Page 6 February 20, 2020 EL SEGUNDO HERALD
Check Out Our Instagram! WWW.INSTAGRAM.COM/ESHERALD
Bringing the Indoors Out in 2020
837 VIRGINIA ST, EL SEGUNDO
BEAUTIFUL HOME + GUEST HOUSE | HUGE LOT! | $2,250,000
Saturday 2/22 and Sunday 2/23, 2-4pm
Whiting Street, El Segundo
SOLD
5 bed, 3bth, plus den, 3600+ square feet and large finished basement with full
bathroom!!!, (asking price $1,949,999 ) formal living room, formal dining room,
big kitchen and adjoining family room, two panoramic view decks, great master
bedroom, beautiful bannister skylight stairway with landing, on the most sought
after street in El Segundo!!! ***SHOWN BY APPT ONLY!!
READ MY CLIENT TESTIMONIALS AT MY WEBSITE, WWW.JIMMARAK.COM
VISUAL TOURS at www.jimmarak.com
$$ YOU WILL GET RECORD HIGH PRICES $$
FOR THE PROPERTIES I SELL!!
LIC # 00915352 CALL ME NOW! 1-310-322-1900 JIM MARAK
Direct line/24 hr. voicemail! • Visit My Website: www.jimmarak.com
SERVING EL SEGUNDO BUYERS AND SELLERS FOR THE PAST (33) YEARS!
I AM A
CERTIFIED
FIRST TIME BUYER,
TRADE-UP BUYER
AND SENIOR
C ITIZEN
SPECIALIST!
VOTED BEST
REALTOR
IN EL SEGUNDO
by the readers of the
El Segundo Herald -
“El Segundo
Home Owner”
NOW’S A GREAT TIME TO BUY, SELL OR TRADE UP Due to the Super Low Interest Rates!
I have ALL CASH BUYERS that buy
Distressed Homes AS-IS, No Repairs!!!
CALL ME NOW For An Appointment.
Direct Line: 310.322.1900
ESTABLISHED 1980
CALL
ABOUT OUR
COMING SOON
PROPERTIES!
WANTED
• Any and all multi-unit rental property
• 2 Bedroom + Starter home. Any condition!
• Call us today for a great offer and terms. No open houses needed!
902 Esplanade
Redondo Beach
7 Unit Apartment Building
in Escrow!
• 141 Arena St, El Segundo, 7 units
• 340 East Franklin, El Segundo:SOLD!
3 units
• One of the best ocean views in South SOLD!
Bay
For Lease:
Fantastic Smoky Hollow location,
3 blocks to Main Street
Industrial Flex, approximately
2,160 sq ft. Kitchenette, 2 bathrooms,
high ceilings, loading
dock or featured entrance
Asking $2.75 / sq. ft. Ind. Gross
Call for more details.
310.322.0066 | KIRKBROWN@GMAIL.COM
361 MAIN ST, EL SEGUNDO - CORNER OF MAIN AND HOLLY
Kirk Brown • DRE# 00556073
Kirk Brown Jr • DRE# 01359453
EL SEGUNDO FAMILY FOR 5 GENERATIONS
(BPT) - 2020 outdoor living trends are all
about enjoying your backyard alfresco - but
with the comfort and ease you expect from
your indoor spaces. Today’s outdoor spaces
are transforming into an extension of the
home. The current outdoor design also takes
into account the look and feel of your entire
home, including the interior and exterior,
building materials and surroundings.
Connecting with nature: Biophilic design
Biophilic design is achieved when natural
elements are incorporated into the space,
helping people feel connected to the natural
environment. It creates a calm, tranquil space
and reduces stress. Biophilia makes sense for
indoor urban environments needing to bring
the outdoors in, but how does it work when
you’re already outside?
Biophilic design for outdoor spaces means
integrating natural elements with constructed
elements to create a harmonious space. A
plant wall or raised garden bed can integrate
greenery and pops of color with the built
elements of your outdoor space. It also means
using natural materials, like wood and stone,
to complement the surrounding environment.
Create greener, more sustainable spaces to
celebrate the environment, which can help
encourage pollinators, grow healthy food and
forge a cohesive outdoor space. You can also
use materials such as Belgard’s permeable
pavers, which allow water to drain through
the surface, replenishing the soil and aquifers
beneath your path, walkway or driveway.
More than just a grill
Today’s homeowners want much more
than a grill in the backyard. With aspirations
to cook and entertain guests outdoors with
everything the best outdoor kitchen can offer,
the possibilities are endless - from grills to
cooktops and ovens or even a wine cooler
and an outdoor bar.
Homeowners also have many options when
it comes to the design and price point of their
outdoor kitchen. Some may lean toward a grill
island, adding prep and storage space to their
grilling station, while others might create a
full-on outdoor kitchen with a grill, smoker,
refrigerator, sink, seating area and more.
Either way, homeowners can get a feel
for exactly what their space will look like
before breaking ground through Belgard’s
design resources. The Belgard Design Studio
takes a simple sketch, some dimensions and
a couple of photos and turns it, using design
software, into 3D animations and virtual reality
experiences to give homeowners a sense of
the finished product in their backyard.
While it may seem contrary to the more
organic approach of biophilic design, the
contemporary trend toward sleek, modular
furniture can enhance your outdoor space.
Modular, sectional pieces with clean lines and
streamlined design can be arranged and rearranged
to accommodate any natural elements
you want to incorporate in your space, or to
handle different numbers of guests when
entertaining.
The minimalist approach to furnishings
also allows the natural elements around you
to take center stage.
Multifunctional spaces
Whether your home is in an urban area
with limited green space, or you want to
optimize your outdoor living, get creative:
* Add vertical planters
* Hang hammocks for lounging
* Create built-in seating
* Build raised garden beds
Here’s where some of that modular seating
can come in handy, too. Some urban homes
make good use of their front porches and yards,
instead, which invites more neighborhood
engagement and a feeling of community.
Entertaining both night and day
Regardless of the time of day - or year -
you and your family can relax comfortably
in your outdoor sanctuary, thanks to modern
technology and the latest outdoor installations:
* LED lighting is installed in a variety
of ways. You can install strips of light and/
or spotlights, even using multiple colors, to
add flair at night.
* In the harsh sunlight, large umbrellas
and movable shade walls or screens can
keep your space cool and more comfortable.
* For cooler climates, an outdoor fireplace
provides heat and light for cozy evenings
in the yard.
Whether you have a straightforward vision
for a patio or dream of elaborate outdoor
living spaces, these ideas can help you create
your oasis. For more information on how
you can upgrade your outdoor space, visit
Belgard.com. *