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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.
Interview with Design Expert: [...]
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 [...]
Stainless steel modular outdoor grill from Fuego Living allows you the flexibility to build your dream outdoor kitchen.
High end luxury outdoor grill with optional smoker from Viking for the serious chef or just for those who like the professional quality of a Viking.
Weber grill in a fashionable black finish offers top of the [...]
Market Umbrella by Fiberbuilt utilizes flexible fiberglass ribs that bend with the wind and lasts five times longer than traditional steel or wood ribs– offering homeowners a long-lasting umbrella. Available at Southern Hearth.
Treasure Garden’s 10ft. Octagon Cantilever outdoor umbrella features a push-button rotating system and a vertical tilt.
Majestic Umbrella’s features a lovely, [...]
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.
Images copyright of respective companies.
Home Decor Buyer Resource: Sawgrass Mills Rugs , The Rug Market Capel Rugs
Lily Pad fountain at InMod.
Polished Bowl Fountain from Stone Forest.
Kata natural stone water fountain from Oracle Fountains.
Rocca Water Fountain from Alfresco Home.
Images copyright of respective companies.
Home Decor Buyer Resource: InMod, Stone Forest, Oracle Fountains, Al Fresco Home
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 [...]
Cube Lamps designed by Jose A. Gandia. Soft, beautiful lighting for sophisticated outdoor rooms.
SOLIG by IKEA proves that eco is lovely. These solar operated outdoor hanging lights run on eco friendly solar cells.
Pod Lens System by Ross Lovegrove add style and drama to any backyard event.
Eco chic pendant outdoor lighting (Atmosphere) from Shady Lady Lighting.
A [...]
