Design Ideas for Decks & Patios [Paperback]

Heidi King (Author)

Book Description

Series: Design Ideas | Publication Date: March 1, 2008

Design Ideas for Decks and Patios presents ideas, styles, and the latest trends designed to cater to the outdoor-living needs and desires of today's homeowners.  Living it up stylishly in today's casual open-air "rooms" calls for serious design consideration.  In this photo-driven book, readers will find lots of examples of floating and single- and multi-level decks and attached structures (gazebos, pergolas, built-ins, stairs and railing) and soft-set as well as mortar-based patios.  The book also comes with information and tips for choosing a site and shape, plus a rundown on material options (wood versus synthetic decking; stone, brick, interlocking pavers, and concrete).  In addition, Design Ideas for Decks and Patios helps reader make important decisions that will affect how they will use the space:  choosing furnishings; controlling light and shade; equipping a cooking area or outdoor kitchen; integrating a pool, spa, or water feature; outfitting the deck and patio with media accoutrements; and extending the season with a fireplace or fire pit and heating and cooling devices.

Editorial Reviews

Review

“...an inspirational handbook of ideas...”

 

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Mar 2008

About the Author

A former editor with Oxmoor House Publishing Company, Heidi Tyline King writes about decorating and home-improvement. Her work appears routinely in publications such as Woman's Day, Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publications, Southern Living/Oxmoor House publications, and Family Fun. She has written eleven books, including two on home improvement, and contributed to numerous others. King and her family have built one custom home and are in the process of building another. She lives in Tallahassee, Florida.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Creative Homeowner; Revised edition (March 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1580113982
• ISBN-13: 978-1580113984
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #984,277 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Ideas!, May 14, 2008

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Charity Myers "Creative Mess" (Sunny Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Design Ideas for Decks & Patios (Paperback)

I love this book. It inspired me to work on my outdoor living space.
I have incorporated several ideas and designs from the book and my place is looking better and better...can't wait to have my summer party!

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Esoteric, February 12, 2009

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Dylan Foss (Wisconsin) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Design Ideas for Decks & Patios (Paperback)

I checked this book out from my library. I found it esoteric and not helpful for the ordinary homeowner. If you live north of Florida, don't bother with this book.