When the warm weather arrives, it signals the opportunity to turn attention to refreshing or reworking outdoor spaces. Here are a few ideas to effect some big or small changes so outdoor living is even more enjoyable this season.
If you’ve ever imagined having an outdoor kitchen but couldn’t commit to a major renovation, Crate & Barrel’s modular kitchen units could be the solution. The brand offers two cabinetry styles: the dramatic black-hued metal Alfresco (pictured here) and the light wood-faced Batten. Countertops have the luxurious touch of honed white quartz with marble-like veining. To help homeowners create a custom kitchen to fit their floor plan, Crate & Barrel offers a complimentary design service for all projects — outdoor and indoor — and says they aim to turn all projects around in 72 hours.
Prices range from $899 for a single unit to $20,494 for complete kitchens | Crate & Barrel
Soft ambient lighting enhances any occasion, formal or informal. The elegant battery-powered, six-light, LED outdoor Bolton chandelier by Hampton Bay will infuse a dose of glamour into any outdoor setting. As it’s cordless, the gold-accented chandelier can be easily positioned, be it in a gazebo or any patio structure, and doesn’t require any assembly. It comes with a remote control.
$129 | Home Depot
The demand for a stylish but relaxing vibe for outdoor furniture has designers looking to the silhouettes and comfort of indoor sofas and lounge chairs. West Elm’s new Kavala sofa is a perfect example of this trend as it seemingly takes inspiration from Patricia Urquiola’s iconic tufted sofa. The Kavala, designed for that deep, sink-in comfort, is constructed with a metal frame that’s foam- and fibre-filled and covered in a
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Hey GPODers! Today we’re back in the flower-filled garden of Heidi Weirether. We first saw her garden a little earlier on in the summer (you check check out that post here: Heidi’s Colorful Garden in Fairfield County) and it’s incredible to see how much has changed in a month’s time! As with much of the northeast this year, Heidi is experiencing incredible hydrangea blooms—but that is just the tip of the floral iceberg in her sensational garden:
Mattresses are difficult to replace—they’re heavy, awkward to carry, and expensive. Plus, it’s nearly impossible to find one that matches your preferred balance of fluffiness and firmness: Once you have a good mattress that you like, it makes sense that you’d want to keep it around for as long as possible. Fortunately, there are ways to make your mattress last a long time without breaking the bank or taking away from your beauty sleep.
Movies and TV shows have inspired interior design choices for a long time. Who doesn’t want their home to look like a Nancy Meyers film come to life? Wes Anderson’s playful and colorful film sets have inspired people to bring that iconic, quirky look home. And I’m sure purple living rooms have become more commonplace thanks to Friends.
There's perhaps no flower that's inspired more poetry, art, and prose than a rose. From formal rose gardens surrounded by boxwood hedges to cottage gardens overflowing with roses, foxglove, and native flowers, these layered blooms are held up as the star of the garden. They're carefully pruned into formal arrangements and allowed to climb and cascade over charming trellises.