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Dramatic advancements in outdoor furniture offer comfortable, stylish furnishings with extra benefits for busy families says this Seattle interior designer. The quality design and practical fabrics from outdoor furniture manufacturers create the opportunity to move outdoor furniture into home designs. Consumers love the practical benefits that accompany outdoor fabrics.  In the picture below (Brian Harken, photographer) from an article in the WSJ, the active toddler epitomizes the attraction and reason for the popularity for active families who desire beautiful interiors.

Outdoor Furniture Moves Indoors

My grandson loves to play using ottomans from Hickory Chair.

To protect them and also provide a colorful, practical solution, I had slipcovers made using a Trina Turk fabric from a F. Schumacher collection.

Trina Turk - Sunglasses

At Faith Sheridan Design Group, we design ‘beautiful interiors for busy people‘.  You tell us your preferences for color, shapes, light and how you like to live, entertain, and relax. With this information and an in-depth meeting, we help you achieve your personal style. Relax and let us guide you through the process of design.  Call us today for a telephone interview 206.973.3743 and get started.

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Alas, Labor Day weekend is past history which portends the end of summer and begins the school year and football season. Summer was late arriving for this Seattle interior designer and I’m clinging to outdoor living opportunities by adapting my outdoor space. Below find some tips for enjoying outdoor patios with shorter days, cooler evenings and pumpkin-inspired colors.

Six Tips to Extend Your Outdoor Spaces in Autumn

• Take a cue from nature’s fall foliage – select pillows, throws, candles and other accessories in orange hues.
• Punch up the table with accent colors like plum and russet red for napkins and placemats-two colors are fine.
• Consider adding a placemat with pattern and fall colors to the mix: stripes, seasonal patterns with leaves are readily available.
• Gather pine cones to use as accessories in baskets and bowls. Rinse, dry and spray paint if you’re adventurous.
• Fire pits and heaters extend the outdoor entertaining so guests can linger.
• Plan an al fresco potluck dinner or a wine tasting party with friends and neighbors.

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My neighbor goes to Bali every year so I imagine a visit too. I pretend to be looking at the sand and water and sitting under a thatched umbrella sipping a tropical beverage. Not this year! But this Seattle interior designer found a source for an outdoor thatched umbrella and now elements of a Balinese patio are possible in Seattle. Your own South Pacific getaway.

Capturing the essence of Bali with a thatched umbrella

Enter Amazulu! The story behind the company begins with Claire Evans.

“In 2002, Claire opened amaZulu, Inc. to pursue her dream to develop a natural architectural company that would introduce and develop new innovations and sustain higher service standards in the industry. The combination proved prudent and amaZulu secured accounts with Disney, Sea World, and Outback Steak House, soon thereafter.”

 Unique outdoor spaces are a trademark of Faith Sheridan Design Group. Whether you dream of Bali in your backyard patio or a English garden, we’re here to help you.

At Faith Sheridan Design Group, it’s all about you. So we always begin with our Lifestyle Questionnaire. You tell us your preferences for color, shapes, light and how you like to live, entertain, and relax. With this information and an in-depth meeting, we help you achieve your personal style. Relax and let us guide you through the process of design.

Call us for a free telephone interview to get started or complete our contact form. 206.973.3743

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Outdoor Spaces and Outdoor Living in Seattle 

Outdoor parties are in full swing and large gatherings mean more of everything, like wine.  Today’s box wines are SO improved and the selections are excellent too.  But a festive table means some improvements to the box wine are necessary.  Welcome the House Doctor with this clever and sophisticated camouflage!

from Remodelista wine dispenser

The simple white tags maintain the understated look of the containers.

Keep the metal look going with a tray for sharing drinks or appetizers or any of the myriad necessary condiments and tableware.

The traditional riveted construction of Pottery Barn’s  handcrafted galvanized steel tray makes it perfect for entertaining with casual farmhouse style.

Pottery Barn tray

While browsing Remodelista I discovered a short, sweet video offering a table setting demo for summer patio entertaining. See it here.  

Ready Set Go! You’re ready for a festive party.

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After a sunshine perfect weekend,  Seattle outdoor spaces are settling in for parties, BBQ’s and lazy evenings watching the sunsets on Puget Sound.  Two of my favorite finds that will invite your guests to linger or for you to remain in your chaise lounge are outdoor lights with all-weather durability. Both are from Skyline Design. Relax, entertain and enjoy the lazy summer evenings with all weather outdoor lights.

All weather outdoor lights

SQUARE OUTDOOR LAMP
W: 15.7 IN. D: 15.7 IN. H: 15.7 IN.

www.skylinedesign.com

Round large and small outdoor lights

ROUND OUTDOOR LAMPS (BIG)
W: 21.6 IN. D: 21.6 IN. H: 21.6 IN.

ROUND OUTDOOR LAMP (SMALL)
W: 13.7 IN. D: 13.7 IN. H: 13.7 IN.

At Faith Sheridan Design Group, it’s all about you. So we always begin with our Lifestyle Questionnaire. You tell us your preferences for color, shapes, light and how you like to live, entertain, and relax. With this information and an in-depth meeting, we help you achieve your personal style. Relax and let us guide you through the process of design. Get started here and create the outdoor space that’s perfect for your lifestyle.

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