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Sunroom Accessories for Autumn

If the turning of the seasons is inspiring you to make a little change around your sunroom, consider home accessories for autumn.

  • Fresh oranges. The pillows and tangerine statuettes in the image below show that orange is not always pumpkin-ish.
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Image via Pinterest.
  • Floral. A spice-colored selection of flowers is creatively arranged in an artichoke.
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Image via Pinterest.
  • Candles. For festive light, make you own branch candle arrangement with floating tea lights or obtain a pumpkin chai candle from Nest.
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Image via Pinterest.

 

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Pumpkin chai candle via Nest.
  • Wreath. Grains wreath by Williams-Sonoma looks great through fall and winter.

 

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Grains wreath via Williams-Sonoma.

 

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Since 1991, Outdoor Environments has designed and constructed hundreds of decks and outdoor living projects in the Kansas City area. 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.

AIA: Outdoor Rooms Popular

According to the most recent Home Design Trends Survey from the American Institute of Architects (AIA), outdoor living areas/outdoor rooms are some of the more popular special function spaces. This reflects a growing emphasis on active, practical family lifestyles.

 

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In the backyard, the water reclamation trend has grown in the past year. Low-maintenance, low-irrigation landscaping continues to be important as well. Perhaps this trend is informed by the creative and amenity-filled outdoor living spaces seen in leading magazines.

Architectural Digest featured an outdoor fireplace, ample seating, and waterfall in a Santa Monica, California home.

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Image via Architectural Digest. Architect: Marc Appleton and associate Paul Williger

 

While Elle Decor shows a Santa Barbara, CA pool area that feels like a water park.

 

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Image via Elle Decor. Photo: Jim Bartsch. Credit: Courtesy of ORO Editions

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Deck and Patio Decorations for Fall

As the leaves drop and a chill enters the air, homeowners are giving their decks and patios an autumnal feel with decorations. Here are some that inspire:

  • Planter. Pumpkins and gourds transform a planter. Pottery Barn takes the concept to new heights with its Bicycle Planter.
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Image via Pottery Barn

  • Wreath. For exterior doors, a wreath in earth tones and spice tones conveys the flavor of fall. The Pumpkin Patch Wreath by Williams-Sonoma is a fine example.
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Image via Williams-Sonoma


  • Natural. Bales of hay and other beautifully humble natural items make for a warm and friendly outdoor gathering, as this image from Country Living demonstrates.
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Image via Country Living


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For the Kansas City deck or patio to enhance your home, contact Outdoor Environments, a certified contractor in Overland Park. Visit us online at www.outdoorenvironments.com or call 913-897-2706.


 

Portable Deck and Patio Warming Devices for Fall

While the most luxurious options are outdoor fireplaces and fire pits, you can stay warm outdoors this fall with affordable portable deck warming devices as well. Here are some of the leading options on the market:

  • Patio heater. A portable patio heater, like this Home Depot model, works quite well and weathers the elements. (Follow manufacturer’s instructions for usage and safety.)
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Image via Home Depot

Brookstone's Real Flame Modesto Fireplace

  • Table with integrated fireplace. Restoration Hardware‘s Laguna Concrete Propane Fire Table fires up instantly and lasts hours.
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Image via Restoration Hardware

 

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For the Kansas City deck or patio to enhance your home, contact Outdoor Environments, a certified contractor in Overland Park. Visit us online at www.outdoorenvironments.com or call 913-897-2706.

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Since 1991, Outdoor Environments has designed and constructed hundreds of decks and outdoor living projects in the Kansas City area. 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.

Built-in Planters on Decks and Patios

A deck or patio certainly adds to a home’s livability and resale value. To keep your deck or patio from looking like a plain slab, consider incorporating built-in planters. Here are some images to inspire.

  •  Contemporary. A relatively small lot in Australia was given lush privacy thanks, in part, to built-in planters by C.O.S. Design. Seating is incorporated into the patio’s knee walls.
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Image via Houzz. Design: C.O.S. Designs

  • Transitional. Stained pine planters complement the teak furniture on the deck of this California home designed by Sullivan Design Studio.
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Image via Houzz. Design: Sullivan Design Studio


  • Traditional. Start spreadin’ the news. The built-in planters in this traditional New York flat are as impressive as Gotham’s skyline. (Design: Amber Freda)
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Design: Amber Freda. Image via Houzz.

For built-in planters, decks, and patios in Kansas City, contact Outdoor Environments, a certified contractor in Overland Park. Visit us online at www.outdoorenvironments.com or call 913-897-2706.

Outdoor Fireplaces and Fire Pits

As autumn and its cool nights approach, it’s a good time to prepare by building outdoor fireplaces and fire pits. Here are some useful tips, exemplified by projects we’ve completed at Outdoor Environments.

  • Stone around base. The surface around the base of a fire pit can be made of many materials. Changing the surface material underfoot from wood to stone adds visual interest. You can visually incorporate the fire pit with the rest of the landscape by matching the stone color.
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  • Thick ledge. During warmer months, when the fire is not in use every night, the thick ledge of a fire pit is a place for a person to sit.
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  • Seating wall. A seating wall that follows the contours of the fire pit welcomes guests and divides the deck or patio from the rest of the yard. It is a custom touch that adds a sense of permanence and quality to a property.
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  • Multiple levels. A deck with multiple levels enables the fire pit to have its own zone, which becomes a destination.
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For Kansas City fire pits, outdoor fireplaces and more: contact Outdoor Environments, a certified contractor in Overland Park. Visit us online at www.outdoorenvironments.com or call 913-897-2706.

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Burn Ban for Overland Park

The Overland Park Fire Marshal issued a burn ban for Overland Park, KS last week.

Extreme heat and dry conditions across Kansas have caused the fire-prone conditons.Overland Park

Overland Park suspended open and recreational burning. This bog will let you know when the suspension has been lifted.

Any pending burn permit that has been issued is currently suspended until further notice.

The ban will most likely remain in effect until our area receives appreciable rainfall.

Outdoor grilling is permitted, but grillers should exercise caution and have a fire extinguisher or other fire suppressant readily available.

If you have questions or concerns, contact the Overland Park Fire Prevention Division at 913-888-6066.

 

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