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Saturday, April 13, 2013
Thursday, April 11, 2013
Inspirations on the Horizon: Coastal outdoor spaces
Coastal cottage style outdoor seating area with wicker chairs and lots of throw pillows for guaranteed comfyiness.
Coastal outdoor spaces perfect for enjoying the summer.
Coastal outdoor living room with deep wicker seating, white upholstered cushions and light summer throw pillows.
Coastal cabana in natural wickers and whites with pops of blue.
Coastal outdoor space with rich wood frame seating and black and white stripe upholstery.
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Wednesday, April 10, 2013
How to guide: "Summer-ize" your coastal home
5 Easy Summer coastal decor ideas for your home
1. White hot. Summer calls for light and airy colors so it's time to ditch the dark and dreary colors of the winter. Coastal slipcover furniture in light colors will brighten and lighten any room.Try these easy Summer coastal decor ideas to make your place feel like a Summer beach house.
2. Bring the outside in. Eco-friendly materials like bamboo, hemp, and jute area rugs will add an exotic and natural feeling of the outdoors to your coastal interior.
3. Garden touch. Add greenery or bright, summery colors with freshly picked flowers. This will add an organic vibe to your room and give it instant summer appeal.
4. Light it up. When the summer sun melts into the horizon and you want to continue enjoying the outdoors, light things up. Hanging some great coastal lighting outdoors will ensure your Summer nights are illuminated.
5. Carry indoor design outside. Making spots outside to enjoy the summer sun, poolside lounging and gathering with family is what summertime is all about. Grab some pillows or floor cushions and place them around your pool for makeshift coastal lounging.
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Saturday, April 6, 2013
10 Ways To: To create summertime outdoor living rooms
In the Summertime coastal outdoor spaces should be a continuation of your indoor living space. Move your living room outside this summer and enjoy the outdoors in style.
1. Low seating, floor cushions and daybeds will inspire the mood for lounging and gathering.
Here are 10 ways to design your Summertime outdoor living room.
2. Make outdoor chairs and ottomans comfortable with pillows and cushions.
3. Throw an outdoor area rug under your furniture for a indoor coastal design moved outdoors.
4. Accessorize your coastal space like you would any of your indoor rooms.
5. Placing end tables and a coffee table around your seating mimics your living room while providing convenient places to set drinks and food.
6. Install outdoor lighting, like lamps and sconces to create mood lighting to be enjoyed all Summer long.
7. For the ultimate outdoor coastal living room, add fabric panels to frame the space, block sun or to make your own personal cabana.
8. An outdoor fireplace or a freestanding fire pit warms your guests and creates a Summertime ambiance.
9. Turn an old piece of furniture like a bookshelf or cabinet into an outdoor bar to house all of your bar ware and serving pieces for an outdoor dining experience.
10. Last but not least outdoor dining is key, set up a dining table and chairs for the perfect coastal outdoor dining experience.
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Monday, April 1, 2013
Spotted from the Crow's Nest:Beach House Tour Coastal Modern Nantucket Beach House
Coastal Modern Nantucket Beach House.
Coastal Modern interior with Classic Nantucket exterior.
Coastal Modern Kitchen and Dining room.
Clean, neutral and modern Living Room is open and full of natural light.
Modern white cabinets with classic black soapstone counter tops.
Beautiful wood framed cabana with wicker sectional for lounging.
Gorgeous landscaping leading you out to the ocean.
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Saturday, March 23, 2013
Knot This But That: Coastal Shopping Outdoor Living Room
Summer is around the corner and before you know it the outdoors will be calling your name.The Crew found the perfect pieces for a great outdoor Coastal space.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
10 Ways To: To transform your outdoor living space
With Summer just around the corner it's a great time to start designing your outdoor living space. Whether you are looking to totally transform a blank slate or update a boring deck, here are 10 tips to success.
1. Groundwork.
Make sure you have a great base to start with. Creating a platform to showcase your space can be done with pavers, wood deck or even by staining an existing concrete pad. This outdoor dining space has a gorgeous stone design.
Decide what your space will be used for. A little space planning can go a long way. You can tell this space was planned out perfectly for , relaxing, lounging, dining and cooking.
Creating green surroundings that compliment your outdoor living area can give seclusion and privacy or add a lush touch for a tropical feel.
Using fabric as drapes or sun block can soften a space and make it feel more like the indoors. This design trick creates an inviting and relaxing space.
A few great lanterns or chandeliers can transform your outdoor space into a coastal retreat.
Creating layers with area rugs, prints, throw pillows and levels of furniture will give your outdoor space dimension. Your coastal outdoor living area will have a collected and rich feel.
Using indoor style furnishings under a covered area will extend your living room to the outdoors giving your home increased living space. Upholstered furniture covered in outdoor fabric has a rich and luxurious look.
An easy way to give your outdoor living space a bigger feel is to paint the ceiling light blue to mimic the sky. Your space will feel open and airy with a simple can of paint.
Whether you are getting together for drinks and conversation or a family dinner, having something to gather around is necessary. This item can be a great dining table, coffee table or in this case a fire pit.
Creating an area you can escape to and get lost in a book is a favorite of most. A simple way to create your own private spot is by placing a day bed outdoors and fill it with pillows. This day bed was made with a simple DIY design and covered with outdoor fabric.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2013
Salvaged Wood & Pallet Potting Benches
A potting bench or potting station is the perfect spring project for your garden, porch, or garden shed, and right now is the perfect time to start planning and collecting the wood
and other materials you will need to create your very own potting bench creation!
You can use all different types of salvaged and reclaimed materials to create a potting
bench. Old doors, wood shipping pallets, salvaged wood, sections of fencing, and even old sinks and dressers can be incorporated into a potting bench! Your only limit is your own imagination! Check out these wonderful potting benches and maybe you'll be inspired to plan and make your own!
I love a potting bench with an old sink added! by Lori J via Hometalk
This bench cost only $1 to make! by excessfroufrou via Gardenweb
You can use all different types of salvaged and reclaimed materials to create a potting
bench. Old doors, wood shipping pallets, salvaged wood, sections of fencing, and even old sinks and dressers can be incorporated into a potting bench! Your only limit is your own imagination! Check out these wonderful potting benches and maybe you'll be inspired to plan and make your own!
Outdoor kid-sized mud bar doubles as a play kitchen and as a mini potting bench. Love it!
Here's the DIY
Pallet garden work bench workstation by I've Only Got A Minute
DIY potting bench with step by step instructions from BHG
What do you think?
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