Outdoor living design experts Marcia Blake (President & Creative Director of Outdoor Interiors, Inc) and Vic Walker (Senior Industrial Designer at Dimension One Spas) share their design advice, insight on outdoor living trends and what inspires them to create beautiful, functional and innovative designs.
Interview with Design Expert: Marcia Blake, Outdoor Interiors, Inc.
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EXPERT BIOA 1978 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Marcia Blake began her corporate career with several high-profile executive-recruiting & marketing positions, culminating with her role as Vice President of Kole & Company Recruitment Firm.
In 2004, Marcia embarked on a new career path & followed her love of design, becoming the Manager & Buyer [...]

Vic Walker is a Senior Industrial Designer at Dimension One Spas, and has designed consumer products for over 15 years. Walker’s skilled background in biomechanics and ergonomics has helped him create and redefine many features and products in the hot tub industry.
With more than 15 patents, Walker is passionate about his continual quest [...]

Fitness Pro 4700 from Cal Spas offers multi-purpose functionality for fitness at home with a swimming and exercise spa feature alongside the relaxing spa.

Roomy enough for eight adults but perfectly cozy for two the Cantabria hot tub from Caldera Spas offers UltraMasseuse for the ultimate hydrotherapy experience.

The Spaberry is a feature packed two person portable [...]

Fruit Cocktail Blue Outdoor Rugs from Sawgrass Mills Rugs.

Deco Flower Red outdoor rug from The Rug Market 2009 Collection.

Chateau Floral Lace outdoor rug from Capel Rugs.

Leaves outdoor rug from The Rug Market 2009 collection.

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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Sawgrass Mills Rugs , The Rug Market Capel Rugs

Sunbrella®  Lanai Lagoon Collection illustrates several key outdoor living color and pattern trends.  Soft blues soothe the spirit.  Organic, yet sophisticated gray-browns offer elegant, grounded comfort. Botanicals, stripes, and subtle geometric shapes echo popular pattern trends reported in our 2009 home design report.
Available through Calico Corners and other retailers of Sunbrella® fabrics.

Solarium Performance Fabrics show [...]

Marbella Outdoor Dining Set by Kannoa.

Luna outdoor table and chairs by Gloster.

Eclipse chairs and table dining set by Barlow Tyrie.

Colorful painted cast aluminum furniture -Crossweave by Three Coins.

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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Kannoa,  Gloster, Barlow Tyrie, Three Coins

Outdoor furniture designers are taking their design cues from indoor furnishings, creating contemporary outdoor furniture that looks like it can easily reside indoors like the Tropitone Cabana Club all-weather stainless steel furniture shown above. The Cabana Club furniture collection is modular by design and can be combined into a multitude of attractive arrangements. [...]

Harmony Full Chaise with Bolster Pillows and Table by Brown Jordan illustrates the beauty of exquisite design that meets all your outdoor living requirements for a stylish day in the sun.

Party Lounger by  Tropitone invites you into a modern day oasis that doubles as a lounge and party center.

Nuevo Living Golf stackable outdoor furniture [...]

Campaign Grande Adjustable Double Chaise by Brown Jordan.

Flexy Batyline Mesh Curve Chaise by Henry Hall Designs.

Rivage outdoor chaise lounge by Triconfort.

Wave Runner Lounge Rocker by Whitecraft Inc.

Montoro Double Chaise Lounge by Kreiss.

The Vanese Sling Collection by Telescope Casual Furniture.

Cabana Club Chaise Lounge by Tropitone.

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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Triconfort, Tropitone, Telescope Casual [...]