Outdoor Living Design Boards

DESIGNER MEME BROOKS DREAMS UP A LUXURY COTTAGE OUTDOOR SPACE THAT PUTS A MODERN TWIST ON TREASURED CHILDHOOD MEMORIES.

Growing up in Northern Ontario, trips to Cottage Country in Muskoka were eagerly anticipated summer moments. This luxurious cottage look was inspired by that feeling you get when you pull up to your vacation home, knowing you have a little time in paradise to relax and enjoy the cottage life.

White wicker on the patio, loungers on docks, hammocks between trees, Adirondack chairs around the fire and large umbrellas on the beach are all pieces that bring back fond memories of my childhood. This luxury cottage design board is my modern twist on those childhood memories, combining cottage classics with modern styling for a look that is both clean and cozy!

Sources: Barcelona White Wicker Sofa Set, Mountain House, www.mountainhousefurniture.ca; SkySectional, Mountain House, www.mountainhousefurniture.ca; Adirondack Chair, Canadian Tire, www.canadiantire.ca; Alfresco Outdoor Area Rug, Surya, www.surya.com; Throw Pillows, Designers Guild,www.designersguild.com; LED Lantern, Kuzco, www.kuzcolighting.com; White Stump, Style in Form, www.styleinform.com; Striped Scalloped Umbrella, One Kings Lane, www.onekingslane.com

DESIGNER GABRIELLE PIZZALE DREAMS UP A LUXURY COTTAGE OUTDOOR SPACE WITH AN ON-TREND TROPICAL FEEL AND PLENTY OF TEXTURE.

With our short Canadian summers we want to maximize our time outside, both at home and at the cottage. By creating a cozy, stylish seatingarea, we can extend our living space outdoorsand spend more time enjoying the summer sun.

The exotic, tropical, African-inspired look is hot right now and it translates beautifully in an outdoor setting. It is a perfect balance of the monotone vibe with some interesting shapes and textures. Exotic lighting is key to make a space inviting and unique; also a splash of green with large palms sets the tone.

For this design board, I paired a sleek, modern sectional and ottoman with warm textured and patterned accessories for a look that is both on trend and cozy at the same time.

Sources: New York Sectional and Ottoman, Mountain House, www.mountainhousefurniture.ca; Fabric forCushions, Kravet, www.kravet.com; Eagean Rug, Surya, www.surya.com; Montauk Lighting, Gerrie Lighting Studio, www.gerrielightingstudio.ca; Tray, Global Views, www.globalviews.com; Side Tables, Vase &Planter, Palecek, www.palecek.com; Faux Potted Australian Tree Fern, Pottery Barn, www.potterybarn.com