Design 101 - Open Air Structure Outdoor Rooms

Period Homes via Houzz

Open air structures are another means to define outdoor rooms in your landscape.  Within these structures you may have more than one outdoor room or they can be singular purpose such as outdoor dining rooms.  Open air structures can provide shade and privacy and architectural interest to your outdoor space.

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Design 101 - Global Style Swings

MCM Architects

If the classic porch swing doesn't suit your taste, you can look towards the global style swing trend. 

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Design 101 - Classic Porch Swings

Frederick + Frederick Architects via Houzz

I've posted a couple of times about the special nature of porches.  One of the reasons I think porches are special places is because that's where you can find the porch swing.  Whether swinging on a swing set or gently on a porch swing the act is so soothing it's intoxicating.  When I conjure up the image of a porch swing, it's always the classic version.  You can never go wrong with a classic.

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Exceptional Spaces - Swings

Porch swings are an iconic piece of outdoor furniture.  Far from losing their popularity over the years, we've seen the concept evolve.  Swinging daybeds and individual basket swings are the popular swing concepts for outdoor living. Although, you never can go wrong with the classic porch swing.

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Designer Profile - Amir Schlezinger

Amir Schlezinger

London based landscape designer Amir Schlezinger is the master of incorparting bench seating into his designs. 

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Design 101 - Bench Seating Styles

Tricia Huntley via Decor Pad

If you are interested in adding bench seating to your outdoor space, there are many design options for doing so. 

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Exceptional Spaces - Bench Seating

From built-in, dining, garden to freestanding there are lots of design options for adding bench seating to your outdoor space.  This week we will explore a variety of bench seating options for your outdoor space.  To start, bench seating inspiration from a collection of exceptional spaces.

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Exceptional Spaces - Wicker and Rattan Styles

Outdoor wicker and rattan come in so many wonderful, shapes, styles and colors.  This week we will be exploring the history and evolution of outdoor wicker and rattan.

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Get The Look - Cape Cod Hardscapes

Polhemus Savery DaSilva Architects Builders

From crushed gravel to brick and slate drives, patios and paths, Cape Cod outdoor spaces all have hardscapes incorporated into the design.

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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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