Your Villa Magazine - Riverside - April-June 2023

Sunset Outdoor Creations is a family owned general construction business specializing in swimming pools and outdoor construction. We proudly serve the Riverside, Orange and San Bernardino Counties. We will make your dreams come true and design your pool or any outdoor idea in a way that will put a big smile on your face for years to come. Sunset Outdoor Creations combines the top- of-the-line artistic and creative abilities of Tony Doumani with the technical expertise of a seasoned pool-building team to provide you with the best of both worlds: pools and landscapes that look and work beautifully. For over 26 years Tony has built his reputation as an award-winning builder and designer with his creativity, originality, integrity and professionalism. Those virtues are carried and passed on through his son Eric, who grew up in the pool construction industry. Teaming up together, Tony and Eric have built one of the best pool companies in Southern California. From day one, Tony and Eric take the time to listen to their clients wants and desires A Tradition of Excellence in Outdoor Living POOLS AND SPAS Your complete satisfaction is our number one priority! Let us design and build your dream outdoor pool and spa. Take a moment to explore our pool construction projects to see the exquisite sculptured stone and unique features including the new pebble and glass pool finishes. for their backyard. With that they take their creatively and skills to a whole new level and create a dream backyard. The ideas, features and options they create are world class. After a plan is drafted, it is a quick process. There are no surprises. They are prompt, professional, knowledgeable and more importantly, they care about any concerns and needs one may have. Tony and Eric have tremendous pride in their work and manage it every step of the way. They do an excellent job in transforming a blank back yard to a well designed beautifully constructed pool with pergolas, firepit, water features and everything else that you might need, barbecue, front drive and gardens. Sunset Outdoor Creations delivers the end result of what you are envisioning in an e΀cient and effective manner. Whether it is an outdoor pool, spa, kitchen, California room, patio, or hardscape, our team will transform your ideas and visions into an award-winning backyard project. We are proud to be the best rated local pool builder! Sunset Outdoor Creations, also known as Tony Doumani Creations, has been transforming the most basic backyards into award-winning projects, from creatively designed swimming pools with unique hardscape to patios, outdoor kitchens, and many more outdoor living ideas that bring families together. CALIFORNIA ROOMS California Rooms are the latest and hottest design trends in California homes. Inspired by sunshine, the great outdoors, and rooms with a view, California Room is the perfect indoor/outdoor space for relaxing, entertaining and enjoying the SoCal lifestyle, year ‘round. PATIOS Take your backyard to the next level. If you can dream it, we can build it! The artistic and creative abilities of Tony Doumani combined with his technical expertise will help you design and build the best looking and most beautiful patio and landscape in your neighborhood. HARDSCAPE We think of hardscape design and installation as that extra mile that can make a landscape look and feel impressive. Hardscapes involve artful combination of rock, brick, masonry, stone, pavers, or other durable materials. Get an award-winning “style” to your outdoor living! C O V E R F E A T U R E D E S I G N + B U I L D Six top tips to refresh your Home Fireplace Decor There’s no interior design item quite like a fireplace to turn a house into a home. For millennia, loved ones have gathered around fires to share meals, tell stories, and bond with each oth r. Is your fireplace decor looking a bit neglected? Has it been a good few years since you gave it some TLC? If you think it’s time to turn the heat up on your fireplace decor but are unsure how to go about it, you’ve come to the right place! Make your fireplace stand out with accents Unfortunately, once a fireplace is built, there’s only so much you can do with its architecture. Fortunately, the sky’s the limit when choosing decor and other interior design aspects that you can use surrounding the fireplace. 1 ACCENT WALLS One way to spruce up your fireplace decor is to use accents. A sure bet is to use the space behind and around the fireplace as an accent wall. You can paint this area any shade you’d like, as long as it stands out from the rest of the room’s walls. For example, if the living room has primarily neutral tones, why not try a crimson red or bold blue? If you’ve already got colorful walls, give patte ned wallpaper a go. Alternatively, faux shiplap, tiled concrete, panels, or layered stones are fabulous ways to revitalize your fireplace decor. 2 OTHER ACCENT OPTIONS Building bookshelves around a fireplace is also a great wall decor choice. Plus, it’ll give you more space for decorative ornaments and trinkets once your fireplace’s mantel is full (more on this later). If you want a modern, almost futuristic approach, play around with the idea of surrounding the fireplace and mantel with a large mirror. It will lend the space an air of fashion-forward style and luxury. Similarly, if you don’t like bright colors, try a three-dimensional textured pattern panel, bare-faced bricks, or natural stone. Choose the right design features for your mantel Now that you’ve got your fireplace’s overall design, it’s time to decorate the mantel! When it comes to mantel decor, the only limit is your imagination. 3 CANDLES Candles are the go-to for many homemakers, and with good reason! The glow of a lit candle perfectly complements that of a roaring fireplace. If you’re a fan of fragrance, choose some beautifully scented pillar candles to place atop your mantel to create a welcoming atmosphere in your living room. You can choose a scent that perfectly complements your living room’s aesthetic, such as a cinnamon or pumpkin flavor for cozier designs or clean linen and cotton for a more modern and chic interior. If you like an eclectic look, opt for plenty of candles in several different shapes, sizes, and even colors. Or, if you prefer a more minimalist, uniform feel, select a couple of the same candles. 4 VASES AND FLOWERS A fresh bouquet is always a welcome addition to any room where you’ll entertain guests and loved ones. But, again, the type of vase and flowers you pick will depend on your preferences and the living room’s style. We suggest classic transparent glass vases and flowers like roses for a living room with a polished, high-end aesthetic. By contrast, go wild with fun and funky blooms like daisies as fireplace decor in a more laid-back, down-to-earth room. Design your room around your fireplace The fireplace is almost always a room’s main focal point (usually in the living room). So, you’ll w t to choose furniture and decor that enhances and draws attention to the fireplace ather than det ac ing from it. 10 | Your Villa Magazine