Patios & Walkways Idea Book

by Peter Jeswald

Overview

Patios and walks no longer consist of bland expanses of concrete or an unimaginative rectangle tacked onto the back of a house. Designs are elaborate and materials abundant. There's no better way to get a glimpse at how you can transform your landscape than with the inspiration in Patios & Walkways Idea Book. This book has it all, from front entries to back patios, pool decking to outdoor kitchens, paths through the woods to retaining walls and terracing close to the house. In addition to the wide-ranging examples of styles and materials, you'll find advice for all the practical concerns you have questions about.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781561589364
Publisher:	Taunton Press, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/04/2008
Series:	Taunton Home Idea Books
Pages:	192
Sales rank:	1,084,611
Product dimensions:	9.19(w) x 10.88(h) x 0.43(d)

About the Author

Peter Jeswald has nearly 40 years of experience in the construction industry as a builder, designer and author. He holds a degree from the Universityof Massachusetts in residential design and opened his design practice in 1982, specializing in residential and light commercial structures. His work includes hundreds of residential
projects, as well as medical facilities, a school renovation, retail stores and restaurants.

Beginning in 1990, Peter pioneered the concept of teaching “pre-construction planning” to homeowners. He is the creator of a ten-step planning process and three-hour seminar, HOMEWORK, which he has presented nationally to thousands of homeowners.

Table of Contents

Creating Outdoor Living Spaces
Patios for Dining and Cooking
Family Dining
Dining under Cover
Outdoor Kitchens
Outdoor Entertaining
Patios for Relaxing
Patios Connected to the House
Patios as Retreats
Patios for Play
Patios around Pools
Patios for Sports and Recreation
Front Entries and Driveways
Front Entry Areas
Driveways
Moving through the Landscape
Walkways
Steps
Resources