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The lure of the mountains has expanded from ski hills, chalets and cozy fireplaces to sprawling outdoor spaces appointed with lavish accessories and amenities – all designed “to bring the outdoors in.”
Spaces once reserved for swing sets are now being turned into elegant outdoor extensions of the home with patios full of flowers, water features, hot tubs and complete outdoor kitchens.
“Now that summer in Colorado has been discovered, people are wanting to maximize their time in their gardens,” says interior designer Charise Buckley of Full Circle Design Group, adding the movement toward enhanced outdoor living areas started about 10 years ago. “We have achieved this using expansive glazing, stone, a mixture of metals combined with different woods, textures, colors and the extensive use of water features. We are now creating outdoor kitchens, dining areas, sitting areas and bathing areas.”
Improved outdoor areas often become the focal point of gatherings and entertaining. Outdoor kitchens and elaborate barbecues help accommodate the busy hostess. “In some cases, people are almost taking a commercial-grade kitchen outdoors,” says Tom Perfetti, director of sales and development at Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa. One client, he adds, recently replaced a built-in grill with a stainless-steel, four-burner, 48” grill complete with an infrared rotisserie burner. The outdoor table provides seating for 10. Says Perfetti: “People prefer to be outside.”
The 16th Annual Summit County Parade of Homes is Sept. 18, 19, 25 & 26. Tickets are $10 each and good for entry to 23 homes. Proceeds benefit The Summit Foundation. Official Programs available starting August 20 at most Summit County Real Estate offices, Visitor Information Centers & City Markets. Tickets may be purchased at www.summitcountybuilders.org/paradeofhomes and Summit County City Markets. Please read the Summit Daily News each Saturday for trends to look for at the 2010 event.
Spaces once reserved for swing sets are now being turned into elegant outdoor extensions of the home with patios full of flowers, water features, hot tubs and complete outdoor kitchens.
“Now that summer in Colorado has been discovered, people are wanting to maximize their time in their gardens,” says interior designer Charise Buckley of Full Circle Design Group, adding the movement toward enhanced outdoor living areas started about 10 years ago. “We have achieved this using expansive glazing, stone, a mixture of metals combined with different woods, textures, colors and the extensive use of water features. We are now creating outdoor kitchens, dining areas, sitting areas and bathing areas.”
Improved outdoor areas often become the focal point of gatherings and entertaining. Outdoor kitchens and elaborate barbecues help accommodate the busy hostess. “In some cases, people are almost taking a commercial-grade kitchen outdoors,” says Tom Perfetti, director of sales and development at Maximum Comfort Pool & Spa. One client, he adds, recently replaced a built-in grill with a stainless-steel, four-burner, 48” grill complete with an infrared rotisserie burner. The outdoor table provides seating for 10. Says Perfetti: “People prefer to be outside.”
The 16th Annual Summit County Parade of Homes is Sept. 18, 19, 25 & 26. Tickets are $10 each and good for entry to 23 homes. Proceeds benefit The Summit Foundation. Official Programs available starting August 20 at most Summit County Real Estate offices, Visitor Information Centers & City Markets. Tickets may be purchased at www.summitcountybuilders.org/paradeofhomes and Summit County City Markets. Please read the Summit Daily News each Saturday for trends to look for at the 2010 event.
