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Ultimate Outdoor Entertainment Patio: Kitchen, Fire, Water, and Fireplace

A timeless patio integrates every comfort: state-of-the-art barbecue with tile counter and sink, firepit for marshmallows, water feature for serenity, outdoor fireplace for chilly evenings.

Construction Details

Large manmade boulders (manufactured on-site) anchor each element
Recycled timber screen with copper verdigris paint
Stained, embossed concrete floor—Persian carpet complexity
Fireplace, counter base, walls: Rastra blocks (recycled plastic foam + cement)

Planting

Small beds and pockets contain richly textured succulents and drought-tolerant plants.

Design: Nick Williams & Associates, Tarzana, CA (818) 996-4010

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