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Rooms Add Value to the Great Outdoor

Outdoor rooms are very popular in areas where the climate can support the use of them. Florida is a great example one of these areas. With a unique climate and the number of days of sunshine a year outdoors is a perfect place to add a functional space that will add thousands people in value to your home. You can also take advantage of the available space while creating a beautiful and useful space that is not hindered by walls and conventional restrictions.

There are some guidelines to follow in planning an outdoor location. You must set out the amount of space needed in advance and be sure to make contingency plans for any need that may arise on the road. The usual choice of a site is an outdoor kitchen plus dining area. As kitchens are more social space in a house, it makes sense that this must be the meeting place outdoors. Be sure to leave enough space for all necessary services, as a grill, sink, counter, and seating. Another thing to consider is that the effects of climate and nature. If the area is under direct sunlight throughout the day ahead, an arbor or a pagoda, it is necessary for the area to be comfortable. In addition, compensation could be a good idea if the area has a tendency to be frequented by insects.

There are many ways you can customize this type of space. The decoration of this area will be very different traditional decoration, due to the lack of walls and other normal "art points. However, the effect can easily be achieved by the use of plants with capacity creative and trinkets and decorations on flat surfaces. Also take into account the effects of illumination at night and try to create a special aura to the area. As an area where much of the year is spent outdoors, the Florida homes are idea place for these rooms. The addition of a doubt to see a great return on investment when you sell a house. "

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Krista Fracke is a REALTOR specializing in the sale and purchase of Ponte Vedra real estate. An established and knowledgeable professional Krista brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table. For assistance in Ponte Vedra or Jacksonville real estate contact Krista or visit www.kristafracke.com.

Pueblo Outdoor Flushmount by Hinkley Lighting $398 Quintessentially Craftsman, with shapes and materials echoing those in nature. The Hinkley Lighting Pueblo Outdoor Flushmount features iridescent art glass panels, a solid brass construct and an organic sienna finish. This outdoor flushmount is durable enough to withstand the elements and subtle enough to blend beautifully into a variety of landscapes. Complements the other Hinkley Pueblo outdoor lights, too. Cleveland-based Hinkley Lighting is driven by a passion to combine design and function to create exceptional lighting solutions. Family-owned Hinkley began as a traditional lantern company in 1922, and, still today, they produce top quality outdoor lighting. Hinkley Lighting has also expanded to include a full range of interior lighting solutions, including chandeliers, sconces, pendants and vanity lights. The Hinkley Lighting Pueblo Outdoor Flushmount is available with the following: Details:Iridescent Art glass panelsSolid brass bodySienna finishCeiling canopyUL Listed for damp locations. Install in protected, fully covered outdoor locations only. More about UL Listings.Options:Lamping: Fluorescent, or Incandescent.Lighting:Fluorescent option utilizes two 13 Watt 120 Volt Compact Fluorescent lamps (included).Incandescent option utilizes two 60 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamps (not included).Shipping: This item usually ships within 7 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 12.5 In., Height 8 In.

Geneva Outdoor Pendant by Troy Lighting $304 The Troy Lighting Geneva Outdoor Pendant adds a vintage style lighting to your contemporary decor and a touch of beauty and style to the moment. The Geneva Outdoor Pendant features Clear Seeded glass shade, hand-worked wrought iron body and Old Rust finish. Troy Lighting, headquartered in California, designs and manufactures indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, utilizing hand-forged iron and hand-applied finishes to create quality products with high-style appeal. The Troy Lighting Geneva Outdoor Pendant is available with the following: Included Features:One Clear Seeded glass shade.Hand-worked wrought iron body.Old Rust finish.One ceiling canopy.Four feet of chain and ten feet of wire.UL Listed.Lighting: Two 60 Watt 120 Volt Candelabra Base Incandescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 1 -2 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 8 In., Height 28 In.

Thistledown Outdoor Flushmount by Hinkley Lighting $150 The Hinkley Lighting Thistledown Outdoor Flushmount offers subtle Old World appeal and durable outdoor-ready construction. Features amber linen glass and a Victorian bronze finish, which blend beautifully together. A quiet, lovely enhancement to porches and covered patios. Nicely complements the other Thistledown lighting options (pendants, sconces and more). Cleveland-based Hinkley Lighting is driven by a passion to combine design and function to create exceptional lighting solutions. Family-owned Hinkley began as a traditional lantern company in 1922, and, still today, they produce top quality outdoor lighting. Hinkley Lighting has also expanded to include a full range of interior lighting solutions, including chandeliers, sconces, pendants and vanity lights. The Hinkley Lighting Thistledown Outdoor Flushmount is available with the following: Details:Amber Linen glass shadeVictorian Bronze finishUL Listed for damp locations. Install in protected, fully covered outdoor locations only. More about UL Listings.Options:Lamping: Fluorescent, or Incandescent.Lighting:Fluorescent option utilizes three 13 Watt 120 Volt Compact Fluorescent lamps (included).Incandescent option utilizes three 60 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamps (not included).Shipping: This item usually ships within 7 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 15.25 In., Height 8 In.

Pamplona Outdoor Pendant by Troy Lighting $486 The Troy Lighting Pamplona Outdoor Pendant renders an elegant feel to your outdoor area where you can enjoy your evenings sitting under captivating light. The Pamplona Outdoor Pendant features Clear Seeded glass shade, hand-forged iron body and Old Bronze finish. Troy Lighting, headquartered in California, designs and manufactures indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, utilizing hand-forged iron and hand-applied finishes to create quality products with high-style appeal. The Troy Lighting Pamplona Outdoor Pendant is available with the following: Included Features:Clear Seeded glass shade.Hand-forged iron body.Old Bronze finish.Ceiling canopy.48 in. of chain.UL Listed.Damp Rated.Lighting: Four 60 Watt 120 Volt Candelabra Base Incandescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 1 -2 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Diameter 10 In., Height 25 In. Suspension: Overall Length Adjustable from 25 In. to 97 In.

Lucerne Outdoor Pendant by Troy Lighting $280 A lovely craftsman-style outdoor pendant, ideal for relaxed lighting of porches, patios and outdoor dining areas. The Troy Lighting Lucerne Outdoor Pendant includes rugged hand-forged iron construction and iridescent honey-colored glass. Troy Lighting, headquartered in California, designs and manufactures indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, utilizing hand-forged iron and hand-applied finishes to create quality products with high-style appeal. The Troy Lighting Lucerne Outdoor Pendant is available with the following: Details:Iridescent Honey glass shadeHand-forged iron constructionStatuary Bronze finishCeiling canopy48" of chainUL Listed for damp locations. Install in protected, fully covered outdoor locations only. More about UL Listings.Options:Size: Large, or Small (shown).Lighting: One 100 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item ships within 1 -2 weeks. Dimensions: Large Fixture: Width 10 In., Height 18.25 In., Overall Length Adjustable from 18.25 In. to 66.25 In. Small Fixture: Width 8 In., Height 14.25 In., Overall Length Adjustable from 14.25 In. to 62.25 In.

Monterey Outdoor Pendant by Troy Lighting $160 Enjoy the best of Craftsman design with the Troy Lighting Monterey Outdoor Pendant. Iridescent honey glass creates a warm glow accented by an Oil Rubbed Bronze finish and solid brass construction. View the myriad Monterey Outdoor products waiting to embellish the Arts & Crafts home. Troy Lighting, headquartered in California, designs and manufactures indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, utilizing hand-forged iron and hand-applied finishes to create quality products with high-style appeal. The Troy Lighting Monterey Outdoor Pendant is available with the following: Details:Iridescent Honey glass shadeSolid brass constructionOil Rubbed Bronze finish5" round ceiling canopy4' chainUL Listed for wet locationsLighting: One 100 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 1 -2 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 8.75 In., Height 13.25 In.

Geneva Outdoor Flushmount by Troy Lighting $274 The Troy Lighting Geneva Outdoor Flushmount is a delightful luminaire that has set the new standard to decorate your space with style and elegance. The Geneva Outdoor Flushmount features Clear Seeded glass shade, hand-worked wrought iron body and Old Rust finish. Troy Lighting, headquartered in California, designs and manufactures indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, utilizing hand-forged iron and hand-applied finishes to create quality products with high-style appeal. The Troy Lighting Geneva Outdoor Flushmount is available with the following: Included Features:One Clear Seeded glass shade.Hand-worked wrought iron body.Old Rust finish.UL Listed.Lighting: Two 60 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 1 -2 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 14 In., Height 9 In.

Glasgow Outdoor Pendant by Troy Lighting $418 The Troy Lighting Glasgow Outdoor Pendant is a great way to add a cosmic illumination to your space, with its soft and sultry glow that will mystify your space. The Glasgow Outdoor Pendant features Acid-Etched ribbed glass shade, hand-crafted aluminum body and Glasgow Bronze finish. Troy Lighting, headquartered in California, designs and manufactures indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, utilizing hand-forged iron and hand-applied finishes to create quality products with high-style appeal. The Troy Lighting Glasgow Outdoor Pendant is available with the following: Included Features:One Acid-Etched ribbed glass shade.Hand-crafted aluminum body.Glasgow Bronze finish.One ceiling canopy.Four feet of chain and ten feet of wire.UL Listed.Lighting: One 100 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamp (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 1 -2 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 11.25 In., Height 18.5 In., Depth 7.5 In.

Brookfield Outdoor Flushmount by Troy Lighting $288 The Troy Lighting Brookfield Outdoor Flushmount lends a charming and beautifully-poised ambience with an opulent design that adds a sprinkling of colors to your outdoors. The Brookfield Outdoor Flushmount features Amber glass shade and solid brass body. Troy Lighting, headquartered in California, designs and manufactures indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, utilizing hand-forged iron and hand-applied finishes to create quality products with high-style appeal. The Troy Lighting Brookfield Outdoor Flushmount is available with the following: Included Features:Amber glass shade.Solid brass body.UL Listed.Damp Rated.Options:Finish and Glass: Antique Nickel with Amber Cobalt (shown), or Oil Rubbed Bronze with Amber Red.Lighting: Two 40 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 1 -2 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 12 In., Height 8 In.

Mason Outdoor Postmount by Troy Lighting $530 Fitting snugly over a post, the Troy Lighting Mason Outdoor Postmount is a unique fixture that reminds one of early American lighting design. Seeded glass and a solid brass construction is simply accented by a polished yet aged brass finish, perfect for complementing a range of exterior styles. Post not included. Troy Lighting, headquartered in California, designs and manufactures indoor and outdoor lighting fixtures, utilizing hand-forged iron and hand-applied finishes to create quality products with high-style appeal. The Troy Lighting Mason Outdoor Postmount is available with the following: Details:Seeded glass shadeSolid brass constructionAged Brass finishFits a 3" post (not included)UL Listed for wet locationsLighting: Two 60 Watt 120 Volt Candelabra Base Incandescent lamps (not included). Shipping: This item usually ships within 1 -2 weeks. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 11 In., Height 19.75 In., Depth 14.5 In.

Boletus Outdoor $2178.48 Design by Jorge Pensi. Imported from Spain. Outdoor lamp. Its upper part is made of aluminum with a natural anodized finish and the diffuser in a white polyethylene. Available as a portable fixture and equipped with 11.5 feet of black wire; with grounded three prong plug. Note 1: Eventually, after time UV rays can alter the color and pigmentation of the materials. Note 2: The Boletus has been designed as a lighting fixture and should not be considered as a seating option.

Harbor Outdoor Flushmount by Hinkley Lighting $178 Filled with relaxed appeal, muted tones and flowing lines. The Hinkley Lighting Harbor Outdoor Flushmount is available in two very different looks: amber seedy glass with an anchor bronze finish (more natural) or etched seedy glass with a titanium finish (more urbane). This light will enhance a variety of outdoor spaces, like porches, patios and covered walkways. Cleveland-based Hinkley Lighting is driven by a passion to combine design and function to create exceptional lighting solutions. Family-owned Hinkley began as a traditional lantern company in 1922, and, still today, they produce top quality outdoor lighting. Hinkley Lighting has also expanded to include a full range of interior lighting solutions, including chandeliers, sconces, pendants and vanity lights. The Hinkley Lighting Harbor Outdoor Flushmount is available with the following: Details:Glass shadeCeiling canopyOptions:Finish and Shade: Anchor Bronze with Etched Amber Seedy (shown), or Titanium with Etched Seedy.Lamping: Fluorescent, or Incandescent.Lighting:Fluorescent option utilizes two 13 Watt 120 Volt Compact Fluorescent lamps (included).Incandescent option utilizes two 60 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamps (not included).Shipping: This item usually ships within 7 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 11 In., Height 7.75 In.

Castelle Outdoor Postmount by Hinkley Lighting $170 The Hinkley Lighting Castelle Outdoor Postmount features a cylindrical shade with an etched surface for added texture and unique etched glass corner panels. The Castelle Outdoor Postmount is made out of cast aluminum and comes with either a white etched ribbed shade and black finish for marked contrast or an amber etched shade and bronze finish for a more natural look. Post not included. Cleveland-based Hinkley Lighting is driven by a passion to combine design and function to create exceptional lighting solutions. Family-owned Hinkley began as a traditional lantern company in 1922, and, still today, they produce top quality outdoor lighting. Hinkley Lighting has also expanded to include a full range of interior lighting solutions, including chandeliers, sconces, pendants and vanity lights. The Hinkley Lighting Castelle Outdoor Postmount is available with the following: Details:Cylindrical glass shadeCast aluminum constructionOptions:Finish and Shade: Black with Etched Ribbed, or Bronze with Amber Etched (shown).Lamping: Fluorescent, or Incandescent.Lighting:Fluorescent option utilizes one 26 Watt 120 Volt Type GU24 Compact Florescent lamp (included).Incandescent option utilizes one 100 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamp (not included).Shipping: This item usually ships within 7 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Width 7 In., Height 16.5 In.

Dwell Outdoor Pendant by Hinkley Lighting $158 The Hinkley Lighting Dwell Outdoor Pendant adds sleek, contemporary design to exterior living spaces. Comes with a delicate cylindrical clear seeded glass shade, which is kept safe and secure within a metal frame that comes in a black finish to match the stem and canopy. Dark Sky compliant. Cleveland-based Hinkley Lighting is driven by a passion to combine design and function to create exceptional lighting solutions. Family-owned Hinkley began as a traditional lantern company in 1922, and, still today, they produce top quality outdoor lighting. Hinkley Lighting has also expanded to include a full range of interior lighting solutions, including chandeliers, sconces, pendants and vanity lights. The Hinkley Lighting Dwell Outdoor Pendant is available with the following: Details:Cylindrical Clear Seedy glass shadeMetal construction Black finishCceiling canopyOne stemOptions:Lamping: Fluorescent, or Incandescent.Size: Large, or Medium (shown).Lighting:Fluorescent option utilizes one 26 Watt 120 Volt Type GU24 Compact Florescent lamp (not included).Incandescent option utilizes one 100 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamp (not included).Shipping: This item usually ships within 7 days. Dimensions: Medium Fixture: Width 6.25 In., Height 21.75 In. Large Fixture: Width 8.25 In., Height 24.5 In. Ceiling Canopy: Diameter 6 In.

Dwell Outdoor Postmount by Hinkley Lighting $230 Add a unique contemporary statement and a sense of height to an exterior lighting scheme with the Hinkley Lighting Dwell Outdoor Postmount. Adds sleek, contemporary design to exterior living spaces. With a cylindrical clear seedy glass shade and a black finish. Post not included. The Incandescent option is on backorder until Mid August, 2010. Cleveland-based Hinkley Lighting is driven by a passion to combine design and function to create exceptional lighting solutions. Family-owned Hinkley began as a traditional lantern company in 1922, and, still today, they produce top quality outdoor lighting. Hinkley Lighting has also expanded to include a full range of interior lighting solutions, including chandeliers, sconces, pendants and vanity lights. The Hinkley Lighting Dwell Outdoor Postmount is available with the following: Details:Cylindrical Clear Seedy glass shadeMetal constructionBlack finishOptions:Lamping: Fluorescent, or Incandescent.Lighting:Fluorescent option utilizes one 26 Watt 120 Volt Type GU24 Compact Florescent lamp (included).Incandescent option utilizes one 100 Watt 120 Volt Medium Base Incandescent lamp (not included).Shipping: This item usually ships within 7 days. Dimensions: Fixture: Height 27.75 In., Width 8.25 In.

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