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July 2007
Executive Lifestyles
Bring the indoor luxury to the majestic outdoors
By Ayumi Fukuda
Waterfront communities are blossoming everywhere in the Volunteer State, and whether you’ve purchased a property in the Smoky Mountains or along the banks of the Mississippi, you likely have done so to appreciate the intoxicating beauty of our mountains and lakes, not to sit around and enjoy the interior paint colors. In the past, some of the comforts you find only indoors could not be duplicated outside.
But times have changed. With new products on the market, it’s time
to bring indoor luxury to the great outdoors.
Molded plastic chairs may be easy to clean yet lack the grandeur that sofas provide in the living room. Restoration Hardware’s All Weather Wicker Classic Hampshire collection is reminiscent of masterfully carved, Old World mahogany furniture combined with a modernday construction of weaving resin strands (in lieu of the traditional wicker) over rustproof aluminum framing. Not only will the accompanying cushions remind you of a well-worn lounge chair by your indoor
fireplace, the Sunbrella ® fabrics are easy to clean and guaranteed not to fade and can withstand the outdoors.
www.restorationhardware.com
A day spent playing a round of golf with a client at one of Fairfield Glade’s five championship golf courses or horseback riding at Rarity Bay’s equestrian center are certainly fun, but your body will no doubt be a bit fatigued after a full day in the sun. Why spend a day indoors at a spa when you can have your own yet still enjoy the Tennessee sun? The hydrotherapeutic capabilities of a hot tub are certain to help massage away the
aches from all the activities you are enjoying on and near the water. And if you want to soak your tensions away in your own outdoor spa, consider helping the Tennessee economy at the same time. Four Winds Spas, a Smyrna-based company, constructs a variety of models, both budget- and preference-wise, to fit your needs.
615.220.8879
www.fourwindsspas.com
Now that your home is surrounded by the luxury of natural beauty, you may have been planning on inviting your new neighbors and friends for a backyard gathering.
For the ultimate luxurious outdoor entertaining experience, no company can provide it better than Cal Spas, with its Cal Flame modular systems that can be customized beyond a single grill to a 25-ft integrated outdoor kitchen, complete with a beer tap, a refrigerator and a fire pit (to keep warm during cool Tennessee nights). But that’s not all. Thanks to Cal Spas, its outdoor 42-inch Sony auto-rising and storing plasma screen TV will allow you to entertain friends and watch televised sporting events at the same time while on the deck. The U9100 model’s DVD player and four Marine-grade speakers will allow your family to have a “drive-in” movie night without leaving the backyard. Cal Spas guarantees its products
for a lifetime, so your good times outdoor won’t have to be cut short.
(Cal Spas products are available at Watson’s of Nashville: 615.641.7665.)
The nearest bustling city may be just miles away from your new waterfront home, but with these waterfront amenities, complemented by the existing Appalachian beauty, will make you
feel like you’re a world apart.
Feedback:ayumi@businesstn.com
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