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IT'S ALL IN THE DETAILS Patio done in bristol stone in the color Sonoran. Set off with a custom fire feature installed in the walls. All materials used are EP Henry products.
THE OUTDOOR LIVING EXPLOSION
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14 hen it comes to landscaping, there is one trend that will rule 2020. “The biggest trend this spring will be the continuation of indoor spaces outdoors,” says Ralph Pappas, owner of Stoneworld Hardscape Center in Egg Harbor Township. From outdoor living rooms complete with lush curtains, TVs and fireplaces — complete outdoor kitchens and even personalized recreation zones — backyards are taking a front seat in home design this year. Creating indoor living outside requires using products that can withstand the elements. Stone and composite stone products have become the go-to for all-weather living. “Stone has really evolved over the last 10 years,” Pappas says, “There are so many products now that you’re really only limited by your own imagination.” Well … imagination and budget. Stoneworld creates backyard oases for anywhere from more W
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than $100,000 to less than $5,000, and one of their projects in Ventnor was recently featured on an episode of HGTV's Beachfront Bargain Hunt. “People are spending more and more each year. We are doing two to three $100,000 backyards each year and we’re getting those jobs more and more. But, we can also do a great backyard for $5,000. There are so many different products that we can really work around most budgets,” Pappas says.
Chill A great place to start is with an outdoor living room. “A pergola over a patio with a coffee table and seating is a basic way to bring a living room outside. Then you can add some curtains to really give your space a chic, swanky feel,” Pappas says. Add an outdoor carpet, throw pillows, and a few potted plants to give your outdoor space a cozy feel. You may also want to consider adding a stone accent wall. According to EP Henry, a major hardscape product manufacturer, “Walls are a wonderful way to add beauty and dimension to any outdoor living space.” Walls also provide an anchor point to create your living space around. For a movie night under the stars, you can add an outdoor TV. There
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are several options to bring the big game or movie night outside. From weatherproof televisions, protective casings for regular TVs, or all-weather projector screens, there is something at every budget.
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Cook Nothing says summer quite like an outdoor barbeque. To bring some style to your cookouts, add an outdoor kitchen to your backyard space. With outdoor kitchens, you can go as complex or keep it as simple as you’d like. “A typical outdoor kitchen has a grill, a refrigerator, and some counter or bar space,” Pappas says. More complex outdoor kitchens will also include a sink and possibly a dishwasher. If you really want to impress your guests, you can even include a smoker or kegerator. However, if you want that builtin feel without making a major commitment, there are several options to achieve that look. While typical outdoor, built-in grills require a gas line and are more expensive, Pappas recommends simply building an encasement to house a propane grill. “It’s a really easy and affordable way to get that built-in kitchen feel. It’s also a lot easier to maintain. You can even add a bar with seating,” Pappas says. There are also several lines of modular outdoor kitchens. Popular brands such as Char-Broil, Home Depot, Lowes, Wayfair, and more sell customizable, prefabricated outdoor kitchens. These kits make building your outdoor dream kitchen a breeze. Just be sure to talk to an expert about the kit requirements such as electric, plumbing, and gas.
Burn From spring through fall, firepits can set the tone for a fun night under the stars. “There are so many different styles of firepits, there is really an option for just about everyone,” Pappas says. Traditional options include natural woodburning, piped
in natural gas, and propane. You can buy a ready-made firepit, or you can build one into to your outdoor design. “Another big trend are outdoor fireplaces, which can complete the feel of an outdoor living room,” Pappas says. Fireplaces provide a nice focal point and can be incorporated in an outdoor living room, whereas a firepit is generally a standalone outdoor feature. If firepits and fireplaces are too ordinary for your liking, there are unexpected and creative ways to incorporate flames into your outdoor retreat. “We recently built a backyard living space that had a fire feature built into the wall. The fire shoots up, out of the wall about four or five feet. It was really cool,” Pappas says. Just be sure to leave these features to the experts.
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Play Playing is a trend that will never go out of style. With the vast variety of materials available, you can now play away in style. From pools to putting greens, basketball and tennis courts to ninja warrior training courses, your backyard can be your playground regardless of your age. “There are so many different materials now that you can be very creative. One of my most memorable installs was a complete Mark Twain island in the middle of a pool,” Pappas says. Mark Twain islands aside, one of the most popular trends in design style right now is stacked stone. “It’s a huge trend, people are putting stacked stones accents everywhere from columns to feature walls,” Pappas says. In addition to pools, Pappas has also installed several putting greens and basketball courts. “We had a client that was very particular on his basketball court being regulation size. He was a casino host whose customer was Shaq,” Pappas says. With the ever-expanding options, it’s easier than ever to bring the best of indoors — outdoors! So, whether you decide to DIY or DFY (Done For You), your backyard retreat is waiting. It’s time to get outdoors! n
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