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Back to my comments as a Seattle interior designer and judge of this year’s Portland Street of Dreams and this time focus is on the outdoors. There’s lots of excellent ideas to make use of in this years homes.  The Oregon Dream executed their outdoor areas with inspiring creativity.

The arbor and fence add texture and movement to the outdoor space at Oregon Dream. (photo Kym Pokorny)

At the Da Vinci house, more outstanding outdoor design using this contemporary fireplace.

The movement of the fireplace design adds rich detail to the Da Vinci home.
(photo Kym Pokorny)

Outdoor chandeliers are often unappealing but not this one at Da Vinci.. I’d love to use this on an outdoor living design project.

What’s not to love about this chandelier?
(photo by Kym Pokorny)

What a clever way to recycle wine casks? I loved this idea at the Da Vinci home.. planting a vegetable garden in a former oak wine cask.

Clever re-use of a wine cask turned vegetable garden container.

Outdoor spaces equal space to relax and soothe our spirits and a water feature is the perfect way to accomplish this. I think this one at Mystic Ridge is just the ticket.

Imagine this to calm and soothe yourself (photo Kym Pokorny)

A fairy tale potting shed is the perfect fantasy for gardeners or weekend puttering and planting. The idyllic home is a feature of the Rivendall Manor and completes an impressive Old World styled and designed home.

A perfect finale is the potting shed at Rivendall Manor
(photo Kym Pokorny)

There’s another two weeks to enjoy the Portland Street of Dreams and take advantage of creative inspirations.  And when you’re ready to add creative inspiration to your home, contact the team at Faith Sheridan Design Group. 

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Small indulgences in your Seattle outdoor space turns your patio into a retreat you just won’t want to leave. Yes, these investments also add value to your home but more importantly they add enjoyment to your outdoor area immediately. Leading the way, outdoor furniture defines the way your spaces flow. You can easily transition your traditional entertaining outside. Unlike never before, you can blur the two spaces and make them one.

Plantation Collection - Gloster

Ventura Collection - Gloster

If you’re ready to increase enjoyment of your outdoor space, start with selections of the outdoor room elements you want to include.

Faith’s Quick Tips 

1. Coordinate your interior and exterior spaces for visual flow.
2. Complement your furniture to the architecture of your home and the natural surroundings.
3. Don’t skimp  on furniture – budget for it as you would any other element of your home.
4. Define areas for dining, chatting and lounging.
5. Consider maintenance when selecting materials for furniture and available storage for cushions.
6. Choose accessories as you would inside – outdoor area rug, different levels of lighting-candles, chandeliers, party lights.
7. What about firepits and fireplaces, electronics, outdoor kitchen, refrigeration?
8. Semi-covered area and heaters are important for the Northwest.

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If you need color on your patio to complement your plants, choose a colorful pot for a quick ‘color-pop’. In my Seattle outdoor space designs, I found colorful fiberglass containers from Old Town Fiberglass as a perfect solution. The pots are part of the overall color scheme for my outdoor furnishings. Here are some great examples:

Old World Fiberglass containers

On the Seattle Madison Park penthouse roof deck, we featured colorful lime green containers which coordinate with the Sunbrella fabrics used on the teak furniture.  The image shows how the plants, containers and fabrics all harmonize for a Color Pop.

Color Pop on my Seattle project

Let the parties and outdoor entertaining begin! Call us at Faith Sheridan Design Group to discuss a plan for your outdoor space.  We offer a complimentary 30 minute Skype call.  Get in touch with us soon, the sun is shining!

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The gray days make this Seattle interior designer imagine a colorful patio with inviting colors and fabrics beckoning me outside. Over time the fabrics and cushions break down with exposure to rain and sun.  But easy, well priced options are so available today. I’ve gathered some photos to inspire you and help you get a start for warmer days. And don’t forget to add accessories for color punches!

Perfect for extra seats-beanbag ottomans

Photos from Houzz & The Company Store

Marimekko fabric pillows from Crate and Barrel

Houzz and Crate and Barrel

Trina Turk Orange Zebra

 Houzz and Horchow + Trina Turk

We’re experts with outdoor spaces.  Contact us and we’ll talk about spruce ups for your outdoor space.  206.973.3743

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Yes, Seattle is gray and wet but this March is cold with gray and wet. I’m so tired of it (believe me, I have lots of company). So this Seattle interior designer sees daffodils, pink buds and dreams of color on my patio this summer.  My teak furniture is now grayed.. and I love it that way.  Two persimmon-colored fiberglass plant containers mark the boundaries of my unit.  I created an Olioboard to get started on my updates… and the BIG update is a rug to start.

The rug anchors my patio space

My dreamy additions:

• Chaise Fabric  is from Trina Turk for F Schumacher…I am in love with her outdoor designs!

Love this persimmon print for my chaise cushion

• Side table is a favorite from West Elm.. the martini table (aptly named, don’t you think?)

Love this for my patio

• Rug – Liora Manne is a whiz textile designer. Check out her site.

This anchors the furniture setting with color

Yet to come are the table accessories.. and my plants and flowers…come on sun!  Of course, there’s basil, rosemary and thyme…

My favorite herbs

I’m wondering about a new umbrella cover too.

Daffodil?

Time to get serious.  Are you ready to plan your outdoor NOW? Imagine the good times you will enjoy and share this summer. Call us and you’ll be ready when summer arrives. 206.973.3743

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