Wondering how to create beautiful outdoor spaces? Check out our presentation as it offers a plethora of professional tips for designing large spaces or the smallest cozy corner. Examples include a large outdoor kitchen, lighting, seating areas, use of plantings, as well as various finish materials. We also incorporate tips for enhancing all of the senses including water features and creative art projects.

1. Presented by
Wendy Albee & Cathy Briskorn
NKBA, Master Builders Association, CGP, CAPs

3. Create Rooms
 Kitchen, dining, fire pit, lounging, etc.
 Divide spaces with plants, natural setting, stone
wall, trellis, benches, flooring material, or walkways

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• Draw a map of the area delineating the rooms
• Make a priority list

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Kitchen, dining, and gathering areas

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Barbeque, warming drawer, sink, fridge, icemaker,
hood, and cabinet storage

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Dining table seats 10 comfortably

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Comfortable “Family Room”

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Rooms can also be created in smaller spaces

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Sitting area around fire pit and dining area at far end
with barbeque

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Any size space can be used including 6 ft. wide side of
a house

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Various ‘rooms’ divided by water feature.

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Rooms connected by a walkway

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Or a bridge

15. Use a Focal Point
 Keeps the room balanced
 Offers much needed structure to the space
 Allows the ability to layer elements

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A great view

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Stunning water view

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A traditional fireplace

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An Architectural Element

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A Garden Bed
Or Potted Plants

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A water feature

23. Utilize Your Garden!
 Incorporate favorite plants
 As always, be aware how they will change over time
 Use colors inside your home to ‘tie’ spaces together

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Romantic setting

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Even more romantic!

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Small and Cozy

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Walls of Flowers & a Green Carpet

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Stately trees add drama

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Hedges, pots, vines all add to the ambiance

30. Light it Up!
 General lighting
 Light focal point and featured elements
 Create ambient lighting

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Pendant lights, sconces, fan light, and recessed lights

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General and ambient light all on dimmers

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Addition of pendant lights

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Chandelier and String Lights

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Spot Lights

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Candle Light

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Solar Light

38. Color Creates
Interest
 Coordinate color palette with interior
 Easy to create impact using flowers , furniture, and
accessories in same/similar colors
 One accent furniture piece adds interest

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Warm Colors Pop

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Cool Colors Are Serene

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Accessorize with a bright rug and umbrella

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Or Just Have FunWith Color

43. Add Details
 Excite the senses
 Control what you can
 Partner with nature

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Sound ofWater

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Sound of water
combined with
furniture

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Unique flooring

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Table Scapes

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50. Make It Personal
 Get creative
 Use unique materials or re-purpose materials
 Add personality to your exterior rooms

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Bottle Art

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Get creative

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Garden Art

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Recycle materials

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Flying Fish Art
Tile ‘River’

56. • Create Rooms
• Use a Focal Point
• UtilizeYour Garden
• Light It Up!
• Color Creates Interest
•Add Details
• Make It Personal