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OUTDOOR LIVING FIVE WAYS TO Elevate Your Outdoor Living Secluded retreat, al fresco dining or blockbuster party — you want an outdoor experience that charms, relaxes and inspires. Rhode Islanders are turning to Walpole Outdoors to make it happen. BY DIANE M . S TERRET T 1. PLANT A PERGOLA. These versatile structures can define an entranceway, protect a garden or pool or provide shade for an outdoor living room. They’re also an easy way to create a spectacular outdoor room for entertaining with outdoor kitchens, seating, maybe even an outdoor television. Choose from standard designs or go custom, then choose natural wood, hollow vinyl, aluminum or AZEK, a long- lasting, low-maintenance material great for coastal areas. 2. GO BEYOND FUNCTIONAL FENCING AND GATES. Sure, they keep pets in the yard and keep pests out, but the best fences also add a new level of elegance to your home. Walpole offers more styles in fencing than anyone — from picket and spindle perimeter fences, to post- and-rail, lattice, rustic and garden privacy fences — with color and detail options to make them your own. Reimagine your outdoor space with a whole new world of sophisticated detail, exceptional styling and unmatched handcrafted construction. Pro tip: rely on design experts who understand your style, respect your budget and will work with you from consultation to concept to completion. 3. COOK UP A STORM IN AN OUTDOOR KITCHEN. Giving the chef in the family an outdoor kitchen increases your outdoor enjoyment ten-fold. With top-of-the-line countertops, grills, ovens and refrigerators, everything you need for easy entertaining is at your fingertips. Premium, durable materials make them easier to care for too. 4. LATHER UP IN AN OUTDOOR SHOWER. Give yourself a refreshing way to rinse off after a day at the beach or by the pool, after exercising or gardening. Try classic cedar or low maintenance AZEK to achieve the look you want. You could even add a pergola on top. 5. SMALL BUILDINGS, BIG POSSIBILITIES. These small buildings aren’t just for storage anymore and they certainly look nothing like your granddad’s backyard shack. High- quality sheds are perfect for a quiet retreat, a kids’ playhouse or even a getaway home office. They’re fully customizable with an extensive library of options so you can create the building of your dreams. Perhaps you’re looking outside and not sure where to start? Walpole offers free on-site design consultations and detailed proposals so you can see what’s possible. ◆ 80    RHODE ISLAND MONTHLY’S NEST | 2020 WALPOLE OUTDOORS, 1350-A Bald Hill Rd., Warwick, 866-428-1677, walpoleoutdoors.com