photography by Trent Bell
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An additional challenge for the design team was to ensure that the kitchen would withstand the harsh Chicago elements; the countertop was done in honed granite and the cabinetry is marine-grade teak. To bring the modern design into harmony with the natural surroundings, a neutral palette was selected to complement the aesthetic inside the home without detracting from the lush green of the outdoor space.

The perfect chicken coop with deep litter system. This coop you only clean out once a year. 4'x6' hen house with 6'x18' run.
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From the street, a round rock pathway leads to a small seating area next to the water with a small fire pit. Low maintenance, drought resistant and salt tolerant plantings were used in mass and clumps. This garden has become the focus of the neighborhood with many visitors stopping and enjoying what has become a neighborhood landmark. Located on the shores of Puget Sound in Washington State. Photo by R. Scott Lankford

Custom Sunbrella Retracting Sun Shades. This outdoor kitchen was a new build and needed protection from the harsh sun. Costello Contruction and Associates, Inc. built the structure keeping in mind the specs for the shading. The Sunbrella shades offer UV protection and retract manually on stainless steel cabling components. Shades can be constructed with solar shading that offer UV protection. Photo by Dian Garbarini

A colorful and enjoyable dining patio that has a moveable shade fabric patio cover. The fabric is Sunbrella and can be removed to be washed and put away. The window in the wall, frames the green fig vine, and opens the space, while adding a burst of color Mike Woodall

Photographer: Steve Keating
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Phormium with grasses and succulents - Sedum Angelina, Phormium 'Sundowner', Fescue grasses.
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"Laura" Style stainless steel railings feature square posts and flat bar intermediate posts for maximum visibility. The ideal choice for seaside decks with stunning panoramic views. G&E Steel stainless steel railings are made with grade 316 (marine grade) materials and they are meticulously polished for maximum durability in harsh sea-spray environments.

This Englert .040 gauge Aluminum Standing Seam roof will protect this Connecticut shoreline cottage from the harsh and corrosive marine environment for decades. The water-tight mechanical seams will stand up to coastal storms while the reflective charcoal gray aluminum will keep the home cool during hot summers and snow-free during New England winters.

Forms + Surfaces created the durable and beautiful front door, front entry gates and the garage doors. Architect of Record: Larry Graves, Alliance Design Group; Designer: John Turturro, Turturro Design Studio; Photographer: Jake Cryan Photography. Website for more information: www.3PalmsProject.com.

A brightly colored overhead canopy is made up of retractable shades, allowing some protection from the harsh rays. The rusted metal framing and wooden seating make for a great contrast to the vibrant, contemporary product.

Three-quarter overhead view of this Englert .040 gauge Aluminum Standing Seam roof which will protect this Connecticut shoreline cottage from the harsh and corrosive marine environment for decades. The water-tight mechanical seams will stand up to coastal storms while the reflective charcoal gray aluminum will keep the home cool during hot summers and snow-free during New England winters.

Wall Color: Super White - Benjamin Moore Floors: Painted 2.5" porch grade, tongue-in-groove wood. Floor Color: Sterling 1591 - Benjamin Moore Yellow Vanity: Vintage vanity desk with vintage crystal knobs

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Lagoon-side property in the Bel Marin Keys, Novato, CA. Entertaining and enjoying the views were a primary design goal for this project. The project includes a large camaru deck with built-in seating. The concrete steps and pavers lead down to the water's edge. I included a sunken patio on one side and a beautiful Buddha statue on the other, surrounded by succulents and other low-water, contemporary plantings. I also used Dymondia ground cover to create a natural pathways within the garden. This project was just completed. More photos will be included in Spring when the plantings fill in. Photos: © Eileen Kelly, Landscape Designer, Dig Your Garden Landscape Design.

"Laura" Style stainless steel railings feature square posts and flat bar intermediate posts for maximum visibility. The ideal choice for seaside decks with stunning panoramic views. G&E Steel stainless steel railings are made with grade 316 (marine grade) materials and they are meticulously polished for maximum durability in harsh sea-spray environments.