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PALM

BEACH

3 Ways to Transform Your
Home’s Outdoor Spaces

Pat i o & C a s u a l F u r n i t u r e

7350 Highland Road (M-59)‡:aterford
www.PalmBeachPatio.com

StatePoint

(248)-666-2880

2081850

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• Stair Lifts
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248-918-0191

465 Enterprise Court Bloomfield Hills, MI 48302
Near Telegraph & Square Lake
(behind Costco, across from the Detroit Skating Club)

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2091060

38 May 5 • 2016

W

ith a bit of creative energy,
you can transform your
standard yard into a
versatile area to relax and entertain,
extending your living space outdoors
and adding value to your home.
Here are three improvements to
consider.

FULLFLEDGED BAR
Anyone who has hosted a party out-
doors knows that one of the biggest
challenges for keeping guests happy
is keeping drinks refilled. While a
cooler suffices for chilling beverages, a
fully stocked bar outdoors can expand
your hosting capabilities and save you
the trouble of going in and out of the
house unnecessarily.
It can be as simple as a small serving
station with room for a few barstools
or much more involved, depending
on your space and needs. To protect
against both rain and shine, consider
a covered bar so both you and your
guests can stay comfortable.
Take into account your landscap-
ing and design style when making
decisions. Whatever material you opt
for, make sure it is waterproofed for
longevity.

MODERN FIREPLACE
A fireplace makes an excellent year-
round focal point and can enhance
outdoor entertaining.
“A contemporary fireplace is a
sophisticated way to extend your living

space beyond the walls of your home,”
says Monica Turner, product manager
for Heat & Glo.
Contemporary, innovative designs
are allowing homeowners to execute
this upgrade with style and an expec-
tation of durability — like the Palazzo
from Heat & Glo, which features a
linear design with a clean look and is
built to withstand the elements. The
Palazzo features marine-grade premi-
um stainless steel that will maintain its
luster for years, outdoor-rated, multi-
colored LED lights that shine through
crushed glass for visual appeal, and
an industry-first retractable Power
Screen that ensures safety, moving up
and down at the press of a button and
preventing debris from entering the
fireplace. For more information, visit
heatnglo.com.

RETHINK FURNITURE
Patio furniture has come a long way
in recent years. No longer do you need
to sacrifice complete comfort when
spending time in the great outdoors
— you can outfit your deck or patio
with couches and daybeds. Cushioning
made from state-of-the-art fabrics
designed for the outdoors is making
it possible to transform a deck into a
veritable living room.
Complete the feel with all the enter-
tainment trappings you could expect
to enjoy indoors, such as speakers or
even a television.
This season, spend some time out-
doors. A few key additions to the space
can offer maximum comfort and fun

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