Product Description

Filled with inspiring ideas and dependable planning advice, this resourceful book takes readers through the process of choosing the right kind of outdoor space, creating a smart design, and selecting the best materials for the location and budget. Clear, detailed illustrations and photos visually instruct readers on how designs work to meet the requirements of different settings. Step-by-step overviews of constructing decks and patios ensures complete understanding of what is involved in the building process. Discussions of the pros and cons of a wide range of material choices help homeowners shop for supplies or work with contractors on selections. Expert design ideas for furnishings, lighting, cooking spaces, and more enhance any outdoor living area.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #545223 in Books
• Published on: 2008-02-26
• Released on: 2008-02-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 216 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9780696236075
• Condition: USED - VERY GOOD
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Customer Reviews

Great Book for Design Ideas
I picked up this book because my Mom's backyard needs an update. Lots of sloping and dips in her yard. Trying to decide out of pavers, flagstone, concrete or wood decking was a challenge because all of them can be beautiful. This book had lots of great pictures with clear details. There was some helpful information, but a lot of it was basic and common sense stuff. It's a great book for helping you find what you do and don't like. Of course the challenge is that it can also give you ideas that may complicate the decision-making process. It would have been helpful if names of designers and location were used or in the Furnishings and Accessories section having a web link to the supplier. Unfortunately, none of the information of where to buy or who designed the decks or patios was provided. So think of this as a great photo book for ideas.

Nice pics, but not very useful
I got this so I could get ideas for a deck and patio that I was having installed this summer. I did not find this particular book very helpful, but others might. I did better by going to the masonry places and the deck places and just getting ideas from different contractors.