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    Designer brain –

    When a client comes to you with a long wish list of landscape elements, your designer brain kicks into gear and is up for the challenge! It’s like a jigsaw puzzle. You try to fit all the pieces together seamlessly, meanwhile creating a flow throughout.

    This particular client asked to incorporate the following: A pool with a shallow and deep zone, a diving board, a raised spa, an outdoor kitchen with a grill and sink, a lounge TV area, a raised fire pit, and multiple entertainment areas.

    What a wonderful project to dive into this fall. After getting the design and permits completed, the pool installation can start as soon as the weather warms up next year. SketchUp is a fantastic tool to really get a sense of the space and to see if all the landscape elements area working together to make an outstanding backyard.

    Let’s check out the design –
    Close the house is the outdoor kitchen along with the main entertainment area and outdoor dining table. All the elements are centered off the house’s chimney.

    North of the pool’s tanning ledge is the raised outdoor spa. This spa is 8’ in diameter and will comfortably fit up to 6 to 7 adults.

    The raised fire pit with a curved back seat wall is the destination zone. Also, there is still plenty of lawn space east of the fire pit for outdoor sport activities and play. All around there is a space for everyone to enjoy!

    Do any of these areas spark your interest? Check out website and give us a call.

    Refreshing swims in your own backyard may be in your near future as well!

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    A look ahead…

    “2014 is all about balance.  People finally appreciate that being in nature and in the garden is pure bliss. But now they want the garden to do double duty: A Zen oasis and the social hub for entertaining.” –Katie Dubow, creative director of Garden Media.

    At Van Zelst, Inc. these growing trends have always and will continue to be a part of our philosophy.

    Year Round Outdoor Living
    A fire feature is a great way to extend the season.  Fire pits have become quite popular in the landscape.

    Van Zelst, Inc., fire pit

    The Outdoor Kitchen
    For the chef in the family this is a great amenity. Now the chef can be a part of the social gathering in your outdoor living space. These spaces can be as simple as a built in grill to a complete “kitchen” with sink, refrigerator, pizza oven, etc.

    Van Zelst, Inc., outdoor kitchen

    Outdoor Seating and Dining areas
    Bringing the indoors out requires comfortable spaces for family and friends.  A table to gather round and break bread can create lasting memories.

    Van Zelst, Inc., Glenview Residence

    These are just a few of the trends of 2014, want to know more? Check us out at www.vanzelst.com .

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