Belgard® Hardscapes Offers Seasonal Design Tips for Summer

ATLANTA, June 18, 2015 – As summer officially sets in, Belgard® Hardscapes, a leading provider of interlocking pavers, paving stone and wall products, is ready to help homeowners create their dreamscapes with a variety of beautiful and accessible outdoor living projects. Whether looking for small backyard touch-ups or entire patio overhauls, homeowners can turn to Belgard experts for outdoor living inspiration.

Garden Media Group’s annual garden trends report for 2015 shows findings that homeowners desire low-maintenance, high-quality outdoor products to create both a tranquil sanctuary and an entertainment-ready space. Belgard’s permeable pavers and modular outdoor living elements are adaptable to any style and can achieve any summertime project. Top 2015 summer trends include:

• Bringing the indoors out: Outdoor space can be adapted as a comfortable and functional addition to the home’s indoor rooms by varying paving stones to mimic a faux rug or creating the illusion of separate rooms by using different pavers for different areas.
• Lighting it up: Get-togethers don’t have to stop when the sun goes down; implementing lighting fixtures into hardscapes designs can highlight gardens, pools, walkways and more.
• Cooking to perfection: Warm weather means it’s time to grill! No longer just for food enthusiasts, a plethora of options are available when it comes to creating an outdoor kitchen for all degrees of foodie with wood-fired brick ovens, matching woodboxes, grill islands and more.
• Stepping it up (or down): If it seems like nothing can add dimension to a large, expansive patio, consider staggering levels with paved retaining walls and steps or a sunken seating area, pool or fire pit.
• Letting it flow: Water features are a great design piece for many spaces, and using permeable hardscapes to build a water display or fountain play area combines function and fun.

“At Belgard, we know that the list of things to do in the summer is endless, but we think that enjoying your outdoor space should be at the very top,” said Joe Raboine of Belgard Design Studio. “Even small updates to an outdoor living space can make a big difference, and this season’s trends are versatile and adaptable for every style.”

In addition to helping homeowners create the perfect outdoor space, Belgard is committed to giving back. The company recently launched Welcome Home, a giving initiative aimed at supporting members of the military and their families. From now until Veteran’s Day, Belgard will donate $100 for every paver project installed to the USO, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting, connecting and comforting American troops and their families throughout every step of their military journey. The company ultimately aims to provide up to $150,000 in both financial donations and in-kind services to the USO.

For more information, visit www.belgard.com/home and follow Belgard on Facebook and Twitter.

Photos to accompany each trend are available upon request at the Belgard Media Room, http://www.belgardmediaroom.com/images.

About Belgard® Hardscapes

Belgard® Hardscapes, part of Oldcastle® Architectural, offers a complete collection of paver and wall products for outdoor living spaces, walkways, driveways, parking areas and retaining walls. Available in a range of styles, premium Belgard products have been found in America’s finest homes and award-winning commercial and retail properties since 1995. For more information or a complimentary Idea Book, visit www.Belgard.com or call 1-877-Belgard (877-235-4273). Find more inspiring outdoor space ideas at http://www.facebook.com/BelgardHardscapes.

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