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7 Ways to Spruce Up Your Backyard!

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Spring is here and so many people are ready to get outside and spruce up their outdoor space. Have you been thinking about giving your backyard an upgrade but you're not sure what to do to give it a facelift? There are so many fun ways to enjoy your backyard and making a few improvements can bring your backyard to the next level! Read on to get a few ideas for improving your backyard from our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks! 1) Build a Fire Pit  There is just something great about sitting around the fire on a summer evening. Have a wienie roast or simply enjoy your company relaxing by the fire. You can go with a simple design or plan out intricate masonry work for a gorgeous backyard upgrade!   2) Improve Your Landscape  If you're looking to add a gorgeous design element to your backyard? Improving your landscaping is a great place to start. Plants can turn your backyard from plain to spectacular in no time!  3) Add a Patio  Do y...

Ragan Cabinets Gorgeous Cabinet Lines!

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Our cabinet company in Osage Beach, Mo offers four beautiful lines of indoor cabinets and two lines of outdoor cabinets at the Lake of the Ozarks . If you've been considering remodeling your kitchen, you'll find cabinets that will match both your style and your budget when contact Ragan Cabinets to remodel your kitchen! Read on to learn about what we offer! RiverRun Cabinetry RiverRun's beautiful cabinetry is inspired by their location in the Shenandoah Valley. They deliver naturally beautiful, fully featured cabinets where the quality reflects nature's finest, and where traditional craftsmanship and modern efficiencies come together harmoniously. Elegant details and rich finishes are just the beginning. Advantage by Bridgewood Custom Cabinetry Bridgewood Custom Cabinetry has built premium custom cabinets for over 20 years. From that experience, they designed the Advantage line of cabinetry to offer premium features without the premiums. Through focused purch...

Incorporating Color into Your Kitchen Design Tastefully

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We often have a color that we would love to incorporate into our kitchen but it's common for homeowners to shy away from adding color because they are afraid it will look dated in a few years or not hold its resale value. While you don't want to go overboard, adding a little pop of color into your kitchen isn't a bad thing if done tastefully. Color can add excitement into your home so don't be afraid to add a color you love! Not sure how to add color into your kitchen design without going overboard? Read on to get a few tips from our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks . Keep Long Term Items Neutral Starting with a neutral pallet in your kitchen is a good strategy for ensuring your kitchen design will remain timeless. If you're afraid that color will date your kitchen down the road be sure to keep items that are hard to change neutral. These items include things like flooring, appliances, light fixtures, and even kitchen cabinets. Colored cabinets can b...

European-Inspired Powered Coating Stainless Steel Outdoor Cabinets

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Thinking about taking the plunge and building the outdoor kitchen at the Lake of the Ozarks that you have been dreaming about? Outdoor kitchens are fabulous for not only their functionality but they also offer up a great way to create a stunning backyard design to increase the aesthetics of your home.  One of our gorgeous outdoor kitchen suppliers, Brown Jordan, has a line of stainless steel outdoor kitchen cabinets that we absolutely love! Read on to find out more about these European-Inspired outdoor cabinets! European-Inspired Design With their clean lines, integrated storage drawers and sleek form, European-inspired outdoor kitchen cabinets are making headway — particularly in urban markets where rooftop applications and multi-family developments are prevalent. With it comes a modular approach and aesthetic complete with furniture-inspired details.  An Elevated Finish Today’s homeowner desires an outdoor living experience with a heightened level of...

Are Outdoor Kitchens Worth the Investment?

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Outdoor kitchens are rising in popularity as more and more homeowners are willing to invest in outdoor living. While building an outdoor kitchen at the Lake of the Ozarks  may not be the least costly home renovation to help increase the value and enjoyment of your home, it is likely worth the investment! Cooking at home is on the rise in popularity with tasty recipes and cooking tutorials at our fingertips! This creates the ripple effect of making cooking outdoors even more popular. If you're on the fence about investing in an outdoor kitchen, read on to find out why it's worth the investment! A Study Conducted By Zillow® According to Zillow®, homes with outdoor kitchens sell for nearly 25% more than expected. Of the nearly four million homes nationwide that sold between January 2016 and December 2017, these features, amednities and design styles made the largest impact on the sale price.  Realized Increased Percentages During Home Sale  ...

Amenities to Extend Outdoor Living

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Outdoor living is rising in popularity across the United States. Outdoor Kitchens are a great way to increase your usable space in your home and also enjoy cooking outside without the hassle of going back and forth from indoors to outdoors during the cooking process. Some are apprehensive to build an outdoor kitchen at the Lake of the Ozarks because they don't think they will get enough use out of them due to the changes in weather. You may not be able to use your outdoor kitchen in the dead of winter but there are plenty of amenities to extend the usability of your outdoor living space. Today our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks wants to share with you four amenities to extend outdoor living. Layered Heat Sources  Summer is the ideal time to use your outdoor space but with careful planning, you can still use your outdoor space during the colder seasons. Fall is a gorgeous time of year to be outdoors at the Lake of the Ozarks with the gorgeous fall foliage. Fall af...

Beyond the Grill - Outdoor Appliances!

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Leaving the cooking outdoors has been a rising trend in the US and especially here at the Lake of the Ozarks! Typically when you think about cooking outdoors the first thing you think of is firing up the grill, but did you know that with an outdoor kitchen at the Lake of the Ozarks you can think beyond the grill and install even more useful outdoor appliances! Today, our cabinet company at the Lake of the Ozarks want to share with your some appliances you can add to your outdoor kitchen design to make it that much more functional. Even more homeowners are making room for specialty appliances to make cooking both easy and fun. There is a rise in people wanting to cook more organically with home gardens and staying home to entertain their guests. Having an outdoor kitchen is the perfect way to entertain guests and cook healthy and delicious meals. Check out a few of the outdoor appliances that are on the rise!  Argentinian Grills  Argentinian grills are the p...