Having it all in a small space. In a small side yard only 10 feet deep, a fully functional outdoor cooking area was designed for the homeowners. 36" grill, double side burner, bar sink, and under counter outdoor fridge all fitting within an L-shaped island measuring 9x4 feet (deepest. Custom granite counter top and stucco sides situated within pavers and plantings. Photos by DFW
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Renting a house vs. owning can have its ups & downs. The upside: if something like an appliance breaks down, you can call the owner to have it repaired. The downside is though, you see opportunities for layout flow and finishes that you can't change. What do you do? You make do and make it work. Living here in Arizona the past year took some adjusting, especially when it came to our living outdoor style. In Florida, our townhome had sliding glass doors that opened up to a paver patio I designed and was FULL of greenery and privacy. Here in Arizona, the place we're renting lacks color and greenery [except for the AstroTurf which I am so grateful for vs DIRT!], but with a little thrifty TLC and savvy styling, I've been able to rescue & recreate our outdoor space for us to use before the summer heat & dust storms arrive. Here is what I did - Read details at my blog: http://nyclq-focalpoint.blogspot.com/2013/04/rental-restyle-budget-friendly-backyard.html
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