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It’s a perfect time to begin to plan your outdoor space in Bellevue or Seattle for summer relaxing. To tease you, I have a before and after created for a Bellevue interior design client. Here’s their description, “In the Somerset neighborhood of south Bellevue, we wanted to maximize the spa feeling our home afforded. Built in 1964, the home has an indoor sauna installed by the original owners. When we bought it in 2003, we added a hot tub under the deck just outside the sauna. And we self-designed the hot tub area. The result is a covered, well lit, easy-to-access and easy-to-maintain spa area that extends from sauna to hot tub and gets frequent use by the homeowners. However, the spa area seems sterile and lacks a feeling of inviting warmth and true privacy.”

The outdoor area lacks warmth, privacy and interest

They heard about the possibilities of using a Design Visualization service and turned to Faith Sheridan, of Faith Sheridan Design Group to find out more. My team includes 3D For All, a Seattle based design visualization company headed by Mary Curley, an accredited Interior Designer herself. I partner regularly with Mary Curley to provide Design Visualization services to homeowners around the country. Faith chose to use Gloster Furniture and materials because of their design leadership and high quality products. What do you think of this result?

Outdoor Spa from Bellevue interior designer

My clients love the solution for their outdoor space in Bellevue

Start now to plan for summer relaxing and entertaining. We offer a complementary 30 minute Skype call for the next 30 days. Call us 206.973.3743

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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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Let the games begin! It’s that time of year when parties are planned around the college football season. The backyard patio celebration includes a BBQ event.  So why not show your college spirit too? Try out these BBQ covers with your teams logo.

As a Seattle interior designer,  I know lots of parties are planned when  the Washington Huskies have a game.  Everyone dons some clothing to show their college spirit. You can even display that college loyalty with your grill cover.

Show your school spirit

And I expect hats and shirts to complete the setting.  But to catch attention, start with a house flag.

Huskies House Flag

The season starts over the Labor Day weekend.. check out the schedule here.

Gather family and friends in your outdoor space and surround them with aromas of your BBQ sauce simmering on your commercial style gas grill. Imagine the stories, laughter and toasts as folks savor your tasty appetizers. We’re here to help you design for entertaining friends and family.  Give us a call to learn about how we can we help you achieve your personal style.

206.973.3743

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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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