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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Design 101 - Pergola Outdoor Rooms

Tatiana via Houzz

Designing a pergola into your outdoor space is a means for defining an outdoor room.  Climbing foliage creates privacy and sun shade and softens the structure of a pergola.

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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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Get The Look - Garden Bench Dining

Photo Inspiration - Apartment Therapy

I was taken by the simplicity of this outdoor dining room and the creative use of garden benches as dining seating. Get the Look!

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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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Discover - Houzz.com

Inspiration from Anna Looper via Houzz.com

We are always looking for design inspiration for outdoor spaces. When we can't find examples of outdoor spaces we will draw inspiration from interiors. A prolific resource of design inspiration that we visit often is Houzz.com. 

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.

Before & After - Contemporary Spanish Colonial

Laura Morton Design - Spanish Colonial Before

Landscape designer Laura Morton revamped the grounds of a Spanish Colonial Revival with a contemporary twist.  The Casa de los Arcos project garnered Laura Morton Design a 2010 APLD Merit Award  for Residential Design.

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Live - The Post Holiday Nap

Material Girls

I don't know abut you, but I'm always exhausted after a holiday and napping is a high priority.  Here's a lovely space for resting your head.

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Design 101 - Global Style Covered Terrace

Caitlin Creer Interiors via Decor Pad

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