by susanw | Mar 23, 2015 | Exterior, Outdoor
Spring is on its way and our thoughts turn to our outdoor surroundings. Some of our favorite projects are when we connect the outdoors with the indoors. An outdoor space can be simple, like this deck we designed to capture lake views and breezes. An...
by mcdonald | Sep 20, 2014 | Exterior, News & Trends
These are some beautifully warm fall days. While you’re soaking up the waning time in your outdoor living spaces, consider another trend on the rise: the porch. An article in the Wall Street Journal reports that porches on newly built homes have increased by...
by Kate Lucas | May 30, 2014 | Exterior
An increasing trend in outdoor living spaces is an outdoor kitchen space to allow all cooking and entertaining to happen in the great outdoors. Below we have collected some “dos” and “don’ts” for outdoor kitchens as you plan your own...
by Kate Lucas | May 22, 2014 | Exterior
#108269867 / gettyimages.com There are many kinds of lighting you might use for your patio, garden, or outdoor living space, and many reasons to use said lighting. To name a few, outdoor lighting can be used for safety and security, for a decorative accent, or for...
by Kate Lucas | May 15, 2014 | Exterior
#157740075 / gettyimages.com Continuing our series of posts about outdoor living spaces, we’re bringing you patio cover ideas that will help you enjoy your outdoor living space even in the heat of the sun or on a rainy day. A ton of options exist these days, from...
by Kate Lucas | May 6, 2014 | Exterior
#166268403 / gettyimages.com As spring weather finally arrives in Minnesota, we’re doing a series of posts about transforming your outdoor living space into a spot you’ll want to be all spring and summer long. Today’s post is about trends in patio...
