Outdoor Designs to Jump-Start Spring

“The Outdoor Living bug” has bit the editors of design publication Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles, and we’re loving the fresh-from-market outdoor products they’ve selected for their readers with a well-trained eye.

From hand-blown glass bird feeders to an inexpensive but luxurious-looking lounger from Ikea, here are a few of their favorites finds for the outdoor-minded.

Longing for more inspiration (and the start of spring)? Check out hot outdoor dining sets like the one below on  “A Dozen Designs to Jump-start Spring” on the Atlanta Homes & Lifestyles blog.

Warming Up your Outdoor Spaces

There may be snow on the ground, but that doesn’t keep us from dreaming up inspiring outdoor spaces. Which brings us to the question, if money were no object, what elements would you like to see in your outdoor environment? Here are a few ideas to get your ideas flowing…

Living in the mountains does not have to be a prerequisite for installing a crowd-pleasing Bocce ball court into your outdoor space.

A Bali-inspired “meditation meadow,” perhaps?

An outdoor space equipped with a cozy fireplace and roll-down glass panels that both your family — and the pups — can enjoy year-round?

A canopied daybed ideal for springtime napping?

The Great Outdoors: Products Worthy of Winter Dreaming

Sometimes inspiration can strike at the oddest times. Case in point: We’ve been known to spend the entire winter dreaming up over-the-top plans for our own outdoor living spaces. Sound familiar? If you’re searching for inspiration for your own home, we suggest taking a look at some new products hand-picked by Kansas City Homes & Gardens magazine.  From outdoor kitchens that rival the main ones inside to beverage centers and professional-grade pizza ovens, we suggest taking a look at some examples here, as highlighted in a recent issue.