Kick off summer with 10 stunning outdoor spaces

Posted by Annalisa Burgos | May 27, 2010

CHD-10-Stunning-Outdoor-SpacesIn honor of the Memorial Day weekend and the official kickoff to summer, we bring you this from HGTV FrontDoor’s Cool Houses files:

These 10 homes for sale may be cool, but their decks, patios and porches are hot.

If outdoor entertaining is your forte, you don’t want to miss these amazing spaces. With panoramic views, inviting seating areas and high-tech features, these decks and patios are perfect for al fresco dining or casual poolside cocktails.

From an open-air man cave to a Zen-inspired courtyard, see outdoor living taken to the next level.

See the lavish outdoor rooms and the homes for sale >>

And check out a new set of cool houses for sale each week at FrontDoor.com/coolhouses.

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Outdoor kitchens perfect for your Memorial Day barbecue

Posted by Annalisa Burgos | May 25, 2009

Every time Memorial Day rolls around, my husband dreams about grilling amazing food and entertaining friends in our awesome outdoor kitchen.

But since we live in Manhattan,  that dream will have to wait until we can get more acreage. But we can start shopping now. Here’s my collection of favorites from across the Web.

Really love the look of natural stone with stainless steel appliances embedded.

And you have to have a pool with your outdoor kitchen!

The one thing I would add is a walk-up bar built into the pool connecting it to the kitchen area. That way people who are swimming can refill their drinks without getting out of the pool!

And check out FrontDoor.com for tips and inspiration for turning your outdoor area into the perfect oasis.

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