Inspiration for Serious Outside Spaces1001 Ideas for Outdoor Spaces will inspire readers to upgrade their outdoor living areas. Whether budget allows for a few added accessories and plants or a full landscaping project complete with a deck or patio, this book will offer readers the many options they have to get the perfect outdoor space. With homeowners spending considerable time transforming outdoor spaces into practical and elegant additions to the home, selecting the right flooring, overheads, and accessories for outdoor rooms are now all essential steps in the design process. Along with hundreds of photos, this book walks the reader through the design process, material selection, safety concerns, basic building techniques, and the latest information on materials-including new recycled and composite materials-to set the perfect foundation for the dream outdoor space.

Author Biography

Brett S. Martin (Minneapolis, MN) has written and edited more than a dozen books that equip homeowners to undertake home-remodeling projects.