by Skye Kopfmann-McLoughlin | Jul 11, 2024 | Outdoor Furniture, Patio Surfaces, Pergolas
Announcing… TEMO, our newest product launch! If you’re thinking about upgrading your backyard with a new patio addition, don’t pass over TEMO’s operable pergolas. Features of Our Operable Pergolas Rafters: Made from heavy-gauge extruded aluminum, our rafters...
by Skye Kopfmann-McLoughlin | Nov 2, 2023 | Daltile, FAQ, Metal Works, MetalSmith's Designs, Open Air Cabinetry, Outdeco, Outdoor Kitchens, Patio Surfaces, Porcelain Tile, Uncategorized
Yes, you heard it! The luxury of a patio surface right out on your second, third, or even rooftop deck. No more splinters for us! We decided to give this a try! Below is a before photo of our deck with existing (patched) together cedar wood. The previous...
by Skye Kopfmann-McLoughlin | Jul 27, 2023 | FAQ, Pots, Urns & Planters, Tournesol
“Tournesol is French for sunflower” -– and sunflowers symbolize adoration, loyalty, and longevity. We have had the opportunity to partner with Tournesol siteworks since Twisted Elements launched in 2015. We also had the opportunity to visit their...
by Skye Kopfmann-McLoughlin | Jun 21, 2023 | Artist, FAQ, Metal Works, MetalSmith's Designs, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Kitchens, Uncategorized
Choices, Choices, and more Choice! Don’t you feel like that is the way it is now, and needless to say it’s great, but so OVERWHELMING! There are so many online retailers, many of them selling the exact same thing with a different name on it. ...
by Skye Kopfmann-McLoughlin | Jun 19, 2023 | Artist, FAQ, Open Air Cabinetry, Outdoor Furniture, Outdoor Kitchens, Showroom, Uncategorized
“Constructed to Hold Up to Mother Nature” – Open Air Outdoor Cabinetry Launches 7 NEW Premium HDPE Wood Grain Finishes! We are so excited to share with you the new HDPE wood grain finishes. What is HDPE and the Benefits? High Density...
by Skye Kopfmann-McLoughlin | May 23, 2023 | Artist, Awards, FAQ, Landscape Companies, Local Contractors, Publications, Shows and Conventions, Uncategorized
We are EXCITED to be a Sponsor for the MIDWEST HOME DESIGN AWARDS this year! We thought we’d make it easier for you to find all the submission details in one place. Click HERE to submit your award winning project and we’ll see ya at the Gala on December...
by Skye Kopfmann-McLoughlin | May 18, 2023 | Artist, County Materials, FAQ, Gardenstone, Landscape Companies, Local Contractors, Metal Works, MetalSmith's Designs, Patio Surfaces, Uncategorized
When we moved offices in 2021 from International Market Square to a new space in Bloomington, Minnesota we gave up the access to beautiful gathering spaces that were in arms reach of our studio. So last summer we were thrilled when our building started working with a...
by Skye Kopfmann-McLoughlin | May 17, 2023 | Publications, Showroom, Uncategorized
How many takes to get the right angle? Well, it took us about 20! We had a great time posing for the photographer that came to our showroom to do headshots for a business profile. It is featured in the Edina Magazine’s May 2023 Issue. It was fairly quick...
by Skye Kopfmann-McLoughlin | Mar 30, 2023 | Artist, FAQ, Fire Feature, Outdoor Low-Voltage Lighting, Patio Surfaces, Statuary, Uncategorized
SO IMPORTANT! Outdoor Lighting not only enhances your beautiful space at night, but it also provides a ton of security and safety from accidents. I think your insurance agent would thank you! Now Let’s Get into WHY?… Doesn’t this photo make you...
by Skye Kopfmann-McLoughlin | Aug 25, 2022 | Artist, FAQ, Fencing, Local Contractors, Outdeco, Uncategorized
We don’t always get the opportunity to see our products installed once they leave our showroom, so it was really exciting when Ande Schneider (Landscape designer) with Heidi’s Lifestyle Gardens shared these finished photos with us! Ande worked her...