Today's Trends: Outdoor Living for Central Florida Homes
A new generation of outdoor lighting that blends natural aesthetics with indoor functionality is available through Kichler Lighting (right). Dubbed Outdoor Portables, these attractive table lamps feature oyster-textured, Sunbrella-brand fabric on the shades. The material is stain-, fade- and mildew resistant.
Sit a Spell
These oversized outdoor furnishings from Robb & Stucky Patio’s Shambala collection (above) are plush and elegant but use weather-resistant materials such as rust-free aluminum frames and Sunbrella fabrics. They’re ideal for entertaining or just lounging.
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No Diving!
Larger hot tubs and spas, such as this hybrid designed by Lucia, Kassik & Monday (left), save space and can even double as small swimming pools with the hot water turned off. The hot tub shown here seats 12.
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Not a Paultry Pantry
This complete outdoor kitchen (right) features new sliding smoker boxes that make it a snap to add wood chips while preparing your favorite foods. In addition, stay-cationers love the cutting board that lifts to dump scraps down a trash chute and into a hidden garbage receptacle. And a dry-storage pantry allows dry goods, cookware and more to be stowed away safe from pests and the elements. It’s all available at Aggressive Appliances.
Party on, Dude
With new LED lighting, you can illuminate special pool and spa features including sheer descents, perimeters and steps. And it’s energy-efficient. These ColorLogic systems (left), manufactured by Hayward Pool Products and available locally at Great White Pool Construction, can be programmed to put on a light show via remote control with no color wheel or other moving parts.
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Just Add Salt
No more red eyes or smelling like chlorine. The Aqua Rite Electronic Chlorine Generator (right), manufactured by Hayward Pool Products and available through Great White Pool Construction, produces and distributes chlorine every day, automatically, while the pool is being filtered. The device installs on standard filtration systems and are useable for both new construction and existing pools.
Firepits, The Sequel
Cast aluminum and copper firepits are now the rage as outdoor enthusiasts discover that the ceramics and the wrought irons of most traditional firepits last just a season before giving out. This particular one is a Copper Frontgate 40” by Grandin Road (left).
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