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Wednesday
May232012

Design 101 - Bamboo Shade

Simon Upton

We've all seen them, those rolls of bamboo screen at the hardware and box stores.  I don't know about you, but I am immediately attracted to them but then think what on earth do I do with these?  What I know I don't want is to replicate that look of weathered and sagging bamboo screens on fence rows that I see often in backyards.  These images are great inspiration for using these rolls of bamboo screens in a very elegant way.

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Thursday
May172012

I Spy - Global Style Lanterns

Simon Upton Global Style Outdoor Lanterns at Home Infatuation BlogSimon Upton

Lanterns are not only a source of light but are a decorative accessory.  As an accessory lanterns can be a vehicle for introducing a design style to space.  In these examples lanterns in a global style set the design tone for these outdoor spaces.

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Monday
Aug152011

Dream - Outdoor Spaces for Sun Worship, 1

Simon Upton Luxury Outdoor Spaces at Home Infatuation BlogSimon Upton, Photographer

To get deep into daydreaming sometimes it is necessary to appeal to a higher power.  One way to tap into nirvana is through sun worship.

This week - outdoor spaces for proper sun worship.

Thursday
Jul072011

Get The Look - Accessories as Art

Interiors Accessories as Outdoor Art at Home Infatuation BlogInteriors - Antlers as Art

If you aren't ready to start collecting art for your outdoor space but want the look of a collection, accessories are a great place to start to Get The Look.  From flea market finds, found objects to garden statuary there are plenty of opportunities to transition into your outdoor art collection.

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Wednesday
Jul062011

Design 101 - Art in Residential Outdoor Spaces

Frédéric Lagrange, Photographer

Buying art for your outdoor space can seem a daunting task because we all talk about art in terms of collections.  A collection implies multiple pieces with hefty price tags and this is enough to keep many of us from even starting.  Taking a cue from large scale public art these residences have one significant piece of artwork to anchor the outdoor space. Collections are built over time so start with one piece that will be the focal part of your space.  Perhaps you will be satisfied with this one piece and you will stop there or you will add to your collection over time.

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