What’s New: Outdoor Seating from Jardin de Ville
BG¹ Silver Outdoor Chair in silver and blue. (My favorite from the new Jardin de Ville collection)
Big Enuf chair with coordinating ottoman.
Big Enuf lounge – looks so roomy, comfy and makes me think summer will last year round.
Chic Outdoor Water Features
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Lily Pad fountain at InMod. |
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Polished Bowl Fountain from Stone Forest. |
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Kata natural stone water fountain from Oracle Fountains. |
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Rocca Water Fountain from Alfresco Home. |
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Home Decor Buyer Resource: InMod, Stone Forest, Oracle Fountains, Al Fresco Home
Read More »5 Cool Shade Options to Beat the Summer Heat
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| 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. |
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| Treasure Garden’s 10ft. Octagon Cantilever outdoor umbrella features a push-button rotating system and a vertical tilt. |
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| Majestic Umbrella’s features a lovely, colorful aluminum outdoor umbrella with tilt to position the umbrella for the shadiest cover. |
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| Oasis Solar outdoor umbrella from Shade Depot offers solar LEDs “built into the ribs” with a backup AC/DC just in case for those less than sunny days. |
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| Titan free-standing parasol from Tucci. The Titan outdoor umbrella is made of marine grade materials to resist fading and breaking (even in very demanding seaside environments) giving homeowners many years of fun in the shade. |
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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Southern Hearth , Treasure Garden, Majestic Umbrellas, Shade Depot, Tucci
Read More »Outdoor Living Trend 2010
OUTDOOR LIVING ROOM
Outdoor living design expert Marcia Blake commented that the prevailing trend for outdoor living:
… for the past few years has been and continues to be a move from the inside out. People are integrating outdoor living into their daily lives and are creating finished outdoor living rooms. This time spent outdoors has contributed to the increase in outdoor grilling and cooking, thus the creation of an outdoor kitchen with all of the bells and whistles found in interior gourmet kitchens are now present outside. Pizza ovens, ice makers, grilling stations, Viking appliances and wine refrigerators are part of this new trend. (Interview with Marcia Blake of Outdoor Interiors Inc and designer of Outdoor Couture by Marcia Blake)
We see that trend continuing strongly into 2010 and beyond. The popularity of “Staycations”, which were initially driven by economic forces, has led to the desire to expand the interior home sanctuary beyond the backdoor and homeowners are now designing and creating lush, relaxing, resort-like exteriors furnished with high-end outdoor all weather furniture, high performance outdoor flat screen televisions, fashionable accessories and rugs, pro-level outdoor kitchens, and outdoor lighting- all of which rivals indoor furnishings for beauty and functionality.
Outdoor Living Room by Home Infatuation
Maia Double daybed that swivels 360 degrees. Designed by Patricia Urquiola for Kettal.
Pod Lens Outdoor LightingSystem by Ross Lovegrove add style & drama to any backyard event.
Elegant and stylish decorative pillows for the Outdoor Living Room
from Outdoor Couture by Marcia Blake
Natalia outdoor sectional by Henry Hall Designs.
Blue Hibiscus decorative pillow with silk-screened designs on Outdura fabric by Mint Pillows.
Dedon Cambon outdoor fashion turns traditional outdoor furniture style on it’s head.
Interior Design & Decor Trends 2010 Reports:
- Eco-Redefined: Home Decor & Design Trends 2010
- Sophisticated Glamour: Home Decor & Design Trends 2010
- The Home Office:Home Decor & Design Trends 2010
- Outdoor Living Room: Home Decor & Design Trends 2010
- Universal Design: Home Decor & Design Trends 2010
- Colorful Past: Home Decor & Design Trends 2010
- Tech Decor: Home Decor & Design Trends 2010
- Glimmer & Shimmer: Home Decor & Design Trends 2010
- Zen-full Decor: Home Decor & Design Trends 2010
- Passion for Fashion: Home Decor & Design Trends 2010
Editorial Note: Original Post published Dec 2009.
The “Outdoor Living Room” is our fourth defining design trend from The Decorating Diva.com’s interior design and decor trends report for 2010. Each day, starting November 30th through December 9th, a new post highlighting our forecasted design directions will publish. follow us on Twitter or become a fan on Facebook to be notified when the articles publish.
Home Decor & Design Trends Over The Years
See how design trends have strengthened, changed course or have been relegated to obscurity:
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4 Foodie Worthy Outdoor Grill Kitchens
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| Stainless steel modular outdoor grill from Fuego Living allows you the flexibility to build your dream outdoor kitchen. |
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| 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. |
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| KitchenAid high tech outdoor grill features adjustable warming racks, warming drawer, side burners, and rotisserie function along with at-home-chef delights like dual timers, automatic shut-off to quit cooking at a pre-defined time and a fuel time remaining indicator (so you never run out of fuel mid-way through). This configurable outdoor grill can be setup to include outdoor sink and outdoor refrigerator. |
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Home Decor Buyer Resource: Fuego Living, Viking Range, Lowes, KitchenAid
Read More »Marcia Blake Style Maker Look Book: Outdoor Living Room
Shopping Resources: Outdoor Living Room Furniture & Decor: Style Maker Look Book by Marcia Blake
A 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 for Patio Furniture & Collectibles for Roger’s Gardens; “America’s Most Beautiful Home & Garden Center.” Today, Marcia Blake is President & Creative Director of Outdoor Interiors®, a full service design firm specializing in creating spectacular outdoor environments, and a Design Consultant for O.W. Lee, a leading manufacturer of finely handcrafted casual furniture. Her collection, Outdoor Couture® by Marcia Blake consists of luxurious throw pillows, outdoor drapes & table runners which has garnered rave reviews for dramatic, yet comfortable outdoor accessories.
Marcia is a contributor for the following publications: Casual Living Magazine, Coast Magazine, Water Garden News, Patio & Hearth Product Reports, Southern Home & Outdoor Magazine, and is a speaker on topics of home decor and outdoor living. Read more about Outdoor Living Design Expert, Marcia Blake.
Contact Details:
- Website: Outdoor Interiors® Inc.
- Twitter:@OutdoorInterior
- Facebook: Outdoor Interiors on Facebook
- Blog: Outdoor Interiors Blog
Outdoor Living Room Furniture & Decor: Style Maker Look Book by Marcia Blake
 { DESIGN LOOK BOOK } Marcia Blake Style Maker Look Book: Outdoor Living Room { DRAPERY }Outdoor Couture Plantation Drape – Outdoor Interiors { LIGHTING }5-Tier Scroll Antique Copper Outdoor Chandelier – Shady Lady { SEATING }Ashbury Chaise Lounge – OW Lee { SEATING }Ashbury Club Chair – OW Lee { DECORATIVE PILLOWS }Outdoor Couture Bolster Pillow – Outdoor Interiors { DRAPERY }Outdoor Couture Drapery Hardware – Outdoor Interiors { DECORATIVE PILLOWS }Outdoor Couture Key Largo Pillow – Outdoor Interiors
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 { THROW BLANKETS }Outdoor Couture Sequoia Sunbrella Throw Blanket – Outdoor Interiors { DECORATIVE PILLOWS }Outdoor Couture Throw Pillow – Outdoor Interiors { DRAPERY}Outdoor Couture Lanai Drape in Roma Fabric– Outdoor Interiors { SEATING }San Cristobal Double Chaise – OW Lee with Da Vinci Fabric
{ RUGS }Sunbrella Renaissance Rug -Colonial Mills { THROW BLANKETS }Outdoor Couture Lodge Sunbrella Throw Blanket – Outdoor Interiors { OUTDOOR SHADE}Market Umbrella with Fringe |
Pop-Infused Outdoor Dinnerware
Zak Designs’ Pazio dinnerware collection is a colorful burst of seventies inspired floral patterns. The dinnerware collection includes serving platters, dinner plates, bowls, and two size drinking glasses. Available at Target.com. Prices range from $33 to $47.
High-end Outdoor Living Design Trend
The backyard is no longer just a place to grill some hamburgers and hotdogs on holidays and weekends. Now it’s all about living outdoors as you would indoors. With the introduction of high-end outdoor living furniture like all-weather beds, outdoor plasma flat screen televisions, luxury grilling kitchens and outdoor showers – the outdoors has become an extension of the home. Homeowners want to create a resort-like atmosphere outside their back door.
The “indoors has moved outdoors” design trend has created a big demand for outdoor living elements from all-weather sectionals to durable stylish outdoor rugs to fire-pits. Today’s style-savvy home-owner is passing by the $15 plastic furniture and cookie-cutter patio ensembles at their local home improvement store and finding their way to specialty patio and outdoor furniture stores, looking for furniture that is inspired by exotic locations and high-end hotels’ poolside seating, dining table, umbrellas and rugs.
- Gulf Stream outdoor sofa with ottoman by Century Leisure. This all-weather sofa can easily be mistaken for indoor furniture. The Gulf Stream outdoor living collection is a modular based system that makes it very easy for homeowners to mix and match and create an outdoor seating area that meets their needs and style.
- The elegant, contemporary inspired, beautiful GemStone fire pit is available in various colors, stone finishes (granite shown) and gas types. Available online at gracestonecollection.com and retails for $2,392.
- The Manta umbrella with razor-sharp edges and contemporary flare is inspired by the graceful ocean flight of the giant Manta Ray. Can be ordered in a number of colors and sizes. Retail locations available at tucci.com.
- Give your outdoor living area a fresh and light feeling with this classically designed Aqua Solid Hand Made Outdoor Rug in aqua blue, turquoise and oatmeal. Available at outdoorrugsonly.com, $100 to $399.
- Coast Arc Chaise with storage bin under seat from Henry Hall Designs – the ultimate in luxury all-weather furniture. Retail locations at henryhalldesigns.com, $3300.
Margarita Glasses for Outdoor Dining Parties
Williams-Sonoma helps you set your table for the perfect Summer outdoor entertaining event with this set of six pretty multi-colored monogrammed DuraClear® Margarita glasses.
Staycations (resorting at home) are replacing vacations this summer season due to the high price of gasoline – so if you have to stay-in you can do it in style , check out our Outdoor Living section for tips.
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