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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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 - Cape Cod Outdoor Living

Last fall I moved into a house in a cute post war Cape Cod style neighborhood.  This winter I've been spending my time studying Cape Cod style outdoor spaces as I dream up a design for my outdoor space come this spring.  Here are some exceptional spaces in the Cape Cod style through the eyes of two designers.

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Design 101 - Holiday Decorating with Tablescapes

The Porch & Atelier

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Design 101 - Cozy Covered Terrace

Desire to Inspire

The covered terrace, in my mind, is yet another distinction in outdoor spaces.  Elevated but not a balcony as it does not project from the wall of the house or building.  Open on more sides than a loggia but not a porch as they have no outside access.  A terrace is a platform extending from the floor of a house or building and it is often not covered but this week I sought out the comfort of covered terraces.

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Design 101 - Contemporary Twist on a Classic Enclosed Porch

David Scott Interiors

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Design 101 - Bamboo Enclosed Porch

Dominique Vorillon Photography

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Design 101 - Fall Color Palette in Red

Raceytay via Etsy

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Dream - Outdoor Spaces for Daydreaming, 5

Andrew Lawson, Photographer

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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