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Saltwater pools are enhancing many new outdoor designs, employing salt as opposed to chlorine to treat the pool. Eliminating the need to keep a storage of chlorine, these pools are inviting and more appealing to swimmers. A water treatment option gaining acclaim is U V treatment, using ultraviolet light to make gorgeous, spark ling water that is free of chemical by products. Pool decks surrounding the water have taken on a creative custom look, using elegant glass tiles, charming seashells, or three-dimensional beads in the aggregate matrix to add texture, interest, and style. With a product called BeadCrete® from PebbleTec, the effect is almost jewel-like as light reflects off the rounded glass beads. A covered pool deck or exterior living/dining space creates an extension of the home that can be used for relaxation or dining. e flooring and well-appointed furnishings create a luxurious space, with open walls on all sides to allow the aernoon sea breezes to blow through. A gourmet chef summer k itchen includes ever y modern convenience, such as weather-proof cabinets, dishwashers, lockable refrigerators and wine cellars, freezers, and drink drawers, enabling you to keep it stocked with all the important staples, ready to turn festive at a moment's notice. e addition of fire pits have become welcome centerpieces in outdoor living arrangements. A Tuscany-inspired fire table marries form with function. Nested into the middle of a dining surface, fied with protective rims, fire tables are suitable for use by younger children under adult super vision. Others are open flame with gorgeous artistic lines echoing fine sculpture. Intended as evening inspiration while keeping guests warm and informed, the light directs footsteps on the path, simultaneously providing a gentle, romantic glow. A nother option is to transform a corner of the yard into a conversation pit, surrounded by Adirondack chairs and trees adorned with decorative lighting. Tak ing fire in a dramatic new direction, outdoor designers are inviting it to dance with water in artistic features designed to truly enchant. Linear fire pits along pool edges, or elegant fire bowls placed at strategic inter vals, can be programmed to fire up gently, or shoot the moon with color and flame, all by the touch of a remote buon. From solid concrete or granite, to artistic metals and colors, the fire bases can reflect your personal style, and burn with the flame you design. Entertaining with ease, reveling in all the benefits that come with Florida's delightful climate, these home project strategies earn five-star status and enviable reviews. Create the ultimate satisfaction of extending your living space with the perfect outdoor enclave. Continued om page 23 Visit FloridaHomesMag.com to view videos on our website and embedded into our Summer digital edition. 26 | FLORIDA HOMES MAGAZINE

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