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Kirkland clients, Shayna and Anthony had a lovely home with a beautiful view of Lake Washington. However, the waterfront side of their home didn’t offer an ideal set-up to fully enjoy the magnificence that their lot provides. They desired more year-round use of their home in the form of an outdoor covered living room, along with more overall functionality from their outdoor spaces. Their formal living area had a door to the outside that the couple never used. The McAdams Remodeling & Design team replaced the sliding door with a window that still offered plenty of natural light but enclosed the space providing more options for furniture placement. The room’s exterior stairs and landing were removed. The exterior siding was matched, and the new landscaping along with an arbor installed, was created in tandem during the remodel by a local landscape architecture firm, ensuring the change looked natural. Past the seating around the gas firepit, a new large deck was constructed, half of which was covered, to replace the smaller, dated version. The metal railing was exchanged for a new composite one, and a new Dutch back door leading from the kitchen offers an alternative option for ingress and egress along with fresh air on nice days. The covered deck area adjacent to the family room provides protection from the weather and now houses the outdoor kitchen they desired for entertaining family and friends. The outdoor kitchen includes a built-in gas grill, stone gas fireplace, refrigerator for food and beverages, and a garbage receptacle. A ceiling fan and heaters are incorporated into the outdoor living space design to provide year-round comfort. Finally, retractable shades were installed so that the couple can enclose the space if desired. A small upstairs bedroom was used as a den for relaxation and reading but also contains one of the best views in the home. The McAdams team removed the windows and base bulkhead, adding floor to ceiling windows and a glass door for an unobstructed view. The new medium-sized deck above the covered outdoor living space gives Shayna and Anthony the opportunity to entertain or relax while highlighting their view of the lake. Finally, their Juliet balcony off the primary bedroom received a re-coated railing and new decking, while the home was repainted to offer a classy craftsman feel and pull all of the changes into one cohesive home design. Shayna and Anthony love their new entertainment spaces and expect to use them often.

Limestone Grill Surround and Peninsula with Rock Faced Bluestone Counter Top, Cedar Pergola and DCS 48" Grill. Dan Wells Elan Landscape Development Inc.

Mr. and Mrs. Eades, the owners of this Chicago home, were inspired to build a Kalamazoo outdoor kitchen because of their love of cooking. “The grill became the center point for doing our outdoor kitchen,” Mr. Eades noted. After working long days, Mr. Eades and his wife, prefer to experiment with new recipes in the comfort of their own home. The Hybrid Fire Grill is the focal point of this compact outdoor kitchen. Weather-tight cabinetry was built into the masonry for storage, and an Artisan Fire Pizza Oven sits atop the countertop and allows the Eades’ to cook restaurant quality Neapolitan style pizzas in their own backyard.

The Wolf 36" outdoor gas grill marries virtuoso performance with exceptional ease of use. From its easy-to-open, heavy-gauge lid to the power and finesse of its gas burners, a Wolf grill makes you feel always in absolute control. The Wolf 36" outdoor gas grill is available built-in or as a freestanding cart. Stainless steel grates Hot surface ignition Hood assist system 25,000-Btu sear zone Halogen interior lighting LED lit control knobs Two position rotisserie Three position warming rack Smoker box External thermometer

A masonry grill station of Eden veneer with a cut bluestone coping surrounds a ProFire gas grill, side burners, trash and recycling pull out and outdoor faucet and sink. A Kamado Joe Classic Joe was also integrated within the grill station. A bar overlooks the roofed fire pit/entertainment area allowing guests full view of the outdoor television. A bluestone patio echoes the coping of the bar and grill station.

Built in gas grill and green egg. Ipe cabinetry with Ipe floors. The ultimate man's grilling deck on this outside porch designed so that the prevailing summerly winds carry smoke away from the rest of the outdoor living spaces.

A backyard retreat in Dallas, Texas that features a wonderful outdoor living area and luxury swimming pool. This private oasis features a custom designed covered outdoor living pavilion with exposed timber beams and stone columns. The pavilion also features an BBQ grill, outdoor kitchen and seating area for entertaining the entire family. The luxury swimming pool features a travertine terrace and limestone coping. A backdrop fountain feature with decorative spouts, urns and tile which provides a focal feature and relaxing background noise.

New from the Elite® Series, the Ravenna™ CD insert puts the “aah” in ambiance with a beautiful flame presentation that’s amplified by reflective porcelain panels. The Ravenna™ CD fireplace insert radiates style and warmth with dancing flames that fill the porcelain-lined firebox. Along with a stunning flame presentation that’s sure to get your attention, the Ravenna CD delivers on performance with a full-featured Total Comfort Control™ remote and variable-speed blower. Aesthetics State-of-the-art burn technology produces a vibrant flame that infuses your living space with warmth and ambiance. Variety of face and media options are available to suit your style preferences. Stylishly reflective porcelain firebox liners add visual impact to the flame presentation. Approved for zero-clearance (metal) and masonry fireplaces. Comfort Wireless Total Comfort Control™ remote system provides precise heat control. Electronic ignition system with battery backup—ignites and heats during a power outage. Variable-speed, 155-CFM blower provides powerful and efficient warmth. 83-86% steady-state efficiency for even, continual heating. Ease of Operation From the convenience of your sofa, use your Total Comfort Control remote to adjust the room temperature around the exact area where you are relaxing. Six heat and blower settings give you precise control to efficiently heat the space around you. One-touch On/Off switch allows quick fire ignition and shutoff. *Square-feet heating capacities are approximations only. Local conditions, such as elevation, wind, vent configuration and choice of fuel will affect overall appearance of the fire and heating performance. Performance can also vary with home design and insulation, climate, condition and type of fuel used, appliance location, burn rate, accessories chosen, chimney installation and how the appliance is operated.

Wolf Designer Series 3 Burner Gas Grill: Built in application only. Crafted of heavy-duty stainless steel. Each 25,500 Btu grill burner is individually contained for independent heat control. Infrared sear zone—direct heat sears meats to seal in juices. Radiant heat from ceramic briquettes mixes with direct heat for more thorough grilling. Two-position rotisserie system with two 14,000 Btu infrared burners. Stainless steel burner grates. Halogen lights illuminate the grilling surface. Signature red control knobs are LED lit for night grilling. Electric hot surface ignitors operate by pushing in control knobs. Double wall hood front for insulation. Hood assist system with concealed springs for easy opening and closing. Three-position warming rack stows away when not in use.

With over two decades of design innovation and four generations of Legend gas insert DNA, it’s no surprise that the Legend G3.5 exudes radiance, high efficiency and the ultimate in comfort control. A collection of contemporary trims frame an impressive viewing area, highlighting warm, glowing flames within. Fireplace surrounds include both 3 and 4-sided designs, providing flexible installation options and visual updates to your existing hearth. A wide selection of finishes include - black powder coat, bronze powder coat, vintage iron powder coat and plated brushed nickel. Another industry first, Valor Dynamic Restrictor Technology (VDRT) automatically adjusts air flow within the fireplace, increasing thermal efficiencies. VDRT maximizes initial startup and improves overall performance in ways fixed restrictors cannot. A contemporary update for existing spaces, the Legend G3.5 is a welcomed addition to the highly successful Legend Insert family.

Builder: John Kraemer & Sons | Architect: Swan Architecture | Interiors: Katie Redpath Constable | Landscaping: Bechler Landscapes | Photography: Landmark Photography

The 42" Wolf outdoor gas grill marries virtuoso performance with exceptional ease of use. From its easy-to-open, heavy-gauge lid to the power and finesse of its gas burners, a Wolf grill makes you feel always in absolute control. The Wolf 42" outdoor gas grill is available as built-in or as a freestanding cart. Stainless steel grates Hot surface ignition Hood assist system 25,000-Btu sear zone Halogen interior lighting LED lit control knobs Two position rotisserie Three position warming rack Smoker box External thermometer

The Wolf 36" outdoor gas grill marries virtuoso performance with exceptional ease of use. From its easy-to-open, heavy-gauge lid to the power and finesse of its gas burners, a Wolf grill makes you feel always in absolute control. The Wolf 36" outdoor gas grill is available built-in or as a freestanding cart. Stainless steel grates Hot surface ignition Hood assist system 25,000-Btu sear zone Halogen interior lighting LED lit control knobs Two position rotisserie Three position warming rack Smoker box External thermometer

Large Deluxe 2,000 Square Foot Heater The deluxe 34 DVL gas fireplace insert is the most convenient and beautiful way to provide warmth to medium and large sized homes. This insert has the same heating capacity as the 33 DVI gas insert but features the award-winning Ember-Fyre™ burner technology and high definition log set, along with fully automatic operation with the GreenSmart™ 2 handheld remote. The 34 DVL gas insert comes standard with powerful convection fans, along with interior top and rear *Accent Lights, which can be utilized to illuminate the interior of the fireplace with a warm glow, even when the fire is off. The 34 DVL gas insert features the Ember-Fyre™ burner and high-definition log set, or the Dancing-Fyre™ burner with your choice of log set. It also offers a variety of face designs and fireback options to choose from.

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