A two-level pergola, circular firepit area and outdoor kitchen with a charcoal-gas combo grill star in this Houston patio addition designed for entertaining large crowds in style. "The client was an attorney with a passion for cooking and entertaining," says the project's principal designer, Lisha Maxey of LGH Designs. "Her main objective with this space was to create a large area for 10 to 20 guests, including seating and the prep and cooking of meals." Located in the backyard of the client's home in Spring, TX, this beautiful outdoor living and entertaining space includes a 28-by-12-foot patio with Fantastico silver travertine tile flooring, arranged in a Versailles pattern. The walkway is Oklahoma wister flagstone. Providing filtered shade for the patio is a two-level pergola of treated pine stained honey gold. The larger, higher tier is about 18 by 10 feet; the smaller, lower tier is about 10 feet square. "We covered the entire pergola with Lexan - a high-quality, clear acrylic sheet that provides protection from the sun, heat and rain," says Outdoor Homescapes of Houston owner Wayne Franks. Beneath the lower tier of the pergola sits an L-shaped, 12-by-9-foot outdoor kitchen island faced with Carmel Country ledgestone. The island houses a Fire Magic® combination charcoal-gas grill and lowered power burner, a Pacific Living countertop pizza oven and a stainless steel RCS trash drawer and sink. The countertops and raised bar are Fantastico silver travertine (18-square-inch tiles) and the backsplash is real quartz. "The most unique design item of this kitchen area is the hexagon/circular table we added to the end of the long bar," says Lisha. This enabled the client to add seating for her dining guests." Under the higher, larger tier of the pergola is a seating area, made up of a coffee table and espresso-colored rattan sofa and club chairs with spring-green-and-white cushions. "Lighting also plays an important role in this space, since the client often entertains in the evening," says Wayne. Enter the chandelier over the patio seating arrangement and - over the outdoor kitchen - pendant lamps and an industrial-modern ceiling fan with a light fixture in the center. "It's important to layer your lighting for ambiance, security and safety - from an all-over ambient light that fills the space to under-the-counter task lighting for food prep and cooking to path and retaining wall lighting." Off the patio is a transition area of crushed granite and floating flagstone pavers, leading to a circular firepit area of stamped concrete. At the center of this circle is the standalone firepit, framed at the back by a curved stone bench. The walls of the bench and column bases for the pergola, by the way, are the same ledgestone as the kitchen island. The top slab on the bench is a hearth piece of manmade stone. "I think the finish materials blend with the home really well," says Wayne. "We met her objectives of being able to entertain with 10 to 12 to 20 people at one time and being able to cook with charcoal and gas separately in one unit. And of course, the project was on time, on budget." "It is truly a paradise," says the client in her Houzz review of the project. "They listened to my vision and incorporated their expertise to create an outdoor living space just perfect for me and my family!"

Store up to 349 bottles of red, white, and sparkling wine with ease in Allavino's all-new FlexCount Series 3Z-VSWR7772-SST Multi-Zone Wine Cellar Refrigerator! Made up of one single zone 177 bottle unit and one dual zone 172 bottle unit, it features innovative metal shelves that have been specially designed to be strong enough to provide reliable stability and prevent sagging, yet thin enough to allow more space between shelves than you will find in similarly sized wine coolers. This extra space allows you to store larger bottles without sacrificing bottle capacity. Each shelf glides out smoothly on ball-bearing tracks, and has a stylish stainless steel front and wood slats that cradle your bottles. The 3Z-VSWR7772-SST 's three zones can be individually controlled using digital displays with easy-to-use push buttons, and "red", "white", and "sparkling" indicator lights allow you to monitor temperatures at a glance. Thanks to it's front-venting design and finished top and sides, this refrigerator can be used as a built-in or freestanding unit. 349 Bottle Capacity:The 3Z-VSWR7772-SST features 22 shelves that can hold up to 11 bottles each, 4 shelves that can hold up to 20 bottles each, and 1 shelf that can hold up to 27 bottles for a maximum bottle capacity of 349 bottles.Multi-Zone Temperature Control:Store red, white, and sparkling wine simultaneously with this three zone unit, which features a digital display with easy-to-use push button controls that allow you to easily adjust each zone's temperature.Blue LED Interior Lighting:Cool blue LED lighting beautifully elegantly illuminates your bottles while remaining cooler than standard bulbs, and can be turned on or off with the push of a button.Innovative New Shelf Design:Allavino's revolutionary new metal shelves are strong enough to prevent sagging, yet thin enough to maximize your available storage space. These shelves glide out smoothly on ball-bearing tracks, and feature wood slats that cradle your bottles and prevent harmful vibration from affecting your wine.Security Locks:Built-in security locks protect your collection, and two extra keys are included so that you can always have a backup on hand.Built-In Versatility:This unit is front-venting, and can be built into your cabinetry for a seamless look without requiring extra space on the sides for air circulation. It can also be used as a freestanding unit with finished sides and top. Height: 71.5" Width: 47.0" Depth: 27.0" Unit Weight: 608.4 lbs. (2 units - 304.2 lbs. each) Shipping Weight: 661.4 lbs. (2 units - 330.7 lbs. each) Built-In Capable: Yes Security Lock: Yes Multiple / Dual Zone: Yes Beverage Center: No Cabinet Color / Material: Black Metal Ada Compliant: No Commercial Use: Yes Outdoor Use: No Energy Star Rated: No Wine Bottle Count: Up to 349 Bottles Adjustable Thermostat: Yes Digital: Yes Type: Compressor Defrost System: Auto Front Ventilation: Yes Type: Glide-Out Number Of Shelves: 27 Material: Metal with Wood Slats Removable: Yes Adjustable: No Glide-Out (Roller Assemblies): Yes Bottles Per Shelf: 22 Shelves Hold 11 Bottles/4 Shelves Hold 20 Bottles/1 Shelf Holds 27 Bottles Color: Black Compartments (Distinct Zones): 3 Lighting: Yes Type: Glass Number Of Doors: 2 Color / Material: Stainless Steel Door Handle: Towel Bar Field Reversible: No Tinted / Uv Protective: Yes Self-Closing: No Electrical Requirements: 115V/60Hz Dimensions Height 71.5" Width 47.0" Depth 27.0" Weight Unit Weight 608.4 lbs. (2 units - 304.2 lbs. each) Shipping Weight 661.4 lbs. (2 units - 330.7 lbs. each) Key Features Built-in Capable Yes Security Lock Yes Multiple / Dual Zone Yes Beverage Center No Cabinet Color / Material Black Metal ADA Compliant No Commercial Use Yes Outdoor Use No Energy Star Rated No Capacity Wine Bottle Count Up to 349 Bottles Controls Adjustable Thermostat Yes Digital Yes Cooling System Type Compressor Defrost System Auto Front Ventilation Yes Shelving Type Glide-Out Number of Shelves 27 Material Metal with Wood Slats Removable Yes Adjustable No Glide-Out (Roller Assemblies) Yes Bottles per Shelf 22 Shelves Hold 11 Bottles/4 Shelves Hold 20 Bottles/1 Shelf Holds 27 Bottles Interior Color Black Compartments (Distinct Zones) 3 Lighting Yes Door Type Glass Number of Doors 2 Color / Material Stainless Steel Door Handle Towel Bar Field Reversible No Tinted / UV Protective Yes Self-Closing No Electrical Electrical Requirements 115V/60Hz

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