13 Easy Ideas to Elevate Your Backyard
Pieces for gardening, gathering, and entertaining galore.
With Memorial Day now just around the corner, it’s likely that you’ll be doing some celebrating in the great outdoors. If the barbecue is on a friend or family member’s patio, at least a passing thought will go towards their set-up and how it relates to your own. Playing host supplies less opportunity for observation and inspiration. No matter your plans, allow us to plant a few seeds for how to upgrade your space this summer.
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1/13Fabricated in England since 1938, Hartley Botanic creates bespoke greenhouses in three styles: Victorian, Heritage and Modern. Each structure is made and assembled by hand and backed with a lifetime guarantee. Price upon request.Fabricated in England since 1938, Hartley Botanic creates bespoke greenhouses in three styles: Victorian, Heritage and Modern. Each structure is made and assembled by hand and backed with a lifetime guarantee. Price upon request.
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2/13Utilizing the same cooling capability found in indoor gourmet refrigerators, Liebherr’s 24-inch under-counter outdoor cooler stores beverages at the ideal temperature. The stainless steel exterior stands up to harsh weather. Price upon request, available through P.C. Richard & Son.Utilizing the same cooling capability found in indoor gourmet refrigerators, Liebherr’s 24-inch under-counter outdoor cooler stores beverages at the ideal temperature. The stainless steel exterior stands up to harsh weather. Price upon request, available through P.C. Richard & Son.
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3/13Arhaus presents the Braemar outdoor pendant, a durable all-weather wicker light suitable for a sheltered patio or porch and evenings spent outdoors. $698, SoNo Collection, Norwalk.Arhaus presents the Braemar outdoor pendant, a durable all-weather wicker light suitable for a sheltered patio or porch and evenings spent outdoors. $698, SoNo Collection, Norwalk.
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4/13Jump into a Soake plunge pool for a spa-like experience at home. The New England company manufactures custom-designed precast and tiled pools that can be shipped to your home. Prices start at $27,000.Jump into a Soake plunge pool for a spa-like experience at home. The New England company manufactures custom-designed precast and tiled pools that can be shipped to your home. Prices start at $27,000.
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5/13Caesarstone’s outdoor line of surfacing includes Palm Shade, a white quartz with subtle warm greige veining. The material has been extensively temperature tested to assure color consistency and product integrity. Perfect for outdoor environments like patios, kitchens and bars, this material is nonporous, in addition to being mold and mildew resistant for easy maintenance. Price upon request, available through Ring’s End.Caesarstone’s outdoor line of surfacing includes Palm Shade, a white quartz with subtle warm greige veining. The material has been extensively temperature tested to assure color consistency and product integrity. Perfect for outdoor environments like patios, kitchens and bars, this material is nonporous, in addition to being mold and mildew resistant for easy maintenance. Price upon request, available through Ring’s End.
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6/13Danver’s Cosmopolitan Cooking table includes Invisacook induction technology. It can be used as a cooking surface with two or four burners, or serve as a prep and serving station when entertaining outdoors. $7,500.Danver’s Cosmopolitan Cooking table includes Invisacook induction technology. It can be used as a cooking surface with two or four burners, or serve as a prep and serving station when entertaining outdoors. $7,500.
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7/13Dometic’s Delta Heat outdoor pizza oven is a great add-on to an outdoor kitchen, delivering consistent results and a perfectly crisp pizza crust.Dometic’s Delta Heat outdoor pizza oven is a great add-on to an outdoor kitchen, delivering consistent results and a perfectly crisp pizza crust.
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8/13Stone Forest’s water feature adds a restful and restorative element to the garden. Hand carved with a hammer and chisel from natural granite boulders, this custom fountain is sculpted to emulate a traditional grain milestone. Price upon request.Stone Forest’s water feature adds a restful and restorative element to the garden. Hand carved with a hammer and chisel from natural granite boulders, this custom fountain is sculpted to emulate a traditional grain milestone. Price upon request.
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9/13Create an outdoor room with the Pergola X by StruXure. Close, pivot or slide open the slats with the system’s smart Somfy technology to control the amount of sunlight. Price upon request, available through Durkin’s Awning, Danbury.Create an outdoor room with the Pergola X by StruXure. Close, pivot or slide open the slats with the system’s smart Somfy technology to control the amount of sunlight. Price upon request, available through Durkin’s Awning, Danbury.
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10/13The Kulm fire bowl from Kindred Outdoors + Surrounds is formed from concrete to mimic the look of natural limestone. Offered in four colors, in a choice of a smooth honed surface or a textured Travertine, it can be fired up with propane or natural gas. $3,209, available through Connecticut Stone.The Kulm fire bowl from Kindred Outdoors + Surrounds is formed from concrete to mimic the look of natural limestone. Offered in four colors, in a choice of a smooth honed surface or a textured Travertine, it can be fired up with propane or natural gas. $3,209, available through Connecticut Stone.
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11/13Bar hop to your backyard to serve up drinks with Perlick’s 24-inch Signature Series outdoor beverage dispenser. Manufactured from marine-grade materials and protected with Perlick Armor, these units are designed for extreme conditions. Serve two of your favorite drinks at once, including beer, wine, coffee or carbonated drinks. Add on the Nitro-Dispensing kit for nitro-infused beverages. Available through County TV & Appliance.ÂBar hop to your backyard to serve up drinks with Perlick’s 24-inch Signature Series outdoor beverage dispenser. Manufactured from marine-grade materials and protected with Perlick Armor, these units are designed for extreme conditions. Serve two of your favorite drinks at once, including beer, wine, coffee or carbonated drinks. Add on the Nitro-Dispensing kit for nitro-infused beverages. Available through County TV & Appliance.Â
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12/13True Residential’s 15-inch Clear Ice Machine can produce 85 pounds of ice per day. UL rated for indoor or outdoor use, choose a panel-ready door or a custom shade, like True Residential’s newly-introduced Sage color. $5,789, available through Aitoro Appliances.True Residential’s 15-inch Clear Ice Machine can produce 85 pounds of ice per day. UL rated for indoor or outdoor use, choose a panel-ready door or a custom shade, like True Residential’s newly-introduced Sage color. $5,789, available through Aitoro Appliances.
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13/13Corn Hole anyone? Yardley from Room & Board is an entertaining bean bag toss game. Crafted by Loll Designs in Minnesota, the boards are made from weather-resistant recycled plastic in white, gray, black or navy. $899.Corn Hole anyone? Yardley from Room & Board is an entertaining bean bag toss game. Crafted by Loll Designs in Minnesota, the boards are made from weather-resistant recycled plastic in white, gray, black or navy. $899.
The print version of this article appears with the headline: Out of the Box.
This article appears in the May 2022 issue of CTC&G (Connecticut Cottages & Gardens).
