Outdoor Living Idea Book

One of the hottest trends in home design is the creation of outdoor roomsall 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 relaxingtaking 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.