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Looking for design ideas to create your perfect outdoor space? Our Outdoor Living Planner walks you through the landscape design process and helps you plan your yard from the lawn and garden to water features such as the pool and spa
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Do you need a new irrigation system installed? Yes No
Prioritize the following landscape items as (1) very important (2) important(3) not important:______ Turfgrass______ Drought-tolerant plants______ Native plants______ Fruit-bearing plants______ Organic and/or vegetable/fruit
garden______ Food and habitat for pollinators
and birds______ Eco-friendly landscape (i.e.,
reducing water, fertilizers, pesticides and mowing)
______ Low-maintenance plants
What water-saving features most interest you?
Planting groundcover to reduce water needs
Installing a rainwater-catch system Installing a greywater-capture
system
Other ________________________________
Hardscape (Man-made parts of the landscape)
Are there existing hardscape features in your yard that must stay in the design? Yes No
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Do you prefer a type of paving material?
Brick Concrete
Stamped with patterns Colored Glossy � nish Matte � nish
Flagstone Natural shapes Cut stone (squares or rectangles)
Tile Natural Man-made
Gravel Decomposed granite (ground gravel)
Other ________________________________
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Describe the colors, texture and style of the furniture you want to use in the space (either existing or new).
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Kids/PetsHow many children will use the space and what are their ages?
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What activities do your kids enjoy?
______________________________________
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If any, what sports will be played in the yard? ________________________________
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How often do you cook outdoors? Rarely—I just want a gathering place
for entertainment Occasionally, in nice weather Often, in nice weather Several times a week no matter what
the weather As often as possible
Do you want the outdoor kitchen to be adjacent to your house or out in the yard? ________________________________ Is the area where you envision the outdoor kitchen already plumbed for:
Water Electrical Gas
Will you need storage for: Dishes or linens Trash Cooking ingredients and supplies Wood for oven or � replace
What countertop material do you prefer? Natural stone Tile Stainless steel Wood Concrete Quartz Eco-friendly materials
What wall material do you prefer? Natural stone Brick Tile Stucco Wood
Other _______________________________
______________________________________
Will you need cold and hot runnning water at a sink? Yes No
What type of cooking unit would you like? Pizza oven Griddle BBQ grill Traditional stove with _____ burners Traditional oven
Other _______________________________
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Outdoor Kitchens
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Do you want an outdoor refrigerator/freezer? Yes NoIf so, how many cubic feet of capacity do you need? ____________________________
Do you want beverage storage or service in the outdoor kitchen?
Wine/beer storage or service Undercounter fridge for snacks/drinks
Other ________________________________
Will you serve food or drinks at a: Patio table Bar counter
What heating elements appeal to you? Permanent overhead heaters Freestanding (portable) heaters Wood-burning � replace in the outdoor
kitchen
Will your outdoor kitchen need sun/rain protection? Yes No
Partially open roof Solid roof
Would you want a misting system for cooling? Yes No
Will you want an integrated TV/sound system in the outdoor kitchen?
Yes No
Water FeaturesPools/Spas
Will you use a new pool or spa for: Exercise Relaxation Entertaining
Other ________________________________
Are you interested in these optional extras?
Waterfall Fountain Diving board or slide Grotto Safety fence Integrated � re feature TV/sound system Cabana/bathroom Saltwater pool Vanishing-edge pool
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