Summer Home June 2014

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veryone loves the sight of a lush, well-kept garden outside a picturesque house. The sight of an outdoor kitchen might be a little more surprising. Yet such additions are predicted to rise in popularity among homeowners this year, according to the 2014 Residential Landscape Architecture Trends Survey, conducted by the American Society of Landscape Architects.

Based on responses from 179 residential landscape professionals on trends homeowners would be incorporating into their outdoor projects, some of the most intriguing developments include outdoor stoves, vegetable gardens and greater seating.

According to the survey, outdoor living spaces â&#x20AC;&#x201C; examples of which include outdoor kitchens and seating â&#x20AC;&#x201C; have a 92-percent popularity rate. Seating and dining areas rank even higher at 97 percent, and if that popularity holds, eating outside may become the new dining out.

From the 89.6-percent popularity of installed seating and the 84.1-percent popularity of outdoor furniture, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s safe to say that comfort is becoming top priority even in the great outdoors. The New American Home 2014, built by the National Association of Home Builders for the International Builders Show, featured luxurious armchairs on an outdoor balcony. While outdoor Internet connectivity and access isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t a juggernaut demand, more than half the survey respondents expected to be popular.

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Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t expect the grill to be the only outdoor culinary device this year. Homeowners are expected to bring the amenities of home beyond its walls through both furniture and outdoor kitchens and ovens â&#x20AC;&#x201C; the latter was ranked at 71.4-percent popularity, a sign that people are thinking past the grill and fire pit.

While grills and fire pits are still backyard staples, the most popular outdoor supplement by far was lighting, with a 98.3-percent popularity ranking among residential landscape professionals. With the help of illumination, thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s no need to confine socializing behind walls or under a roof. â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Maggie Flynn/Š CTW Features

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utdoor living spaces require lighting for functionality and safety. Most homeowners, though, arrive at a lighting showroom with a longer shopping list and bigger dreams: Warm evenings spent relaxing in a magic, glowing backyard.

Where to begin? Focus on how you intend to use the space, experts say, and donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t overdo it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Clearly define your objectives,â&#x20AC;? says Joe Rey-Barreau, associate professor at the University of Kentuckyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s School of Interior Design and education consultant for the American Lighting Association. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s not necessary to illuminate everything in your yard, so decide which areas are the highest priorities,â&#x20AC;? he advises.

Steps and Pathways Illuminate walkways so family members and guests are able to move about easily and safely after dark. Attach lights to the side of the house or install path lights or lanterns.

Low-level path lights, which spread circular patterns of light, will brighten a walkway and highlight nearby flowerbeds, shrubs and ground cover.

Bollards, which stand 30 to 36 inches off the ground, also work well. Use shielded fixtures to avoid glare.

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Start with areas close to the house, where most activities take place. Expand the plan to highlight backyard elements â&#x20AC;&#x201C; plants, sculpture, a water feature â&#x20AC;&#x201C; as time and budget allow.

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Is your backyard ready for the grilling season?

Modern backyard chefs are seeking out more options than ever to create the perfect summer barbecue. And grill manufacturers have obliged. Popular today are products that allow adventurous backyard chefs to multitask, giving them the chance to, say, grill and smoke meats at the same time. Also hot: Portable grills and smokers, and grills fueled by wood pellets, which purists say results in tastier fare.

Then there’s the high-end side of the market, with manufacturers continuing to offer grills that appeal to those with plenty of discretionary income and a desire to duplicate the gourmet fare they see on cable cooking shows.

“In the culinary world in general we are seeing people taking cooking more seriously,” says Russ Faulk, vice president of design for Kalamazoo, Mich.-based Kalamazoo Outdoor Gourmet. “Chefs are the new celebrities. Home cooks are more adventurous, and that is extending to the outdoors. Our world isn’t just brats, burgers and chicken breasts.”

with a natural product that produces a slow-burning source of heat. The slower burning results in a smokier flavor, grill makers say. The Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association says wood pellet smokers and grills are on the rise. You can spend a little or a lot on smokers that burn wood pellets. The Rec Tec Wood Pellet Grill, for instance, retails for $998. The Cold Smoker from Traeger Wood Pellet Grills retails for an affordable $199.

Grills Go Multitask Wood pellets play an important role in the multitasking trend that the association says is coming on strong. Many backyard chefs look for machines that can be used as a grill, smoker or traditional barbecue all at once.

Traeger’s popular Texas Grill ($399 to $999) is a wood smoker that can smoke Eco-Friendly with Benefits and grill meats, vegetables and seafood.

Environmentally conscious wood pel- For those on a budget, the Brinkman Alllets — made from compressed sawdust in-One ($89) can multitask, too. The gas —provide backyard grillers and smokers grill can serve as a smoker, grill or fryer.

The discriminating griller can cook on charcoal, wood or gas, as fancy strikes, with Kalamazoo’s Hybrid Fire Grill ($17,595 and up). Open a drawer, insert some logs and chef can choose the fuel that suits the preparation.

Portability a Plus People like grilling in their backyards.

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utdoor living spaces are nothing new. According to Casual Living and Apartment Therapyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2013 Outdoor Decorating Survey, 55 percent of respondents have an outdoor room and 43 percent either want one or were in the process of creating one.

But the idea of families or a solitary figure kicking back on a tufted sofa in the great outdoors, propped up against implausibly weatherproof bouclĂŠ throw pillows in the glow of a lamp with a fabric shade â&#x20AC;&#x201D; thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fairly new.

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Surya, Jaipur, Loloi and other makers of indoor rugs are bringing that level of quality to the outdoors. Oriental Weavers for the first time this spring offers licensed Tommy Bahama outdoor rugs in botanical and â&#x20AC;&#x153;coastal-inspiredâ&#x20AC;? designs that look right at home in the backyard. Other manufacturers, like Mad Mats, offer styles and patterns typically associated with the indoors including traditional Moroccan, Oriental and Turkish designs.

Some rugs come with a backing for durability and skid-resistance. Reversible rugs offer design flexibility and widely are available at every price point. Prices range from less than $100 on up to several thousand dollars for a rug that is soft even under bare feet yet can be cleaned with a brush and hose.

Poufs and Ottomans When the outdoor-living craze intensified 10 years ago, Laurie Bell began offering all-weather ottomans for increased comfort and additional seating. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The whole idea is to provide flexibility,â&#x20AC;? Jenkins says, so make sure the ottoman is sturdy enough to stay put when in use yet lightweight enough to move around as needed.

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are finally grasping that they can really do a living room outside, with all the comfort and functionality they enjoy indoors. Accessories are a big part of that,â&#x20AC;? says Laurie Jenkins, principal at Laurie Bell, a Sarasota, Fla.-based outdoor dĂŠcor vendor. â&#x20AC;&#x153;They bring warmth to the whole look and individualize the space.â&#x20AC;?

To complete the look of a newly created outdoor space or update an existing space on a budget, look to this seasonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s delicatelooking yet durable accessories. to the manufacturerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s directions.

Look for fade-resistant, solution-dyed Pillows fabrics and fast-drying filling material.

Thanks to improved textile chemistry, Sunbrella and Outdura are two of the most decorative pillows for outdoor use are as recognized and reliable outdoor-fabric comfy as indoor pillows. At higher price manufacturers, but be advised that â&#x20AC;&#x153;the points, â&#x20AC;&#x153;The fabrics are just getting more fabric has become associated with the finand more sophisticated, and the weaves are ished product, which it is not,â&#x20AC;? says Jason so much softer,â&#x20AC;? Jenkins says.

Siesel, a vice president at Casual Cushion Richly textured fabrics like jacquard, vel- Corp. in Rock Hill, S.C. â&#x20AC;&#x153;You can have a pilvet and chenille are growing in popularity. low or cushion of lesser quality covered in Decorative elements such as metallic fibers, Sunbrella.â&#x20AC;? embroidery and trim make for a luxurious look and feel not previously seen on outdoor Rugs pillows. Trendy colors and patterns include Outdoor rugs have been sold for years to aqua, teal, salmon, coral, geometrics, chev- define dining and seating areas and soften rons, exotic prints and custom monograms. the appearance of hardscapes, but todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s In certain high-end collections, pale shades pricier options also are soft underfoot. predominate seemingly as a dare, as todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;They look and feel just like interior rugs high-performance fabrics repel stains and except theyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not going to mildew or break can be safely washed with bleach according down,â&#x20AC;? says Elaine Williamson, principal of

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With some protection from the elements and a little TLC from you, an outdoor rug can last from 1 to 5 years, according to rug maker Surya.

Choosing one that best complements your style and sets the stage for a great conversational grouping of furniture could be the biggest challenge. Keep in mind these tips: â&#x20AC;˘ Choose a rug thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s big enough to accommodate all the pieces of furniture in a conversational group, either on the rug or close to it, according to your preference. â&#x20AC;˘ With a large rug, you can â&#x20AC;&#x153;floatâ&#x20AC;? all the furniture in the center. Leave 12 to 18 inches of exposed floor to create a border around the rug, equal on all sides if possible. â&#x20AC;˘ Show off a rug that has a border by leaving some space between the rug and any furniture. â&#x20AC;˘ Place the front legs of the sofa or largest seat on the rug; the back legs can be on or off the rug as you choose. Leave 18 to 24 inches between the wall and rug, creating a border of exposed floor that frames the arrangement â&#x20AC;&#x201C; equal on all

four sides, if possible â&#x20AC;˘ Covering an entire outdoor seating area? Allow 18 to 24 inches of floor around the rug. â&#x20AC;˘ Under a round dining table, round rugs look best. Under a rectangular table, go with a rectangle. The rug should be sized about 2 feet wider than the table, so that the chair legs remain on the rug when pulling out a chair to sit down. â&#x20AC;˘ Outdoor rugs are available in all colors, styles and patterns. Take a cue from the style of your home or patio to narrow your search, and find the most complementary rug. â&#x20AC;˘ If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re working with solid color outdoor furniture, go for a bold rug design. With patterned furnishings, look for a quieter rug. â&#x20AC;˘ In cold climates, store your rug during winter. â&#x20AC;˘ Roll it up; never fold an outdoor rug.

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growing more than 15 feet in the first year and as much as 25 feet once they’re established. The plants can produce up to two pounds of cones.

Usage tips: After hop cones ripen and are harvested and dried, store them in airtight plastic bags and freeze until brewing time.

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Cut a bunch and place it in the center of the dining table for a fragrant centerpiece.

courage more fruit, train the berries onto a trellis or fence. They also can flourish in large flowerpots.

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Hops Hops are a basic ingredient of beer.

What better ingredient for a homebrew than homegrown hops? Homebrewers can grow and dry their own hops by planting hop vines, also called bines. You’ll need well-worked soil in a large area that gets six to eight hours of sun a day, and a trellis structure or poles to hold the bines. The bines “take off when the soil and air temperatures warm up,” says Burpee’s Fields,

Rosemary Rosemary thrives in sunny, dry conditions, so find a well-drained spot for it. In mild climates this perennial returns each year and can grow to shrub size.

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Goji Berries Be the first on your block to grow these raisin-sized, antioxidant-rich berries native to Asia. The deciduous shrub can grow to 12 feet. Purple summer blossoms turn to bright red berries in the fall. To en-

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Usage tips: Use gourds to decorate your fall home. The crafty among us dry and clean gourds and turn them into serving bowls and vases for the harvest table.

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cooking area. The higher-end Weber Q 3200 ($250) and features a cooking area of 280-square-inches.

The portable Aussie Walk-A-Bout charcoal grill ($60) is as compact as its price tag.

Hers have removable slipcovers for washing and are designed for use as a side table and seat as well as a footrest. “They sit up off the ground so the fabric’s not in standing water” following a heavy rain, Jenkins says.

By contrast, today’s wildly popular poufs sit flush to the ground and, depending on their shape and construction, “you can’t really set a tray on them,” Jenkins says.

Poufs have their place, though. They’re great for extra seating, easy to move around and stow, and are less expensive than ottomans. The trend is toward global flare, with ikat, kilim and suzani patterns proving to be big sellers alongside repeating geometric patterns and bold solids.

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Light a tree Look for a focal point on your property that can be accented with lighting to provide a nice contrast of color. Tree lighting uses the heights of the trees to spread the light out in a soft and subtle way to bathe the area in light. The higher the lights, the larger the spread of light.

The High End Well-heeled customers will seek a higher-end barbecue experience. The luxury end of the outdoor-grilling business is booming today, according to the Hearth, Patio & Barbecue Association, illustrated by a surge in new highticket gourmet grills and smokers this spring.

“People are looking not just to cook outdoors. They want to make it an event,” says Sue Crosby, director of communications for the Hearth association.

Customers with deep pockets and the desire to impress friends and family have plenty of options, including the Kalamazoo’s new wood-fired Gaucho Grill ($17,495 and up), patterned after Argentinian-style wood grills. A 36-inch wheel raises and lowers the 726-square-inch grill rack. The grill, available as a built-in installation or freestanding model, features gas starter system to quickly ignite a wood or charcoal fire.

Viking’s new Professional 5 Series outdoor grills, propane or gas, now boast blue LED lights on the control panels, illuminating knobs for better visibility when grilling at night. There’s a parade of companion products and accessories: side burner and wok cooker, warming drawers, ventilation and undercounter refrigeration. These can be strung together to create a fancy outdoor kitchen, or the grills can stand on their own.

Wall Art This year many companies have introduced weather-resistant wall art that looks like painted canvas yet stands up to the elements. With so many new options on the market, “It’s time not to hang terra cotta sundials anymore,” Williamson says.

“You can make the fence look like a wall. I’m not suggesting you make it like a gallery,” she adds, “but one piece of art or a grouping of art can create a focal point” as well as a personal touch.

Especially in sunny climates, “You will get a slight bit of fading over time,” Williamson says.

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Fire bowls Just like a fire table, a fire bowl can be the perfect entertaining focal point and used to hold drinks. Willie Wilson of Concrete Habitat, a Spokane, Wash., company that fabricates concrete-like material into counters and accessories, likes to decorate the rims of his company’s fire bowls with touches like polished crushed glass. “That’s fun because it reflects the flame and adds a little more ambiance,” he says.

The shape of the fire bowl may be simple, but not all bowls are created equally.

They’re available in a wide variety of materials and designed for use on the ground or on a tabletop. Most are propane- or gas-fired.

Burner options include a manual valve key ignition, an open gas valve, a matchlit ignition and an electric ignition.

Standing lights and torches M i m i c the breezy feel of an island destination with a fiery torch, either using a real flame or an LED bulb. Take wind, rain and other forces of nature into consideration when choosing the best light source for your outdoor living space.

Standing lights and torches are some of the easiest to install backyard focal points, rarely involving extensive setup.

Try placing them in different spots to experiment with the effects: around a patio table, posted at the entrance to the backyard or placed in planters for to emphasize the outdoor foliage.

In 1990, owners of Syracuse, Ind.-based Poly-Wood, discovered an innovative use for recycled milk jugs by extruding them into plastic lumber for outdoor furniture. The company’s first-ever design, an Adirondack chair made of the recycled plastic, was a hit and continues as a bestseller for the company, says vice president Brady Maller. “We find a lot of opportunity to get really beautiful shapes,” Maller says of the design process with HDPE. Further, HDPE doesn’t bend like other plastics and is impervious to nearly all types of weather conditions.

Maller likes to talk about the “generational” quality of Poly-Wood furniture. At the end of its useful life, the product, made from recyclable material, is a recyclable product itself, Maller says.

Loll Designs, a sustainable outdoor furniture manufacturer in Duluth, Minn., also got its start with an Adirondack chair.

Founders Greg Benson, Dave Benson and Tony Ciardelli conceived Loll as a way to repurpose the excess recycled 100-percent recycled and recyclable HDPE used by their original company, TrueRide, which designed and built skateboard parks. Furniture pieces were nested into the same sheets of HDPE used to produce

skate-park components. Three years of prototyping went into the first Loll Adirondack before it launched at retail in 2006. Loll now produces a range of outdoor furniture, including chairs, benches, tables and other accessories, made from the same recycled material, sourced primarily from milk jug containers.

“We believe by using 100-percent recycled and recyclable material we are supporting and promoting eco-initiatives/ principals that we share and strive for, including reuse, recycle, and supporting USA-sourced and USA-made products,” says founder Greg Benson. “Our products keep material out of the landfill and also reduce the amount of new plastic being made.”

For every pound of weight in a Loll chair, approximately eight recycled milk jugs are being reclaimed. The company estimates that it has repurposed more than 35 million recycled jugs in its furniture since 2005.

The milk-jug provenance, however, belies HDPE’s sturdiness.

“Our material is also very heavy,” Benson says. “The average weight of an Adirondack chair is approximately 50 pounds so your furniture will not blow around.”

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