Inspiration Board - Molded Plastic Furniture

As the outdoor furnishing market evolves and as industrial manufacturing processes are adopted by the furnishings industry we are seeing some really interesting furniture lines hit the market.  Most recently we've seen the wider adoption of molded plastic in high-end luxury furnishings.  All this week we will be looking at some exceptional examples.

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Inspiration Board - All White Outdoor Spaces

There is a lot of information out there about how to bravely use color.  I think one of the most courageous design decisions you can make however is to decorate with no color at all and use an all-white palette.  Done wrong and it look like you have no sense of design.  Done right and the space is clean, crisp, serene and the mark of a sophisticated designer.  This week we will spend some time admiring some all white outdoor spaces done right.

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Inspiration Board - Commercial String Lights

String lights as outdoor lighting have long been the pervue of event designers, municipalities and restaurants.  This lighting concept is slowly making its way into the residential market as robust string light options trickle onto the market.  This week we will take a closer look at string lights for residential outdoor spaces.  To start the week off some inspiration from the commercial sector.

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Inspiration Board - Photographers

The outdoor season is upon us and if you are looking for some design inspiration for your space a good place to look is with interiors photographers.  This week a sample of some inspiring photographers.

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Inspiration Board - Orbs Outdoor Decor

As I've been perusing my image files for posts I noticed that many designers include an orb or collection of orbs as outdoor decor in their designs.  I like the focal point and the softness that the orbs provide for a space.

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Inspiration Board - Splashes of Color

One of the most flexible ways to add color to your outdoor space is by adding an accent color to your design.  Accent colors added by way of pillows and cushions, accessories, rugs, and furnishings create visual interest, can provide a visual focal point and can come and go season to season and year to year.

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Inspiration Board - Outdoor Rooms

We talk a lot about create outdoor rooms by way of space planning techniques.  You can also create an outdoor room by defining the space with a freestanding structure.  This week we will explore this concept of structurally defined outdoor rooms.

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Inspiration Board - Fashionable Outdoor Living

In recogination of Fashion Week I thought it would be fun to spend the week exploring high fashion and luxury outdoor living.  To start the week off, inspiration from some top stylists and photographers.

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2011 Year End Review - Privacy

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2011 Year End Review - Small Spaces

Small Spaces

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