"It's a sure sign of summer if the chair gets up when you do."
Walter Winchell (1897-1972)
Redoing your outdoor living area for summer? If you need a new chaise but aren't a traditionalist consider the Zetu Chaise by Henry Hall Designs. It's made of anodized steel and teak and is completely adjustable. The only flaw is that the armrests seem a bit thin and short for true comfort. If you like the chaise there is a whole Zetu line including chairs, tables and serving carts that also feature the same sleek lines.
The Zetu Chaise
We thought the Frontgate SuperScreen Outdoor Theater System was pretty awesome but that was before we saw their new entertainment island. The island has a steel frame and a stucco and ceramic tile finish which covers up a 42" plasma TV that pops up at the touch of a button. The system includes four surround-sound speakers and a DVD/CD player with an AM/FM tuner. It's also compatible with Sirius satellite and has an input for hooking up to your satellite or cable TV. It's designed to spend serious time outdoors and the whole thing can be cleaned with a garden hose. Screening your movies outside isn't cheap, the system sells for $16,995.
The system for only $16,995
The very cool interior design blog TRENDIR turns us on to some of the posh outdoor accessories from Kalamazoo Gourmet. We told you about the wavy, stainless steel Sculpture Grill but, then we saw the Martini Bar, a wet bar for your patio. It has Kohler fixtures, a bar sink, an in-line water purifier, bottle rack and condiment holder, an ice compartment and hanging glass storage, It is all stainless steel and slick to match your grill. The 181 Degree Martini Bar costs $6,990 and is the ultimate accessory for your outdoor party.
The 181 Degree Martini Bar
We first heard about the Gucci barbecue tool set in Gourmet magazine and knew we had to check it out. The tools, which come in a light brown teak box with beige suede interior, includes fork, spatula, tongs, branding iron, skewers, and picks. The tools are are steel with bamboo handles and the spatula bears the Gucci logo. $8,995 for the ultimate set for your logo-conscious grill master.
Gucci Barbecue Tool Set
