Discover - Houzz.com

Inspiration from Anna Looper via Houzz.com

We are always looking for design inspiration for outdoor spaces. When we can't find examples of outdoor spaces we will draw inspiration from interiors. A prolific resource of design inspiration that we visit often is Houzz.com. 

Design 101 - The Cape Cod Adirondack Chair

Mary LeBlanc Landscape Design

There are a handful of design elements that signal a Cape Cod outdoor space: white picket fences, hardscape paths, drives and patios, cottage garden landscaping, wicker, striped fabric and the Cape Cod adirondack chair.  Commonly found in pairs or in a round of 4 no Cape Cod outdoor space is complete without them.

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Design 101 - Hollywood Regency Design Style

William Haines

Hollywood Regency is a California design style that has experienced an enthusiastic renaissance as of late.  This gloriously over the top opulent design style is a mix of English, French Regency, Greek Revival, Asian and mid-century modern designs.  As a result it can look very different from designer to designer and room to room.

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Design 101 - Holiday Decorating with Tablescapes

The Porch & Atelier

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Live - The Post Holiday Nap

Material Girls

I don't know abut you, but I'm always exhausted after a holiday and napping is a high priority.  Here's a lovely space for resting your head.

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Entertain In Style - Formal Tablescape

Decor Pad

For many of our readers this is a holiday week.  Thanksgiving is rapidly approaching and if you are like me, the planning started weeks ago.  Outside of the meal preparation, an aspect of the event that consumes a lot of my creative brain space is the tablescape on which to present the meal.  I'm always looking for inspiration so I pulled a few for you in case you are looking for some last minute help.

Revisit our blog post from Jason Champion on how to style a dining table.

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Design 101 - Global Style Covered Terrace

Caitlin Creer Interiors via Decor Pad

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Design 101 - Covered Terrace on the Beach

Architectural Digest via DecorPad

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Design 101 - Contemporary Traditional Covered Terrace

Squillace Nicholas Architects via Desire To Inspire

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Design 101 - Cozy Covered Terrace

Desire to Inspire

The covered terrace, in my mind, is yet another distinction in outdoor spaces.  Elevated but not a balcony as it does not project from the wall of the house or building.  Open on more sides than a loggia but not a porch as they have no outside access.  A terrace is a platform extending from the floor of a house or building and it is often not covered but this week I sought out the comfort of covered terraces.

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