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Pretty Porches and Terraces |
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Written by Rebecca Christian
Produced by Estelle Bond Guralnick and Eileen A. Deymier
We love the idea of taking traditionally interior furnishings like drapery panels and mirrors to the outdoors to create a roomlike atmosphere, using every square inch of a residence for comfortable, stylish living. In these smashing exteriors, showhouse designers have mixed quality outdoor furniture with fun flea-market finds, using palettes both brilliant and nuanced as their backdrops. What unites these spaces in which to relax, reflect, and entertain is a timeless air of confidence freshened by a breeze of modernity.
Designers Annemarie and Rosemarie diSalvo, along with Keith Mazzei, solved the challenge of a deep but narrow porch by clearly delineating the seating areas while maintaining a cozy feeling. Vibrant fabrics by Trina Turk for Schumacher read as elegant and fun. Lending a South Beach feeling are shells and bamboo elements. Outdoor furniture by McGuire is both sleek and transitional.
Photograph: John Bessler
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