Fire Stone’s Outdoor GreatRoom is a concept based upon coordinated packages of upscale fireplaces, campfires, grill islands, romantic lanterns, and high-end weatherproof furniture, all surrounded by a graceful selection of pergolas. The result is an outdoor gathering place with the look and feel of a posh resort– all in a consumer’s own back yard.

“With an Outdoor GreatRoom, no longer does a consumer’s patio or deck have to be an obstacle course of grills, umbrella tables, bug zappers, and mismatched lawn chairs,” says Ross Johnson, VP of Sales. “Instead, consumers can create a beautiful and functional outdoor living space in less than a day and at one fifth the cost of indoor construction. Plus, the concept is equally attractive for dealers, since an Outdoor GreatRoom becomes its own ready-made showroom from which products can be sold.”

There’s no doubt about it-the trend in outdoor living spaces is growing rapidly across the country. People are spending more time in their backyards, using a variety of products to create beautiful outdoor rooms. Fire Stone Home Products offers a broad selection of innovative, unique and stylish products to make the creation of your Outdoor GreatRoom a breeze.

“We’ve made it easy to customize your outdoor living area,” said Dan Shimek, president and CEO of Fire Stone Home Products. “We know that the outdoor living room is a huge trend right now and we want to be in the center of it.”

 According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Americans spent nearly $150 billion on home remodeling in 2005 and one-third of those dollars went towards outdoor living areas. While this increases the beauty of your home, it also increases your home’s value. Recent industry findings show that well-designed outdoor spaces return more than 100 percent of their cost, demonstrating a strong return on investment. In addition, the cost per square foot of adding exterior space versus interior space is much less.

“On average, it costs $150 per square foot to add to the interior space of your home,” said

Shimek. “To add space outside your home, the cost is much less, at $30 to $50 per square foot.”

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About Fire Stone Home Products: Founded by industry veteran Dan Shimek, co-founder of Heat-n-Glo fireplaces, Fire Stone Home Products is the first company to focus on developing products exclusively for outdoor living. Fire Stone’s Outdoor GreatRoom™ products include grills, islands, gas lights, fireplaces, campfires, pergolas and more. At Fire Stone, our goal is to improve the beauty, value, warmth and comfort of the living areas outside the home through innovative technology and design.

Courtesy: Home Improvement News and Information Center