Outdoor Environments

Patios Popular in National Magazines

outdoorenv — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:00:43 +0000

National design magazines have been writing about patios more than ever this spring. It’s easy to see why–patios increase living space and add to a home’s resale value. Let’s take a look at what patio styles are on the newsstands:

Better Homes and Gardens suggests softening the edges of a patio with a border of flowers. Taller shrubs are suggested for privacy.

Better Homes and Gardens

House Beautiful shows plush patios that are made into outdoor rooms. The magazine suggests that furniture be not only fashionable but also weather resistant, portable comfortable, and easy to maintain.

House Beautiful (Photo: Trevor Tondro)

Architectural Digest showed the pool patio of designer Michael Schaible’s Mexican home. The outdoor area is designed to accommodate entertaining and reflect the home’s international style architecture.

Architectural Digest

For a pool patio or deck beautiful enough to be in a magazine, contact Outdoor Environments, a certified contractor in Kansas City. Visit us online at www.outdoorenvironments.com or call 913-897-2706.

Unique Solutions for Outdoor Environments

outdoorenv — Thu, 10 May 2012 16:59:13 +0000

Outdoor Environments has designed and built hundreds of decks and outdoor living projects in the Kansas City area. Here is what makes them distinctive:

Quality design. Our decks and patios are custom-designed to complement the existing architecture and to make outdoor space more livable.

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Proper budget considerations. Each project is completed on-time, within budget, and in accordance with all codes and guidelines.

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Superior craftsmanship. Outdoor Environments was the annual recipient of NARI Awards for Design, Building and Contracting Excellence.

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Outdoor Environments was founded in 1991. We are charter members of the Kansas City National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) as well as the Home Builder’s Association of Greater Kansas City. We have been featured in national and local publications including Qualified Remodeler, Today’s Homeowner, Executive Real Estate and Kansas City Homes & Gardens.

Magazines Celebrate Outdoor Kitchens

outdoorenv — Wed, 09 May 2012 14:18:32 +0000

National design magazines have been buzzing about outdoor kitchens this month. And for good reason–outdoor kitchens are more distinctive than ever. Let’s take a look at what outdoor kitchen styles are on the newstands:

House Beautiful showed this large outdoor kitchen in Nantucket. Natural stone and calm lines help it blend gracefully into the landscape.

House Beautiful shows outdoor kitchen by Kris Horiuchi (Photo: Trevor Tondro)

Elle Decor covered the creative outdoor kitchens that are seen in the book The New Outdoor Kitchen (Tauton Press).

Coastal Living wrote about an outdoor kitchen with a deck, which provides both a natural look and slip-resistance.

Coastal Living kitchen shows off decking. (Photo:Brian Vanden Brink)

Better Homes and Gardens celebrated stacked stone with this homey outdoor kitchen.

Better Homes and Gardens shows built-in entertaining area.

Outdoor Environments is the certified contractor you need for custom outdoor kitchens in Kansas City. Visit us online at www.outdoorenvironments.com or call 913-897-2706.