By Tashica Morgan
Behind the Green
Time to take entertainment outdoors... And it’s more than just tiki torches and a boombox—summer gatherings on the patio have become a backyard production, blended with remotes, wireless systems, and state-of-the-art appliances for an oasis-filled experience.
Stainless Steel Gas Grill
$365, kenmore.com
Outdoor Patio Heater Stand
$119, sears.com
The Heat is On
The summer days are blazing, but summer nights… not so much! Keep the warmth going once the sun sets with the hottest patio heaters, like this sleek weather-resistant gas fire pit from Hayneedle. Take bonfires to the next level, having toasty guests, as well as marshmallows!
Gas Rectangle Fire Pit
$649, hayneedle.com
Patio Propane Heaters
$155 - $229, wayfair.com
Hanging Electric Patio Heater
$139, bedbathandbeyond.com
Steel Magnolias
Stainless steel has a new home and is blooming amid the hedges of backyards—top of the line appliances created for convenience as well as landscape appeal. Skip the cooler for a sleeker bud, like this Kitchenaid 24” Stainless Steel Refrigerator... no watering required!
Red 4-Burner Gas Grill
$499, searshomeappliances.com
Outdoor Refrigerator
For retailers, kitchenaid.com
Under-counter Icemaker
For retailers, vikingrange.com
Green Show
The sounds and sights on the lawn are more than chirps and blades of grass—with simple concepts and smart designs, the outdoors can be transformed into backyard 2.0. Whether wireless or Bluetooth, entertainment options are now cleverly packaged and user-friendly, all with a push of a button!
55” Smart TV Monitor
$1998, hhgregg.com
Outdoor Bluetooth Rock Speaker
$99, bestbuy.com
Portable Cordless Projector with Remote
$359, staplescom
Set of Frog Speakers
$79, amazon.com
Affectionately known as "talko," Tashica Morgan is a wife and stay-at-home mom of three kids and a local design cele ity as seen on Season 4 of HGTV's Design Star. Follow her on facebook @tashicamorgandesigns and instagram @thatssotalko.
