terraced rock waterfalls provide a melodious sound as well as dimensional interest to any yard.

HOT NEW TRENDS

in design parlance, trendy backyards are now defined as “rooms.” think about it. they include kitchens, dining areas, privacy corners, sitting areas with fire pits, and little Zen sanctuaries with pools and waterfalls.

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At the top of the list are outdoor kitchens. After all, they are where everyone gathers. in Colorado, with its generally mild climate, cooking outdoors is a year-round pleasure. And open-air kitchens can be as simple or elaborate as your needs. throwing a steak on the barbie has taken on a whole new meaning. the old charcoal barbeques have morphed into elaborate systems of sophisticated appliances from freestanding to built-ins. set in beautiful stone counters, they can be surrounded by pre-fab modular cabinetry, meant explicitly for stucco or stone.

built-in grills can be gas or electric. or for a high-end design, the hybrid, one of the biggest trends in outdoor cooking, combines the ease of gas with the flavor of charcoal or smoker. the possibilities for outdoor designer kitchens are endless. think about refrigerators, sinks, bars….