Article: Outdoor Rooms.(Outdoor Rooms: Fresh-air Kitchens and Living Areas)(Brief article)(Book review)

Article: Tips for creating outdoor rooms.
Casual Living;  February 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ... ... new book 'Creating Outdoor Rooms.' Many of you know ... historical overview of outdoor rooms, a look at Charleston ... popularity of outdoor living areas. She gives practical ... and consumers create outdoor rooms. He's finding increased ...

Article: All-Access Indoor-Outdoor Rooms.(SUPPLEMENT: Custom ...
Professional Builder (1993);  November 1, 2009 ;     700+ words ...By Nick Bajzek, Products Editor Indoor-outdoor rooms can provide year-round opportunities for homeowners ... examples of exceptionally well-done indoor-outdoor living areas. The Contemporary Home Designer Richard Landry had his ...

Article: Seamless garden flow: join multiple outdoor rooms ...
Sunset;  April 1, 2007 ;     700+ words ... ... couple divided the spacious yard into a series of intimate outdoor "rooms," including a side-yard retreat and a dining patio and ... 7209) Three great ideas from this garden 1. Link separate living areas together. One way to connect them visually, and to give ...

Article: Planning an Outdoor Living Area? Take Cues from Interior Design ...
PR Newswire;  February 14, 2006 ;     700+ words ... ... homeowners are taking cues from interior design to plan their outdoor "rooms." (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin ... design tips and trends to consider while furnishing outdoor living areas: * Be consistent with quality: Ensure that your outdoor ...

Article: High-profit hardscapes: meet customer needs with permeable pavers ...
Landscape & Irrigation;  May 1, 2008 ;     700+ words ... ... that is finished with stone veneer can often be compressed into one day or even as few as two hours," said Ross. Outdoor living areas are rapidly gaining in popularity in areas like Portland, San Diego, Long Beach, Atlanta and Charlotte. These cities ...

Article: Video: Outdoor Rooms Are Hot, Even When the ...
U.S. Newswire;  May 29, 2008 ;     643 words ... ... com More homeowners boast finished outdoor rooms; 33 percent use them year-round ... perc/33338/ At the same time, outdoor rooms have become more fully integrated into ... author and outdoor living expert. "Outdoor rooms are an effective way to extend your ...

Article: OUTDOOR ROOMS MIMIC INDOORS \ GAZEBOS GET TONY ...
The Cincinnati Post (Cincinnati, OH);  August 6, 2005 ;     700+ words ... ... great indoors. In fact, today's outdoor rooms are becoming more and more like their ... exercise her creativity. Since the outdoor rooms they build together are site-specific ... fireplace and permanent lighting. But outdoor rooms don't have to break the bank. Gladu ...