Below is a guest posting on the subject of how to utilize eco-friendly material options for your patio/back yard hard-scape materials and furnishings.
Here in HOT Scottsdale, Arizona, the season to enjoy our outdoor spaces is not ending, but rather coming ….hopefully by the beginning of October if the climate gods are kind to us :)). [Read more…]
Fall is Coming–Get Outside
Here in Arizona we think a bit differently about the ‘seasons’. We are anxiously awaiting days with temperatures under 100 degrees during day time hours so we can fully enjoy our outside rooms.
S Interior Design is working with a client to help furnish their multiple outdoor living spaces in anticipation of that day that will be here by late September (we hope!). Once of their spaces includes a raised area that we are transforming into a Zen relaxation space for the home owner. It is not covered patio space so one of our criteria is to make sure we have seating with a built in shade structure of some type. During our research to find the perfect options, we have come across some great unique finds we wanted to share with you.
Here are our top 4 options.
Unique Modern Outdoor Furnishings
S Interior Design is designing the interior and exterior spaces for a client whose home is nestled against Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, AZ. The house is unique and has many Mid-Century modern aesthetic elements. Their main outdoor space has an amazing infinity edge pool. Their existing outdoor furniture is resin wicker–a good choice for the severe sun and heat of Arizona. Like all things there are quality levels of resin wicker and theirs is breaking down. Additionally the layout and types of furniture is not meeting their personal and entertaining needs.
So what to do? A higher quality resin wicker ? Different colored outdoor cushioning?
NO!! Gloster Outdoor Lounge Cloud and Nomad is our design solution. The main upholstery will be neutral- Lunar fabric. Pops of bright color will be used on accent pillows and on the Nomad seating
Under the high top table, an outdoor area rug will be placed to provide color and visually tie the area to the rest of the furnishings.
We are very excited to see this outdoor living space become reality. Our clients who value unique design are thrilled with the design plan!
It will be about 8 weeks from order placement to installation. In Arizona this actually times very well as our weather will be on the way to bearable temperatures again beginning in late September.
How To Bring the Outdoors In
Here in AZ it is finally time to throw open the doors, slide open the windows and enjoy time outside. The following infographic describes some easy ways to create visual and functional flow between the inside of your home and the outside spaces. (please ‘click’ on the image to get a larger, more readable size)
