Open House
GO BIG AND STAY HOME Sometimes you just have to go all-out when remodeling — for both indoors and out
ARTICLE JODI HORNER
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hen Mike and Theresa Garland decided to replace
To coordinate with the interior of their home, the
their 10-year-old deck they did just that—and
Garlands chose traditional stone masonry that includes
constructed a living space that fits the needs their current
graceful arches and custom banisters with box newels and
active lifestyle with two young boys as well as the inevita-
wrought iron balusters.
ble whirlwind as the children grow.
“Mike and I came up with the design ourselves based
“Outdoor living has grown increasingly popular
on an Old World traditional look,” Theresa says. “The
within the last 8-10 years,” says Mary Van, who works
interior of the home has many arches along the door-
as the director for Elite Landscape and Outdoor Living.
ways and other parts of the home, so we transitioned
“Especially living in Colorado, a majority of people here
more of that theme to the outside.”
love to be outdoors.” Embracing outdoor living at its best, the Garlands decided to schedule a free consultation with Elite.
While the Garlands’ architectural style may be Old World, the amenities are anything but. Using the highest-quality components and materials, Elite installed a
“My husband chose Elite Landscape & Outdoor Living
composite deck and waterproof undercover deck system,
because of the honesty in customer service and their
Belgard paver patio and walkways, outdoor heating lamps
ability to construct whatever we wanted,” Theresa says
and ceiling fans, custom outdoor kitchen and refrigerator,
of their design and construction company choice.
sound system, and LED lighting.
Elite’s modus operandi “is to hear the client’s wish list and budget for the project,” Mary says. In this case, the owners “visualized an outdoor living space that was safe and fun for their children, and also a great space to entertain.”
“Our priority is to create a design that the homeowner is happy with,” Mary proclaims. With the luxurious comfort and Old World ambience of the Garland’s outdoor living area, Elite Landscape &
Mary says that the design process is “just as exciting as
Outdoor Living has clearly effected some “new world”
the result,” since Elite uses a program that produces a 3D
magic for the family to enjoy the best of modern outdoor
visual of the design before any saws are set awhirl. “No
living in Colorado.
unwanted surprises!” she beams.
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Highlands Ranch Lifestyle | August 2017
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