Showing posts with label Outdoor. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Outdoor. Show all posts
Thursday, October 24, 2013

Bachelor Pad - Stepping Outdoors


This outdoor space is now the space Mr. Bachelor gets to enjoy on these very balmy Miami nights; a space where he sips a bottle of beer and soaks in views of the city he loves so much. It once looked like this:
 
 
A space to step outside and enjoy a stunning view of the city but nothing more. When I first saw the condo, I knew immediately we needed to embrace the patio as an extension of the home, which is always a critical thing to do when you have a small space. Every square foot counts. 
 
 
We scored the chairs on our shopping trip to Modani. Once we had those anchor pieces everything else fell into place. We sourced the Ottoman and ceramic stools which double as end tables, at Overstock. The rug was a steal from the clearance rack at Pier One, while the throw pillows and planters are from Target and low maintenance plants from Home Depot. He's hardly home so we needed plants he could water once a week at the most. 


I wanted low planters to block the not so sexy views of neighborhood rooftops, without losing the more pleasant views of the Miami skyline. We also chose green accent to emphasize the outdoors, a color we also pulled into the living room with the use of green throw pillows on the sofa.


The two spaces are now connected and he can now entertain at least five people seated outdoors, and even more standing. 
Whether you rent, own a small condo or home, remember to always factor in the outdoor space in your design plans, especially in warmer parts of the country where you can sit outdoors all year. I guarantee you'll enjoy spending some time outside, breathing in some much needed fresh air.
This is the last reveal until we finish the master bedroom in a few weeks. The bed has been delayed for a few weeks (aaarghhh) but I promise it'll be worth the wait. Thanks for all the love you've shown our bachelor - and his pad. It's been a blast. What's been your favorite area of the transformation so far?
P.S. I'm over on Houzz this week sharing tips on how clients and designers can best work together.    






Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Scones, Mimosas and a Garden Party It Is.

I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one suffering from a little weekend cabin fever. I mean, it has rained consistently two weekends in a row and if the steady rainfall this week is any indication of what the weather Gods have in store, we are surely doomed. 
But hey, it's hump day, which means we're halfway to the weekend and my bucket full of optimism tells me there will be plenty of sunshine and a chance to plan/dream up a fab soiree. This time I'm thinking of the garden. I envision a day kicked off with a fabulously delicious brunch.... 

Source: chow.com via Stacy on Pinterest

..and of course, no brunch is complete without an endless supply of mimosas.

Despite the rain sometimes being a downer, I must acknowledge that a great advantage about living in South Florida, is the chance to be able to use outdoor furniture year round...whether contemporary or eclectic or a mish-mash of everything in between.
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But a garden party aint no garden party without a bit of croquet and bocce ball tossed in.
Source: habituallychic.blogspot.com via Fiona on Pinterest
And the only way to top the day off would be to relax with your favorite cocktail while watching Titanic for the 100th time..under the stars.

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Since I live a townhouse, and the only patch of grass is the one that runs parallel to sidewalk, a garden party might just be wishful thinking on my part. I won't turn down an invite though...and since I never drive on the highways (it's a long, long story), all I need is enough drive-time notice for me to make it there on time.

How do you treat yourself after suffering from weather induced cabin fever?

xoxo
Debbie B.
Friday, March 2, 2012

Whisk Me Away Fridays

TGIF!!!

I've had a very productive and busy week and am looking forward to the weekend to recharge.  The weather has been absolutely perfect this week in our neck of the woods, and it has me thinking about getting together with some friends for great food, great wine, board games and just an all around good time...outdoors of course.





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And of course, I'll need to look especially fab, so here's some inspiration:

Weekend Chic




What are your plans for the weekend? Have you thought about turning your outdoor space into livable space and if so, send us some photos. Here's to catching up with old friends and making some new ones. Have a safe and happy weekend.

XoXo 
Debbie B