Dallas' Regenesis Design Build received a Regional “Contractor


of the Year” (CotY) award from NARI in the category of “Residential Exterior $100,000 and Over for this beautiful outdoor living area.


There are many factors involved in planning and creating an outdoor oasis that is visually stimulating and complements elements of the surrounding architecture while suiting the appropriate lifestyle and budget. A modern builder or remodeler needs to be versed in innovative and eco-friendly landscape design and irrigation systems, deck and retaining wall construction, and proper installation of outdoor kitchens, fireplaces and accent lighting.


For the outdoor living area to truly function as an additional living space, it is often complete with kitchen, dining and living spaces designed for entertaining. There are no limits to the appliances that you can use outdoors. Pro-level outdoor kitchens are engineered to withstand climate changes. Advances in cabinetry expand the options homeowners have to design around their appliances. Lush, relaxing, resort-like exteriors are furnished with high-end outdoor all weather furniture, high performance outdoor flat screen televisions, sound systems, fashionable accessories and rugs, high-end ceiling treatments and floor surfaces —all of which rival indoor furnishings for beauty and functionality.


OTB's proprietary ResinKast® system, delivered factory finished, simulates


real wood on the pictured trellises and summer kitchen cabinetry. Available from Elite Enterprises 817-295-5574. www.elitenterprises.us.


Outdoor furniture is one of many products available from DFW Interiors www.dfwinteriors.com 214-221-4949.


To assure all the comforts that were once limited to indoor rooms, mosquito/insect eliminators, including motorized screens, are also popular. By screening a patio, you also reduce harmful UV rays and can lower patio temperatures by 10 to 20 degrees.


Independent Brick Distributors that comprise the DFW Brick Council provide everything you need in one location to complete your masonry job, including pavers for your porches, walkways


and driveways. Photo, courtesy of Clay Structures. See the DFW Brick Council ad on the Inside Front Cover of this issue for more information or visit www.dfwbrickcouncil.com


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