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| Look in any design magazine and you will see that decks and patios have evolved into inviting, lushly furnished, accessorized spaces that live like any other room INSIDE your home |
Directly
facing the Intracoastal Waterway, this OUTDOOR LIVING space began as a hot
uninviting patio.
Our design objective was
to reduce glare and add both shade and comfortable seating arrangements that
would create a ‘room’ bridging the owners interior and
exterior spaces.
We began by repainting
the deckboards a mocha color and adding a soft faux sisal rug that reduced the glare and
heat of the previous all-white decking. The addition of two custom designed
umbrellas with a pattern of large navy and white bands added shade and visual interest.
Weighty
solid blocks of mocha and sand colored woven furnishings combined with a subtle use
of coastal themes in shades of cream and azure, tie in the
colors of the Intracoastal.
This space is layered with items typical in an interior space: an area rug, plush pillows, side tables, accessories and even a standing lamp !!
With advances in product technology many beautiful and durable items are manufactured for exterior applications.
And of course, the best design of all is that this room offers a ceiling of stars every evening for my wonderful clients to enjoy!
