Category Archives: OUTDOOR LIVING

Create a Comfortable Outdoor Entertaining Space for Fall

It may be hard to believe, thanks to the current August heat, but autumn is just around the corner. The seasonal change means cooler nights, stronger winds, and for many of us, a close to the outdoor living season. Fortunately, our heaters can help your family extend that summer warmth so you can enjoy the changing leaves and crisp air a little bit longer. They’re eco-friendly, operate for just pennies a day, and offer customizable climate zones and heat that doesn’t blow away when the wind picks up.

Last Minute Outdoor Living Father’s Day Gift Guide

Wishing every father out there a wonderful holiday! We hope you all enjoy nice weather and a pleasant day outdoors with the family. Here, we've rounded up some of our favorite outdoor living products for anyone looking for last minute gift ideas.

Stylish & Unique Outdoor Furniture and Accessories

With Memorial Day and other summer festivities just around the corner, your guests will want to enjoy your outdoor living space. That means it’s time to add unique design elements to your outdoor rooms! We rounded up our favorite modern outdoor furniture and accessories  to help your backyard become a get-together destination all season long.

Outdoor Living Tips and Trends for Winter 2017

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!

5 Outdoor Living New Year’s Resolutions

A new year means a fresh start to living life a little bit differently than the previous year. Do you have an outdoor space that you only use during the day or the summer instead of year round? If you have a backyard that isn’t living up to its fullest potential, it’s time to add some outdoor living upgrades to your New Year’s Resolutions.

Project Spotlight: The Wave House by Mario Romano

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.

8 Sophisticated & Haunting Halloween Cocktails

Halloween doesn’t have to be just for the kids! Throw a fun and sophisticated costume party in your outdoor space, turn up the heat with Infratech heaters and impress your friends all night long with cocktails they’ve never seen before. We’ve rounded up our 8 favorite staple cocktails with a haunting twist for your outdoor Halloween party.

Project Spotlight: North Seattle Home Remodel

Founded in 2006, Alhadeff Group is a boutique general contracting team that builds personalized designs for their clients in Seattle. In a city that rains often, it’s common for outdoor spaces to not be utilized to their fullest potential. In their 10 years in business, Alhadeff Group has created beautiful living spaces that allow homeowners to enjoy the outdoors, rain or shine, in comfort. We talk to founder, Sam Alhadeff, about this North Seattle home renovation.

How to Prepare Your Outdoor Living Space for Fall

As the weather begins to cool down, it’s time to do some maintenance in your home, including your outdoor space. It’s important to make sure everything will operate efficiently through the cold and rain. Here is a checklist of to-dos to extend your outdoor living safely and comfortably.