10 Cool Contemporary Benches

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As we begin to realize the negative consequences of living sedentary lifestyles and start making strides toward getting outside and being on the go more often, we still need a little break every now and then. Today’s roundup of contemporary benches offers a host of creative moments of respite, brought to us by environmentally-minded designers who are using more and more bamboo — the darling of the sustainability movement — and repurposing previously cast-off metals

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Three Phenomenal Outdoor Kitchens

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It’s one thing to have a full-scale chef’s kitchen in your home, but it’s quite another to have a second one out in the backyard. Today’s roundup features three comprehensive outdoor kitchens, from the Medieval simplicity of the custom Outdoor Creations bar to the whole-kit-and-caboodle awesomeness of the culinary extravaganza offered by Viking Range (as well as the perfectly respectable, middle-of-the-road Lynx outdoor kitchen from GrillShoppe to keep the balance in between). Whether it’s an

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Fire It Up: Three Out-of-This-World BBQ Grills

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As winter begins to wear out its welcome, thoughts turn to the delights of spring, from BBQ and ice cold brews to late sunsets after long afternoons at the pool. One element of today’s roundup of out-of-this-world BBQ grills is so futuristic, it hasn’t even been put into production yet; the sleek presentation of all three grills in the set is quite a sight to see. While the minimalist approach of the Diago Freestanding Grill

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5 Stunning Outdoor Furniture Collections

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With the holidays coming to a close and the new year at hand, cozy winter nights are beginning to feel like they’ve run their course as we turn our thoughts toward the spring. Today’s roundup of stunning outdoor furniture collections offers a fresh take on patio pieces; a few, like the Sphere Swing and the Fiore Sofa, start off with a wicker base and get creative from there, while others — like the wildly colored,

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Keep Warm This Winter: 5 Modern Fire Pits

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You can roast as many chestnuts as you’d like over the open fires provided by today’s roundup of modern fire pits. From the traditional copper bowl to a slightly more creative approach (take a glance at the John T. Unger collection referenced here with a photo of his “Great Bowl of Fire” for a glimpse at what we mean), these free-standing fireplaces offer an opportunity for outdoor warmth even in the midst of bitter winter

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