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Graphic Designer’s House Blends With Its Natural Surroundings

Freshome Design & Architecture Magazine

The architects’ objective was to achieve a smooth transition between the man-made structure and its natural context: “The building’s restrained exterior material palette is limited to charred cedar siding from Northern Wisconsin. The bedrooms are located upstairs, their position maximizing privacy and views.

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Decorator On Demand: Color Palette, All Aboard

Decorator on Demand

Promenade Area Deck 6. Promenade area, deck 5. Deck 8 Lounge. outdoor design. (2). outdoor fabrics. (2). outdoor furniture. (2). outdoor rugs. (2). outdoor tiles. (1). outdoor umbrella. (1). outdoors. (1). Wisconsin. (1). Le Verandah restaurant. LEtoile Restaurant.

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Decorator On Demand: Your Life, Your Colors

Decorator on Demand

They know what they like and dont for that matter but the process of looking through a fan deck or looking at all the paint samples in a store overwhelms them.They are afraid of making a mistake and their fear paralyzes them. outdoor design. (2). outdoor fabrics. (2). outdoor furniture. (2). outdoor rugs. (2).

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Decorator On Demand: Take Cover - Blogger

Decorator on Demand

I am sure at one time it was really nice back here, but the elements had destroyed the deck and them wanting something more substantial than an umbrella to get away from sun wasnt going to do it. Labels: back patios , outdoors , patio. outdoor design. (2). outdoor fabrics. (2). outdoor furniture. (2). outdoors. (1).

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Decorator On Demand: Ahhh Spa

Decorator on Demand

I was told that the floors had to stay BUT of course I couldnt find a perfect match, so I recommended we enlarge the shower and the tub deck and bump it up to the original tile floors.And it worked, they love it! outdoor design. (2). outdoor fabrics. (2). outdoor furniture. (2). outdoor rugs. (2). outdoor tiles. (1).

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Decorator On Demand: How Do You Feel About Pot Fillers?

Decorator on Demand

Seems like no matter the configuration --wall mounted or deck mounted, they are pretty ungainly looking. outdoor design. (2). outdoor fabrics. (2). outdoor furniture. (2). outdoor rugs. (2). outdoor tiles. (1). outdoor umbrella. (1). outdoors. (1). Wisconsin. (1). Norwalk Furniture. (2).

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A Simple Deck

Life of an Architect

Outdoor spaces take up a considerable amount of space and thinking in most of my projects – which makes sense considering that I can comfortably spend 9 months out of the year outside. Enter the Northwoods of Wisconsin … a place few people would ever confuse with a temperate climate.

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