Design 101 - Guest Blogger Gale Steves, From the Outdoors Looking In

Rees Roberts + Partners

Everyone is so busy moving their indoor looks outside these days. I wish they would stop for a minute or two and ponder how their new exterior creations will affect the view from the windows.  And those windows are important for bringing the outdoors inside. And then stop to think about how the existing garden color scheme will influence furniture choices and colors as well.

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Inspiration Board - Living Outdoors in Harmony with Your Landscape

When we talk about outdoor living we should bear in mind that we are actually guests of our outdoor environment or landscape.  We can either be the obnoxious guest who takes over and dominates our host's space or we can be the guest that falls into step with our host and will ultimately be asked back time and again.  This week we are going to be talking about falling into step with the outdoor environment and landscape when designing our outdoor spaces.  Here are some inspiring looks that have integrated almost seamlessly with the outdoors.

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Design 101 - Rick Goldstein's 10 Tips for Getting the Right Outdoor Living Structure

Suzanne Tucker & Todd R. Cole

Outdoor living structures are popular for a variety of reasons. They add visual interest to your yard, provide a sense of privacy and potentially can increase your home's value. If you're considering adding a structure to your landscape architect Rick Goldstein outlines 10 things to consider:

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Inspiration Board - Global Style

We are taking you globe-trotting this week on the blog.  There is a lot of design chatter this year about Global Style and we've been listening with great interest.  One thing we love about this style is that it doesn't hem you in - you can mix and match cultures to your hearts content.  We are kicking off the week with a quick trip around the outdoor living world to inspire you to think global this year in your outdoor spaces.

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Before & After - Don Statham's Small Urban Space Retreat in Brooklyn

Don Statham - Small Urban Retreat in Park Slope, Brooklyn After

Privacy was the goal of two artists who wanted to redefine their three-story brownstone and differentiate their tenant space from their own.  Don Statham's eclectic design with an urban vibe was created to fit their lifestyle.

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Design 101 - Denise Bates Enos on Designing for Small Spaces

Joanna MoorhouseWe recently sat down with lifestyle writer and magazine editor Denise Bates Enos to get her input on this week’s topic of designing a small outdoor living space.

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Designer Profile - Christine Brun Author of "Small Space Living"

Michael WeeI had a great conversation with Christine Brun, best known for her column “Small Spaces” published by Creators Syndicate and her book, "Small Space Living". Her take on small spaces for the outdoors is timely as homeowners focus on “right-sizing” their furnishings to make their spaces more intimate and compact.

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Before & After - Don Statham's Rooftop Terrace Garden in Lower Manhattan

Rooftop Terrace Garden in Lower Manhattan AfterDon Statham understands how an urban garden grows. “Even with a lack of space in the city, rooftop gardens are flourishing,” says the garden designer and president of Bloom Design. “Whether you’re looking for a peaceful getaway or a place to entertain, the key is planning, from soil and plants to irrigation and maintenance.”

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Get The Look - Urban Outdoor Space

Photo Inspiration - Jon CarloftisFinding a grand penthouse apartment in a glamorous city, like the personal penthouse terrace of landscape desinger Jon Carloftis, is up to you but the rest of this grand urban space we can help you attain.

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Design 101 - Urban Outdoor Living

Rees Roberts + PartnersFor the urban dweller having a functional outdoor living area has become an important amenity.
And with space at a premium they are seeking imaginative ways to expand outdoors.

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