog days of summer, a ceiling fan comes in handy in this cool patio. It’s the perfect place to sip lemonade or as the bar off to the side implies, margaritas. With both a dining and a lounge side, this patio functions as a great outdoor dining room as well as a cool place to hang out in front of the TV in those ultra plush chairs. The stone next to the wood gives it a stylish contemporary look while keeping it classic.
4. SMOOTH AND SLEEK AND CONTEMPORARY
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With the smooth lines that make up the core of mid-century style, this patio is stunningly awesome. The wood panel housing for the grill is genius, not only does it provide a shield for your grill from the elements, but it also provides shade while you stand over it to slow cook your pork chops to perfection. Another really great touch is the lattice designs on the on the ceiling which adds a sense of artistry with the rest of the furnishings being solids.
5. PERFECT PARTY PATIO
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Think of this not only as a patio, but also as an extension to your kitchen. This is the perfect space to host a cookout. Serve up your favorite recipe from behind a bar with no concerns about people getting in the way. Enjoy some great lighting that bounces beautifully off the polished marble floor. There’s the plus of having a fireplace for people to gather around to roast marshmallows or TVs to catch the game, all while having the ability to cook without being shut away in the kitchen.
This is a guest post by Tim Smith of Modernize.com. For more inspiration on designs for your backyard, check out Modernize.com.
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As 2014 nears a close, we’ve created a quick collage highlighting a few of the projects we’ve worked on over the year:
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Outdoor Design Group Celebrates 10 Years in Business!
Ten years ago this month, I decided to venture out “on my own” to form Outdoor Design Group, Inc. working out of my house in the Highlands neighborhood of Denver – It was the best move I’ve ever made.
A decade later, I couldn’t be prouder of all that this business has achieved. From small residential gardens, to large commercial projects and housing developments, our list of completed projects is impressive by any measure. We have also stayed true to the values that I started with: hard work, honesty, integrity and outstanding customer service.
We’ve designed projects that have been built in the real world, not just imagined on paper but touched by hands and crafted through stone, earth, water, and living plants. Along the way we’ve bettered the environment by creating sustainable landscapes that conserve water and resources. And we have added value for our clients and have created quality places in our neighborhoods and communities.
But the best part of the last 10 years has been the lasting relationships that have been built- especially those with our customers. There is nothing more satisfying than helping someone create their dream landscape or helping to fulfill their life’s ambitions through our part in their project.
I would like to thank my wife, Amanda for sticking by my side from the beginning when I came up with the crazy idea to start a business. Without your encouragement and support we never would have survived those early years! Last but not least, over the last several years as our team has grown I’ve had the pleasure of working with some of the most dedicated employees, consultants, and contractors one could ever ask for. Our work could not be completed without your hard work and dedication – Thank you very much!
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