Design 101 - California Casual Outdoor Blankets

Arterra Landscape Architects

Arterra Landscape Architects

Design 101 - Wood Burning Fire Pits

Arterra Landscape Architects

Arterra Landscape Architects

I Spy - Shapes of Metal Furniture via Arterra Landscape Architects

Arterra Landscape Architects

Arterra Landscape Architects

I Spy - Ottomans as Focal Points

Arterra Landscape Architects

Arterra Landscape Architects

Design 101 - Cloth Shade

MADarchitecture

Using high tech breathable, fade resistant and UV blocking fabrics you can create shade in your outdoor space that is a soft and supple focal point.

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Inspiration Board - Molded Plastic Furniture

As the outdoor furnishing market evolves and as industrial manufacturing processes are adopted by the furnishings industry we are seeing some really interesting furniture lines hit the market.  Most recently we've seen the wider adoption of molded plastic in high-end luxury furnishings.  All this week we will be looking at some exceptional examples.

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Design 101 - Molded Plastic Chaise Lounges

Jean Randazzo

If you are designing for a contemporary and modern look in your outdoor space, you should be sure to shop molded plastic chaise lounges.  They come in interesting shapes, are relatively light weight and easy to clean and you can find them in stark white to bold primary colors.

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Design 101 - Wood Chaise Lounges

Decor Pad

Wood chaise lounges can be rectangular and boxy to curvaceous and flowing.  These opposing shapes give wood chaise lounges a rather Jeckyll and Hyde personality. Regardless of your design personality however their is a wood chaise lounge for you.

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Designer Profile - Arterra Landscape Architects

Arterra Landscape Architects

Arterra Landscape Architects almost always include an artful water feature in their designs.  Everything from grand fountains and basins to subtle bowls and low-profile gurglers.

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Inspiration Board - Rugs

Rugs and pillows are the two accessories that I believe can change the look and feel of a space in the snap of a finger and without breaking the bank.  Rugs ground an outdoor space and add softness to your hardscape but they can add real drama to an outdoor space as well. One well thought out rug in a punchy color or pattern is enough to make a space sing or make a real statement with layers of rugs in a variety of colors and patterns.  All this week we will be talking about this versatile accessory - the rug.  To get the week started some inspiring uses of rugs in outdoor spaces.

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