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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Design 101 - Mesh Chaise Lounges

Rick Eckersley Garden Architecture

Typically made with Textilene fabric, mesh chaise lounges have a barely there quailty.  From the streamlined profiles to the transparency of the fabric they almsot seem to float in an outdoor space.

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Design 101 - Water Feature Styles

Molly Wood Garden Design

If you are considering adding a water feature to your outdoor space, you have many options to choose from.  From grand fountains to simple bowls of water and DIY garden planter fountains you can add a water feature with a small or larger budget and to fit your design aesthetic.

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Design 101 - Contemporary Metal Furniture

Ramon Esteve - Estudio de Arquitectura

Contemporary metal furniture is a large category that encompasses designs borrowed from the modern masters, mid century throw-backs and current designs.  Contemporary metal furniture is the perfect fit for modern or vintage spaces.  If you like mixing and matching eras, you can artfully pair contemporary metal furniture with contrary design periods.

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Design 101 - Formal and Romantic Metal Furniture

Molly Wood Garden Design

Metal lends itself well to the form of formal and romantic design.  From straight lines and square grid patterns to sweeping curves and ornate curls metal can be bent to satisfy the precise lines of a formal garden or the soft lines of a romantic cottage garden.

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Design 101 - Victorian Era Wicker and Rattan

Detroit Garden Works - Wicker Chairs Circa 1850

From the Egyptians and then to the Romans wicker furniture finally made its way to Victorian era England.  Wonderfully ornate and gorgeous shapes, Victorian outdoor wicker has a very distinct design style.

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Design 101 - Modern Country Rustic

House Beautiful

The modern country design style also embraces the beauty of objects as they are.  The patina of age and the elements give everyday objects and furniture a whole new look that is totally unique.  In this outdoor space rusty vintage mid century chairs and a glide are paired with bright outdoor pillows and a weather worn wood table.

Design 101 - Modern Country Mix and Match

GAP Interiors - House and Leisure Feature

This South African country home pulls together cozy and comfortable outdoor spaces by mixing and matching rustic and modern designs.  The broad mix of materials (plastic, wood and metal) all seem at home together.

Design 101 - The Cape Cod Stripe

Architectural Digest

From bold solid uniform size two color stripes to muted multi-color and multi-size stripe fabric, Cape Cod outdoor spaces always have a stripe included in the design.  Sunbrella outdoor fabric has an impressive selection of striped outdoor fabrics.

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