Design 101 - The Formal Loggia

Inner Gardens

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Design 101 - Graphic Black

Decor Pad

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Design 101 - Fall Color Palette in Multi-Color

Alicia Book via Etsy

La Maison Boheme, Blog

Design 101 - Fall Color Palette in Orange

Rove Studio via Etsy

Annette Joseph, Stylist

Dream - Outdoor Spaces Worthy of a Feast, 1

Country Living

Thinking about the wonderful world of daydreaming got me thinking about Alice in Wonderland and that got me thinking about the Mad Hatter Tea Party and that got me thinking about throwing an epic feast in these last few days of summer.  This week - outdoor spaces that beg to host a feast.

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Discover - Design Trends in Outdoor Rugs

Custom Colors of the Denim Stripe Outdoor Rug

Anymore, whatever your outdoor design style there is a rug manufacturer who makes a rug to match.  Once again, HomeInfatuation.com's outdoor rug selection is far too large to highlight here so I went "shopping" for some the hottest design styles to showcase.  Birds, faux bois, damask and flowers are hot design trends that appear to be around for a while.  Take a look!

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Get The Look - Outdoor Rug as Design Centerpiece

Photo Inspiration - Decor Pad

With the vast selection of outdoor rug designs on the market these days it is easy to create an outdoor space with a show stopping rug as the focal point of your design. 

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Design 101 - Mixing and Matching Patterns

Walt Disney Terrene Outdoor Rug

In concept I love the idea of mixing and matching loads of patterns and colors.  In practice I never can seem to get over my pattern and color insecurities.  I longingly pour over magazine and blog photos of designer spaces that are a skillful explosion of pattern and color and promise myself that with each new design opportunity I will full-heartedly take up this design challenge.  I don't know about you but for me I need some rules for such an outside of the box design concept.  I figure if I'm following "the rules" I can't go wrong!

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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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Inspiration Board - Rugs

Rugs and pillows are the two accessories that I believe can change the look and feel of a space in the snap of a finger and without breaking the bank.  Rugs ground an outdoor space and add softness to your hardscape but they can add real drama to an outdoor space as well. One well thought out rug in a punchy color or pattern is enough to make a space sing or make a real statement with layers of rugs in a variety of colors and patterns.  All this week we will be talking about this versatile accessory - the rug.  To get the week started some inspiring uses of rugs in outdoor spaces.

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