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ilt-in seating, space for stacked wood, and even pizza OUTDOOR FURNITURE, RECONSIDERED
ovens, according to Slattery. One of the biggest trends in outdoor living is the
fresh take on patio furniture. Gone are the days of
While outdoor kitchens have become popular, they uncomfortable and unstylish outdoor furniture — these
can get pricey. If you want the functionality but can’t days it’s all about bringing indoor furniture outside,
afford a custom built outdoor kitchen, Frederick Leary, according to Leary.
CEO of Garden Design Inc. in Allentown, suggests
looking online for outdoor “kitchen kits,” which give “We’re seeing plush outdoor couches with lots of
you the look of an outdoor kitchen, but for less. cushions and living room sets,” Leary says, “whether your
style is contemporary, mid-century modern, or country
PAVE THE WAY kitsch, there’s a lot more options and styles available.”
Another trend gaining traction this year is modern Techo-Bloc Authorized Dealer
patio and walkway pavers, according to Leary. Moving
away from the cobbled, old-world rustic look of years’ past, SEE IT.
new concrete paver designs are moving toward a “clean, LBIUVIELDIT.IT.
contemporary look that have a timeless quality,” Leary says.
Aberdeen Slabs by Techo-Bloc
Looking for a budget-friendly update for you walkways?
Slattery suggests investing in pieces of flagstone that can 4337 Hamilton Blvd,
be filled in with small river rocks or crushed stone for a Allentown, PA 18103
relatively low-budget upgrade. abnaturalstone.com
GIVE YOUR PATIO A FACELIFT 610.398.7200
Concrete patio looking a little worse for the wear? While
homeowners with concrete patios were once limited with
what they could do to fix an old patio, consumers now
have more options. To give your old concrete patio new life,
Slattery suggests covering the patio in pavers, stamping
fresh concrete to look like stone or giving the patio a fresh
coat of patio paint.
LIGHT UP THE YARD
When it comes to lighting, Slattery says it’s trendy to
light up certain features of the house or yard you want to
display. For instance, placing a spotlight on a dramatic
boulder or tree. Lighting can also be used to create a
welcoming ambiance.
“You don’t want it to be overwhelming,” Slattery says,
“the backyard is a bit more subtle.”
For safety, he recommends adding pathway lights to
walkways, especially if you plan to entertain past dark. When
looking to add backyard lighting, Leary says to consider LED
lighting, which offers more flexibility and variety.
ovens, according to Slattery. One of the biggest trends in outdoor living is the
fresh take on patio furniture. Gone are the days of
While outdoor kitchens have become popular, they uncomfortable and unstylish outdoor furniture — these
can get pricey. If you want the functionality but can’t days it’s all about bringing indoor furniture outside,
afford a custom built outdoor kitchen, Frederick Leary, according to Leary.
CEO of Garden Design Inc. in Allentown, suggests
looking online for outdoor “kitchen kits,” which give “We’re seeing plush outdoor couches with lots of
you the look of an outdoor kitchen, but for less. cushions and living room sets,” Leary says, “whether your
style is contemporary, mid-century modern, or country
PAVE THE WAY kitsch, there’s a lot more options and styles available.”
Another trend gaining traction this year is modern Techo-Bloc Authorized Dealer
patio and walkway pavers, according to Leary. Moving
away from the cobbled, old-world rustic look of years’ past, SEE IT.
new concrete paver designs are moving toward a “clean, LBIUVIELDIT.IT.
contemporary look that have a timeless quality,” Leary says.
Aberdeen Slabs by Techo-Bloc
Looking for a budget-friendly update for you walkways?
Slattery suggests investing in pieces of flagstone that can 4337 Hamilton Blvd,
be filled in with small river rocks or crushed stone for a Allentown, PA 18103
relatively low-budget upgrade. abnaturalstone.com
GIVE YOUR PATIO A FACELIFT 610.398.7200
Concrete patio looking a little worse for the wear? While
homeowners with concrete patios were once limited with
what they could do to fix an old patio, consumers now
have more options. To give your old concrete patio new life,
Slattery suggests covering the patio in pavers, stamping
fresh concrete to look like stone or giving the patio a fresh
coat of patio paint.
LIGHT UP THE YARD
When it comes to lighting, Slattery says it’s trendy to
light up certain features of the house or yard you want to
display. For instance, placing a spotlight on a dramatic
boulder or tree. Lighting can also be used to create a
welcoming ambiance.
“You don’t want it to be overwhelming,” Slattery says,
“the backyard is a bit more subtle.”
For safety, he recommends adding pathway lights to
walkways, especially if you plan to entertain past dark. When
looking to add backyard lighting, Leary says to consider LED
lighting, which offers more flexibility and variety.
