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 - Moody Design Style 5

Jean Randazzo, Photographer via DecoPad

Design 101 - Moody Design Style 4

Wendi Young Design

Design 101 - Moody Design Style 3

Tessa Francesca, Photographer

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Design 101 - Moody Design Style 2

Garden Design

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Design 101 - Moody Design Style 1

Gwen Driscoll Designs via DecorPad

Short days, low clouds, brooding weather and dark colors make fall a moody season. This week, I went in search of outdoor spaces with a moody design aesthetic.  Similar to the season, these moody design styles share dark and rich colors along side varying shades of gray, low light, and heavier furniture and accessories that draw you in and invite you to curl up and rest for a while.

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Design 101 - Rug Design Styles

House Hunting Canada

For the most part rugs are a splash of color and pattern for the floor.  From floral to stripes to polka dot a rug pattern is often just that - a pattern.  If your design intent is to speak to a specific cultural style or era, then you will want to pay close attention to the pattern in your rugs.

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Design 101 - Famous Balcony Design Styles

Life In Italy

The balcony alone is an iconic outdoor space but some cities (and one country) are home to the most iconic balconies.  Paris, Venice, New Orleans and Malta are the locations that come to my mind first when I think of balconies.  Ornate, dainty and petite these famous balconies are undeniably feminine and dripping with romanticism.  These outdoor spaces scream to be furnished with equally romantic bistro tables for two.

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Design 101- French Art of Treillage

Berceau de treillage du Jardin de Chaville

The origins of treillage can be traced back to the 12th century, when countryside gardeners took to creating wooden structures, called treille, to support their climbing vines. But it wasn’t until the 17th century that the art of treillage reach new heights of popularity when King Louis XIV had the world famous French garden at Versailles constructed.

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