Happy National Cocktail Day! The sun is bright and the weather is nice. What better way to celebrate than in your outdoor living space? We round up our favorite spring cocktails that will wow your friends and family.
Scottsdale Property - photo via Bill Timmerman
California based award-winning architectural firm, Marmol Radziner, is known for their mid-century modern-inspired designs. Most of their single-family homes, such as the Scottsdale winter retreat and the Benvenuto Court mountain home, are designed for indoor-outdoor living and extensive use of the space year round. We talk to the team at the design-build firm about what inspires their unique yet simple designs, as well as where they see the future in outdoor living.
Lemonade’s highly anticipated new restaurant at the Del Amo Fashion Center opened up three months ago with a contemporary modern outdoor patio equipped with our very own Infratech infrared heaters! 
Located in Woodside, CA on a large hidden lot at the end of the road, Meadow Creak Residence stops at a creek and densely wooded hillside. The site has a rural feel as the property stretches from north to south, allowing the main spaces to embrace its views. This 9,800 square foot home is designed by Arcanum Architecture, Inc., a San Francisco based design firm with a portfolio of modern styled homes. We spoke with Arcanum’s architects about the details of Meadow Creek Residence and what they were looking to achieve with this design.
After the new year, many of our homeowner customers resolve to welcome new changes to their outdoor space. And with each year comes new trends! 2017’s design trends are particularly exciting to us because they center on sustainability and maximizing your backyard patio. Here are a few of our favorite trends this year and how to better utilize your outdoor space during the wintertime! 
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From now until March 2017, when you specify Infratech heating systems on your next project, you can earn a $50 or a $100 Visa® Gift Card, thanks to Infratech’s Electrical Contractors Cash Reward Promo. 
The newly constructed “Wave House,” a 5,700 sq. ft. Venice home sitting on Morningside Way, is a true stunner. Featuring 6 rooms including an expansive outdoor space, it was built from the ground up, taking 17 months to complete. With its organic shape and white aluminum skin, it’s distinctively created by architect and designer, Mario Romano. We recently spoke with Romano about his inspiration behind his beautiful, unique, and intricate design.
