Backyard Blueprints Style, Design & Details for Outdoor Living

by Stevens, David; Harpur, Jerry

• ISBN13: 9781402713507
• ISBN10: 1402713509
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-03-01
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

Look no further than this treasure trove of sound advice, innovative ideas, and creative blueprint drawings. Use it to turn your backyard spaces into perfect outdoor rooms -- practical and mysterious, comfortable and fun. Havens where you'll want to spend time. Lounging in a chair. Dining under the stars. Playing with the kids. Getting back to nature among beautiful flowers. Just step outside and start planning! Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Blueprints in preparation	p. 7
Blueprints for design	p. 17
Style uncovered	p. 20
Controlling space	p. 33
Designing with space	p. 45
Material world	p. 56
Blueprints for furnishing	p. 65
Outdoor furniture	p. 69
Water features	p. 76
Work and play	p. 85
Arbors and arches	p. 92
Ornament	p. 100
Designing with light	p. 106
Blueprints for planting	p. 113
Designing with plants	p. 116
Shape, texture, and color	p. 122
Particular places	p. 132
Index	p. 142
Acknowledgments	p. 144
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