Fireplaces and Kitchens

Creating an inviting, ambient setting makes all the difference in the quality of your outdoor living.

Outdoor living isn't a novel concept. The Victorians enjoyed screened porches and summer rooms that were shuttered for the winter.  And now comes the era of taking our indoor comforts outside.

We've all redone our kitchens and bathrooms, or redecorated our homes several times.  Now its time we turn our attention outdoors.  If our homes reflect our lifestyles, it makes sense that its interior personality be extended outside.

The outdoor room is not just the hottest design buzzword.  It's value-added real estate - a bonus space that may afford many of the same comforts as are inside the home. And it boosts property value as much as 30 percent, some experts say.  Expand your creative thinking to include structures such as pergolas, pavilions, full kitchens with built-in grills,  and of course, the hearth of your outdoor room – the fireplace.

An outdoor fireplace is an excellent way to create ambience. More and more, homeowners are expanding their living spaces outdoors and adding weather-proof  fireplaces and fire pits to the patio. Following the popularity of Chimineas, and portable patio fireplaces, custom outdoor  fireplaces are a logical no-brainer for real and symbolic warmth.  The cool climate in Western Pennsylvania attracts a warm glowing fire for extended use of the back yard patio. The hearth becomes a natural magnet for a cozy grouping of sofa and chairs inviting relaxation, intimate conversation, and ultimate outdoor living.