built-in grills encased in stonework and surrounded by granite countertops. Water features are an elegant way to
jazz up your outdoor space. Don’t think basic fountains. Picture reading a book and listening to the serene sounds of water flowing over rocks in the corner of your patio. The possibilities are endless. “People want to literally live outside,
bringing the way they relax outdoors whether it’s with an outdoor kitchen or outdoor television in their outdoor rooms,” said local designer Tom Watkins of Kornerstone Designs, Inc. After finishing a backyard project in Anderson Creek, Watkins and his spouse were invited back to the celebratory party showcasing their new backyard to their friends and neighbors. Watkins watched in delight as the crowd enjoyed the fruits of his labor and were seated around the decorative concrete benches he built around the patio fire pit. “I take pride in being environmentally
friendly,” said Watkins. “All the concrete forms I use are made from recyclable plastic and I can reuse them.” Kornerstone Designs, Inc. has flourished over the past year as outdoor living has gained popularity. Watkins uses a 3-D computer software program called Viz- Terra that allows him to design each backyard hardscape to scale after he enters in precise measurements, right down to where trees and shrubs are currently placed. He comes up with innovative ideas to transform plain backyards or patios into opulent outdoor spaces based on his clients’ input.CV
Homescape, waterscape | An outdoor room provides homeowners with maximum enjoyment of their property.
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