Canon City Spring Home & Garden Show 2022

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March 11-12 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

March 11 and 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

March 12 at the Abbey Fieldhouse, 2951 U.S. 50.

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Home fires affect tens of thousands each year: 5 tips to protect your family (BPT) - Nobody wants to believe a catastrophic event like a fire can happen to them, but home fires affect tens of thousands of families every year. According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), home fires occur more in the winter than during any other season. Take the following steps to ensure your family and home are protected from the unexpected.

1) Test, maintain and replace.

Correct smoke alarm placement, regular maintenance and alarm replacement are essential parts of a comprehensive fire safety plan. Once alarms are installed on every level and in every bedroom, test them regularly, change the batteries every six months if battery-powered and be sure all alarms have a battery backup if hardwired. If you can’t think of when you last installed your smoke alarms, chances are, it’s time to replace them.

Smoke alarms don’t last forever and need to be

replaced at least every 10 years. When it’s time to replace your alarms, install alarms with a 10-year sealed battery that eliminates late-night battery chirps and battery replacements for a decade.

2) Plan and practice your escape plan.

Installing smoke alarms is step one, but knowing what to do when they go off is vital to your home safety plan. Involve everybody in your household when developing an emergency escape plan. Collectively identify two exits out of each room, including windows and doors, and set a dedicated meeting spot outside. Once outside, stay outside and call 911.

Be sure to practice your escape plan with your entire family at least twice a year.

“When developing an escape plan, it’s important to prioritize escaping, leaving all personal belongings behind,” said Ashley Gocken, a home safety expert with First Alert, a leader in residential fire safety. “The planning process helps families practice how to safely evacuate children, pets and anyone in the household needing special assistance.”

3) Identify your exit.

Doors are a great way to gauge the closeness of a fire. Before opening a door, feel the doorknob or higher on the door with the back of your hand. If it is hot, or if there is smoke coming around the door, leave it closed and use your second way out. If you decide to open a door, do it slowly and be ready to shut it quickly if heavy smoke or fire is present. If you can’t get out, cover vents and cracks around the door with clothing, towels or newspapers to keep smoke out. Call 911, stay where you are and signal for help at the window with a lightcolored cloth or flashlight.

4) Stay low.

If you encounter smoke while escaping from a fire, consider using an alternative escape route.

However, heavy smoke and poisonous gases collect first along the ceiling, so if you must escape through smoke, drop to the floor, crawl on your hands and knees and keep your head 12 to 24 inches above the floor.

5) Close windows and doors.

Before bed or when leaving home, you should always close windows and doors as

a preventative measure. This is important because oxygen will allow fires to continue to grow if a fire does start. Closing windows and doors holds back the radiating heat of fire for a short period. If a fire breaks out when you are home, focus on your escape plan rather than closing windows and doors. This allows you a better chance to escape and can also improve otherwise untenable conditions.

To learn more about how to keep your family and home safe from fire, visit FirstAlert.com.

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The Canon Home & Garden Show is March 11th (10am - 6pm) and March 12th (8:30am - 3:30pm). At the Abbey Field House, 2951 Hwy. 50, Canon City, CO. Stop by our booth and register to win a basket of goodies.Two drawings each day.

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Designers’ trends to get your kitchen and bathroom ready for 2022 (BPT) - Life at home has changed a lot and, for many people, being “on trend” has taken a backseat to designing around their needs. When it comes to styling your kitchen and bathroom, taking time to choose stylish, yet lasting options, will improve the look and feel of your space for years.

Delta Faucet Company product designers and Delta Faucet lighting partner Kichler Lighting are sharing the timeless kitchen and bathroom trends they’re seeing in real customers’ homes that will last well beyond the next trip around the sun.

2022 Trend 1: Comfort Comes First “Homes are our safe space from what’s happening in the world,” said AJ Tentler, Delta Faucet Company industrial designer. “Items, colors and finishes need to reflect that feeling of relaxed comfort.”

Sharp edges and harsh lines are out. We’re now craving curves and softer lines to create

a relaxing and calming oasis. Warm greys and wood in its natural state are coming together in both kitchens and bathrooms to create spaces that never feel forced.

2022 Trend 2: Hidden Helpfulness “The features that will gain the most momentum are things that aid your daily function,” said Maris Park Borris, Delta Faucet industrial designer. “It will be more about hidden helpfulness.”

Simple interactions that make daily life easier is the future of technology. Smart outlets and switches add a world of customization to lighting. In faucets, intuitive functions, like technology that turns on a faucet with a simple touch, is just one example of unseen technology that improves daily life.

2022 Trend 3: Designs You Can Feel “We’ve been in sensory deprivation for the last year,” said Park Borris. “People are craving both visual and physical texture.”

Texture and finish are going to be more in-focus than ever. Wallpaper that adds a tactile and visual texture, or fixture finishes, can create an emotional connection with a huge impact on a space.

2022 Trend 4: Mix and Match “We can add eclecticism and our own style - like traditional knobs in a modern kitchen,” said Park Borris.

We’re all searching for ways to make a space our own. Mixing and matching styles and finishes is a unique way to accomplish that. Farmhouse blended with Scandinavian styles. A gold-hued shower head with black shower doors. It’s all about what speaks to you.

2022 Trend 5: Timelessly Tailored “In 2022, customizable sconces are on the rise,” said Greg Martin, Kichler Lighting creative director. “Being able to have moveable arms, pin-up and plug-in options allow you to curate your own look.”

Tailored, purposeful and customized pieces are everywhere. We no longer want to keep up with the Joneses. Instead, we want unique spaces that reflect our individual style.

Updates that people can do themselves make homes feel more customized and ownable.

2022 Trend 6: Outside In “There’s a feeling of connection and warmth derived from the coziness and luxury of plants,” said Ben Stoler, Delta Faucet Company industrial designer.

Plants have a purifying quality and make a space feel fresh and alive. Adding greenery can add a calming and de-stressing feeling to a room, further building your very own oasis.

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weekly program is presented along with information and club business. Visitors and friends are welcome.

1 p.m. National Mah Jongg League games at the Bell Tower in Florence every Tuesday. Beginners & Experienced players welcome. Call for information at (719) 252-6212 or(719)3698899.

1 p.m. Mah Jongg games at Shepherd of the Hills Church, 801 Sheridan Ave, in Canon City every Tuesday. Beginners & experienced players welcome. Call for information at (719)3203753.

3-6 p.m. Food distribution at The Pantry of Fremont, 614 Yale Place. Call 719-458-9252 during pantry hours to set your first appointment. Volunteers will pick, pack and place items in your vehicle.

7 p.m. Faith Over Recovery - a faith-based recovery meeting, meets every Tuesday at Mountain View Community Church, 200 Justice Center Road. A free meal is served at 6 p.m. For more information, call 719-4311599.

Wednesday, March 16 9 a.m. The Canonland Walkers and Hikers will meet at the Village Inn to carpool and hike Pueblo Reservoir, Red Gate Trail.

Hike is approximately 4 miles, elevation gain is very

moderate. Please join us, newcomers are welcome!

For more information visit our website at canonlandwalkershikers.org, Facebook, or call 276-0974.

9-10 a.m. Koffee Klub is at the Golden Age Center, 728 Main St. For more information, call 719-275-5177.

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Food distribution at The Pantry of Fremont, 614 Yale Place.

Call 719-458-9252 during pantry hours to set your first appointment. Volunteers will pick, pack and place items in your vehicle.

2 p.m. The Cañon City Public Library will host a physically distanced Chess Club for all ages, every Wednesday in the historic Carnegie Room of the library, 516 Macon Ave. 5 p.m. The Cañon City Vision Committee meets in council chambers at 128 Main St. The meeting is open to the public and also held via teleconference and streamed live on the city’s Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/canoncitygov.

6-8 p.m. Open mike is every Wednesday at the Bell Tower Arts Center, 201 E. 2nd St. in Florence. Music, spoken word, storytelling. $1/person per evening. meets in council chambers at 128 Main St. The meeting is open to the public and also held via teleconference and

streamed live on the city’s Facebook page at https:// www.facebook.com/canoncitygov.

7-9 p.m. Dance at the Florence Senior Center (Depot) located 100 Railroad St. Everyone welcome. St. Patrick’s Day Theme; Live Music with the Mountain Blue Band with Bonnie and Rich! Snacks, Line Dancing, or just come listen, visit. $3/ person; Call (719) 351-4488 for more information.

Thursday, March 17 9 a.m. The Cañon City AGLOW meets every Thursday at Connect Church, located at 10th and Fairview.

For more information, email pepper.deb@yahoo.com or call 719-429-0522.

9-10 a.m. Koffee Klub is at the Golden Age Center, 728 Main St. For more information, call 719-275-5177.

10:30 a.m. Storytime and crafts for children of all ages and abilities are every Tuesday and Thursday at the Cañon City Public Library, 516 Macon Ave. For more information, call 719-2699020.

1-2 p.m. Arkansas Wood Carvers is every Thursday at Golden Age Center, 728 Main St. For more information, call 719-275-5177.

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The true cost of an outage: How home standby generators add safety and savings (BPT) - If you’ve experienced a power outage, you know how inconvenient it is. While a couple of hours without electricity may be a nuisance, any longer can become costly in many ways - and the level of impact depends on the length of the outage, which is completely out of your control.

If you don’t have a home generator to keep your power on during an outage, what consequences could you face?

From the aging power grid to severe weather events, power outages lasting over an hour or two are increasing, no matter where you live: According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, electricity customers experienced an average of eight hours of power outages in 2020, causing many to seek solutions like home standby generators.

Losing power creates problems you may not anticipate. This can include community-wide issues like disruptions to communication, transportation and business as well as individual household issues that are a major inconvenience to your family. An extended power outage could result in:

“While storms have historically played a big part in the demand for home standby generators, things like aging grids, rolling brown-outs and the work-from-home trend are just a few of the reasons that we continue to see significant sales growth in standby generators in recent years, and this growth is expected to continue,” said Michelle Gross, Senior Director Marketing of Energy Solutions at Briggs & Stratton.

During longer outages, what might have been merely inconvenient can become a real hazard.

Virtually everything in a home today relies on electricity. Beyond the lights, HVAC and refrigerator, homes may also employ smart home technologies, security systems and electric water pumps - all of which depend on electricity.

How a power outage can impact your pocketbook

• Food spoilage including meats, dairy and eggs • No lights, heating, air conditioning, running water or sewage pumps • Repairs due to flooding/frozen pipes • Mold and necessary removal • Risk of intrusion if your security system is inoperable • Interruptions to work/study • Cost of hotel stays for comfort and safety As an outage extends on from hour to hour, so does the strain on a family’s time, comfort and finances. However, solutions exist to help you and your family mitigate - and even avoid - the impacts of a home outage.

How you can prepare for an outage Being proactive can help restore your peace of mind.

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Welcome nature into the bath for an organic, harmonious design (BPT) - Architecture and interior design often take inspiration from the environment. Whether it’s the form of a structure inspired by the outdoors or the incorporation of native plants and natural textiles, organic elements make elegant designs. Renowned architect Frank Lloyd Wright’s famed vision is rooted in the natural world.

Pay tribute to Wright’s enduring legacy by incorporating his values in design decisions - from colors derived from the field and woods to prioritizing simplicity and sustainability in the bath.

Organic materials Adopt a sophisticated, natural space using principles of organic architecture.

Be intentional with every material and design choice to conceive an environment that is functional and balanced. Incorporate organic materials such as wood, concrete or metals into a space for a harmonious expression of nature. In the bath, elements such as lighting, wood accents, water features, and fixtures with sleek, minimal lines produce a relaxing bathing experience.

Start with a neutral color palette using colors such as sage or tumbled stone for a subtle backdrop. Then, layer more color - such as pops of teal and red - to integrate unique touches that elevate a space, while staying in tune with the overall design.

Simplicity in form The true value of a design is judged by its effortlessness and repose. A blank canvas allows for the chosen features to shine and can create tranquility within the bath. To achieve simplicity, remove excess and opt for minimalism.

Choose fixtures in the bath that are purposeful and add to the overall form of the space. Finally, add touches of warmth through soft lighting and materials to brighten and balance the design, keeping harmony in mind.

Create nature indoors Bring in elements of the environment throughout the home to fashion a continuous, cohesive design. Establish a landscape-inspired interior by styling live greenery and plants throughout.

Select fixtures that bring together beautiful features found in nature in a modernized way, such as those from the Frank Lloyd Wright® Bath Collection by Brizo®. The collection draws from his philosophy of organic architecture through elements such as avant-garde water flow and natural wood incorporated into the design.

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Sustainability in design Elect for green living wherever possible. Intentionally select renewable materials - such as bamboo and cork and consider the environment at every step, to build a long-lasting, timeless abode. Choose fixtures that are at the intersection of sleek, clean design

and conscious sustainability. Pick out WaterSense® Labeled lavatory faucets, showerheads and handshowers to ensure a space that is both luxurious and green. Take the time to curate a sustainable home for a transformative space that exists in harmony with the environment.

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Green and healthy floor refinishing: 5 tips from the pros (BPT) - As many homeowners prioritize natural beauty and ease of maintenance in their living spaces, hardwood floors have become a popular flooring option. And for many consumers, that means refinishing existing wood floors that need a little help to regain their original luster.

If you’re considering sprucing up your floors, you may want to pay close attention to the environmental impact of your plans. It’s important to factor in the processes and products that will optimize your family’s health and wellness instead of exposing them to potentially harmful chemicals.

Happily, today’s new hardwood floor refinishing systems and products offer better options for a safe and efficient process. Here are five steps you can take to ensure your floor project ends with a gloriously lustrous, durable, beautiful floor that won’t adversely affect the inhabitants of your home.

1. Choose a credible contractor.

Shop around for a professional who understands how to work with the specific floors you’ve installed without introducing toxicity into your home environment. The best alternative may be a Bona Certified Craftsman® who’s been trained on how to revive, recoat and refinish wood floors of all kinds without using potentially harmful chemicals.

2. Make a joint plan.

Instead of simply handing the entire project over to your contractor, work with him or her to create a refinishing plan that specifies how, when and where the work will take place and what kinds of products will be used.

One way to make that easier is by using Bona’s Floor Visualizer, a new online tool that can help you visualize how different flooring choices will look in various rooms of your home.

3. Go dustless.

Insist that your contractor use a certified dust containment system that will eliminate virtually all floating dust particles from the floor sanding process. OSHA advises that airborne wood dust is carcinogenic, which can lead to respiratory issues or even cancer.

4. Opt for a waterborne finish.

While some contractors offer less expensive options such as acid-cured varnishes, conversion varnishes or “Swedish” finishes, those varieties contain high levels of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) that can adversely affect your home’s air quality. The formaldehyde in acid-cured finishes can agitate respiratory illnesses and/ or cause nausea, dizziness, headaches and irritation of the eyes, nose or throat. Another problem? Those harsh

finishes can keep emitting problematic chemicals for up to 90 days as it cures.

In comparison, water-based finishes are lower in VOCs, emit minimal odor, dry much quicker and are overall safer and more convenient for people, pets and plants. Further, they’re durable, beautiful and clear-drying on all kinds of hardwood floors.

5. Know best practices for maintenance.

Once your waterborne finish is cured, you can best maintain your newly gorgeous wood floors by avoiding the use of vacuums, steam cleaners, vinegar-and-water solutions, oil soaps, paste waxes, furniture polishes

and other harsh cleaning products formulated for other surfaces. Instead, look for cleaning solutions like Bona’s Hardwood Floor Cleaning solutions that are developed for wood floors, are biodegradable, use plant-derived ingredients and are Safer Choice certified.

With today’s technology, there’s no reason to settle for hardwood floor renovation techniques that are harmful to the environment and your home. Choose wisely when it comes to the health of your family.

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Smart and simple bathroom updates for aging in place (BPT) - Many changes come with age, but one thing most people agree they don’t want to change is where they live. Aging in place is important to many people, and fortunately, some updates to frequently used rooms such as the bathroom can make a big difference in helping people stay safe and secure.

Data shows that 77% of adults 50 and older want to stay in their homes long term, according to the AARP Home and Community Preferences Survey. This number has been consistent for over a decade, showing that adults prefer to age in place.

When updating a home for aging in place, the bathroom is one of the most important spaces to focus on. Because so many activities happen in this room, it needs to be updated to be safe, secure and functional for people with varying physical abilities.

The most important bathroom updates for aging in place include: Non-slip flooring Fall prevention is essential in the bathroom, and a good place to start is by looking at the floors.

Tile is popular in bathrooms but can be slippery. Eliminate rugs and mats that may be a tripping hazard. Then assess current flooring and consider adding non-slip mats or other non-slip features inside and outside

the bath or shower. Finally, if flooring is too slippery, updating to a slip-resistant linoleum or other option might make sense.

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As you age, it becomes more difficult to sit down and get back up. A taller toilet can help make using the bathroom easier.

For example, the Highline Tall Toilet is Kohler’s tallest toilet to provide ultimate accessibility and ease of use. Additionally, it has a clean, simple design and efficient performance featuring an innovative 1.28-gallon flush setting. If you’d prefer not to replace your existing toilet, swap out your current seat for

Proper lighting enhances the functionality of any bathroom and is especially important for older adults with vision impairment. Overhead lighting as well as task lighting by vanities is important for all grooming activities. Make sure to use LED bulbs that tend to be brighter and more energy efficient. Additionally, consider lights that make it easy to navigate to the bathroom at night, such as motion lights and nightlights.

Shower safety Bathing is an important selfcare task but can be challenging for aging adults. To make these tasks simpler, consider adding a shower seat and detachable shower head to showers for easier cleaning. That way you can sit while you hold the sprayer in your hands which helps prevent slips. Very low or zero entry showers are also good because they reduce the chance of tripping.

Grab bars Being able to securely hold yourself steady while navigating the bathroom helps prevent falls and other accidents. That’s why grab bars are essential for aging in place, and are especially useful by the toilet and around the shower and bath. Not only are Kohler Bathroom Grab Bars sturdy and durable, they come in a vast array of styles and finishes to fit seamlessly into any design.

There are even styles that match faucet collections, creating a cohesive look.

Lever faucets Dexterity can be an issue for aging adults, making it difficult to twist faucet knobs.

A bathroom faucet with a lever eliminates the need for twisting by featuring a single lever that is easy to move to adjust the water temperature and pressure.

Plus, a single lever is often easier to clean, which is a good thing for people who desire to age in place.

Being able to stay in your home where you feel comfortable is important as you age. With these smart bathroom updates, you can feel safer and more secure.

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How to decide what kind of garden you want this year (BPT) - Gardening has become a very popular pastime over the past two years, and that trend shows no sign of slowing down. According to last year’s Axiom Gardening Insights Survey, 62% of their respondents said they will plant even more in 2022. Whether you’re one of the many who plan to expand your garden or it’s your first attempt, there are plenty of tools and resources available to help you succeed.

Winter is the perfect time to dream of warmer days - and gardening. Developing a concrete plan can help you focus on how to make your dream become a reality.

Here are steps to help determine what you want from your garden before the planting season is underway.

Figure out your gardening goals You could have more than one motivation for gardening, ranging from just enjoying being outdoors to specific results. Your reasons might include: • Growing veggies, fruits and/or herbs you can eat or use in cooking • Boosting your home’s curb appeal with beautiful flowers • Attracting butterflies and/or bees with a pollinator garden • Creating a pretty backyard sanctuary Determining which goal is most important to you can help you make choices about what and where to plant.

Utilize help getting started Enlist family members or friends to share tasks like planting, watering, weeding and fertilizing. Gardening is a great hobby for all ages, and children can have fun learning about nature from planting things and watching them grow.

One easy way to get started is with Ferry-Morse Plantlings: live healthy baby plants delivered from the Ferry-Morse nursery directly to your door. With over 100 varieties of herb, vegetable, shrub, tree and flower Plantlings available, readyto-plant seedlings are an easy way to get the summer growing season started.

Plantlings are a popular option to begin your gardening early, with established root systems that will yield a healthier garden - and leave you with a shorter to-do list come time for spring planting.

Know your space and time limitations It’s easy to be overwhelmed by all the amazing available choices, especially when you’re new to gardening. But even homes with limited space can benefit from the beauty of plants or flowers in a planter, window box or raised garden bed. Choose low-maintenance plants and flowers to save on time.

Consider using what you already have to maximize your efforts - are there flowers and plants you already love in your yard?

You could space them out if they are spreading varieties, moving some to other areas of your yard. Look up which plants need more sun or shade, so you know they’ll thrive where you transplant them.

Yearning to start growing indoors before the season begins? Jiffy Peat Pellets can help you get your seeds off to a healthy start and establish root systems so your seedlings are ready to be planted directly into the ground at the start of the season.

Know your zone Learn what plants are native to your geographical zone and hardiest where you live before purchasing seeds or Plantlings.

Learning the best times to plant specific species will also help your gardening efforts succeed. Your local agricultural extension office is a wonderful source of information on what plants grow best in your area.

Know your level of expertise Gardening rookie? You’ll enjoy your efforts even more if you limit the number of varieties you plant. Focus on just a few at a time, then expand what you plant later in the year, or next year.

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“Gardening is something anyone can enjoy, at any level of expertise, no matter how much space you have,” said Rebecca Sears, chief gardening guru for Ferry-Morse. “Start with a few plants or flowers you love, and learn what you can about them. There’s nothing more satisfying than watching your garden grow and thrive.”

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5 trends to inspire your outdoor living space design in 2022 (BPT) - Since 2020, you’ve likely spent more time at home than ever before. As a result, you’re more conscious of how you use your space and how design can impact your comfort and ease. To give you a bit more variety beyond your home’s walls, consider redesigning your outdoor spaces to create a haven for recreation and relaxation. Best of all, outdoor spaces add value to your home if you plan to sell.

If you need ideas on how to revamp your outdoor spaces, consider these top five outdoor design trends for 2022. Get inspired and create your own outdoor oasis.

1. Functionality Homeowners are prioritizing day-to-day use of their outdoor spaces instead of entertaining, driving a need for functionality.

Practical elements like lighting and audio technology can elevate the outdoor space. Other features like shade structures, privacy walls and screens, builtin barbecue grills and Wi-Fi allow you to use the space for working, relaxing, cooking and more.

2. Defined rooms Whether it’s an outdoor kitchen, office or living room, homeowners are leaning toward creating more efficient, defined outdoor spaces. Homeowners want to use outdoor living on a day-to-day basis to unwind,

connect with nature and take advantage of the health and well-being benefits the outdoors provide. Having an outdoor office can increase your productivity while decreasing stress as you enjoy the greenery and fresh air. Adding an outdoor kitchen may inspire you to make dishes using herbs and veggies you’ve grown in your garden, and an outdoor living room can help you bring the family together at the end of the school and workday.

3. Monochromatic colors with accents

allowing for more efficient installation.

While lighter, tone-on-tone color palettes remain popular, accent colors and accessories are on the rise. Using cool, monochromatic tones with choice accent colors can create a brighter or contrasting outdoor living space. Jetset, Belgard’s 2022 Color of the Year, is a true blue that is the perfect pop of color to enhance any color palette.

“Jetset is a much-needed dose of liveliness and joy,” said Joe Raboine, director of residential hardscapes at Belgard. “It represents the excitement of a new year and the readiness to do more, be more and live more.”

5. Entangled design

4. Modular design and geometric patterns Another popular trend is modular, geometric standard patterns composed of clean lines and simple formats. Simple patterns create a modern, uncluttered aesthetic that emphasizes furniture or other focal points in the space. Large format patterns and pavers also lend themselves to this style,

As people blend their outdoor spaces to serve as extensions of their homes, many are focusing on entangled design, which combines the surrounding landscape with the hardscape design. Fractured edges with no defined break, natural stone transitions and irregular edges blended with boulders, grass and aggregate create a more natural, organic look that enhances design continuity. To increase the depth of greens, grays and other neutral tones associated with entangled, biophilic design, consider using Jetset as the accent color for your outdoor spaces.

Feeling inspired but don’t know where to start? Belgard Rooms offers homeowners a templated approach to design outdoor spaces that fit their needs and design style. By visiting Belgard.com/Rooms, you can take a style quiz, define your outdoor room needs, and fast-track the design and installation process so you can enjoy your outdoor space sooner.

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