and the Great Plains collection by Holly Hunt . “ There are amazing ones on the market now that look and feel like indoor … linens , but have the durability to withstand stains , weather , fading , etc .,” she says .
A few accessories and other decor that Thiel adds to these spaces are outdoor rugs , stone vases , faux succulents and flowers , glass jars and shells . TVs are also highly requested and she enjoys adding a fire or water feature to any home .
Wagner also suggests throw blankets , pillows , coffee tables and plants . “ Add touches to warm up outdoor spaces like you would for interiors ,” she says .
One thing Clasen believes these spaces lack is artwork . “ No one ever puts art outside and , these days , you can print photography and art on aluminum and it looks like it ’ s painted on canvas ,” Clasen says .
Additional elements that are imperative for a successful indoor-outdoor space are good lighting , music and shade . “ There are a variety of options to create shade : wood structures , roof structures , trees and umbrellas can shield guests from the sun and glare ,” Thiel says .
Thankfully , technology has made this type of design concept easy to create and maintain . “ Outdoor music and lighting can withstand the elements along with fabrics and fixtures ,” Thiel says . “… Today , there are so many different styles of outdoor furnishings and fabrics that can create a really unique and welcoming space for you and your guests . We can create beautiful outdoor living spaces that will withstand the test of time .” NBM
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Fresh-air spaces that blend interior areas with the outdoors — like these with design by Raili Clasen — are particularly inviting in Newport Beach , with its year-round temperate weather .
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