To stay at the forefront of any industry, it is important to be aware of and keep up with current trends. In high end residential design the outdoor kitchen has emerged as a new must-have, anchored by the massive gas grill in its rustic sandstone enclosure with polished granite countertops. At the same time, the firepit has emerged, a circle of stones providing a focal point for outdoor conviviality. Pictured here is one we recently completed for a client on a limited budget, proving that in a democracy everyone should share in life's pleasures.