Smack in the middle of downtown San Francisco, a very basic apartment was converted into a spectacular space that overlooks the city. The residence is located on 19th street and required Sidell Pakravan Architects to do extensive renovation to the top floor of an existing unit and expansion of a penthouse. Combining two spaces into…
What type of flooring would one choose for an outdoor area? Well, it depends on the function of the space as well as on a bunch of other factors and there are actually more options than you’d initially think, including some really cool and creative ones. Every little decision ultimately has an impact on the…
Decorating an outdoor space often brings out our adventurous side! We ARE outside, after all. People take design risks they aren’t willing to take in the living room, and fun touches such as patio umbrellas add a festive vibe. Instead of opting for simple and basic this summer, why not try something a bit more…
Summer nights have turned to fall nights, which tend to have a bite to the air and a dip in the temperatures. Instead of bringing that perfect outdoor evening inside because of the chill, consider using a fantastic outdoor patio heater to prolong your outdoor enjoyment. You can stay warm and cozy while still breathing…
We’ve previously talked a lot about fire pits in general and how you can organize them and make it more comfortable and inviting. What we didn’t really focus on until now is the actual fire pit. Yes, the seating and the decor are important but everything ultimately revolves around the pit which sits at the…
Lighting is as important outside as it is inside the house but because the interior of a home is a lot more complex than the exterior there’s not really that much variation when it comes to the different types of outdoor lanterns available for purchase. Even so, there’s still a wide range of different designs…
Foldable chairs have the amazing advantage of being super practical and storage-efficient. They’re especially practical in the case of outdoor spaces. For example, you can easily bring them outside and set them around a table or around the fire pit and then take them back inside the house when you’re done with them. Having a…
Dress up your porch this spring and summer time with some new furnishings. We’ve searched and located a number of the most fashionable and trendy of designs – and we’re swooning for each the fashion-forward vitality and performance of all of them. These additions will definitely assist together with your patio design and luxury of…
Summer is practically here, and the great outdoors await, but to enjoy the nice weather with family and friends, outdoor living spaces have to have enough seating and furniture to be comfortable. Of course, there are the usual folding chairs and string lights available at the big box stores, but with all the cool designs…
Today’s post celebrates that magical time of year where the weather is just right and we can’t help but dine in the fresh air with our favorite bottle of wine. Welcome to the world of outdoor entertaining! Taking our inspiration from Anthropologie’s new outdoor collection, the beautifully crafted al fresco parties of Eyeswoon‘s Athena Calderone,…