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Space Designed by, Terra Firma Design, www.terrafirmadesign.ca; Photography, To the Point Media, www.tothepointmedia. com; Furniture, Andrew Richard Designs, www.andrewricharddesigns. com; Barbecue, Bona Vista, www. bonavistapools.com; Fridge, Bona Vista, www.bonavistapools.com; Throw Blankets, HomeSense, www.homesense. ca; Napkins, HomeSense, www. homesense.ca; Bowls, HomeSense, www.homesense.ca; Custom Pillows, Terra Firma, www.terrafirmadesign.ca; Mirror, Terra Firma, www.terrafirmadesign. ca; Cutlery, IKEA, www.ikea.ca; Floral Arrangements, Terra Firma, www. terrafirmadesign.ca; Dishes, Pottery Barn, www.potterybarn.ca; Glassware, Pottery Barn, www.potterybarn.ca; Umbrella, Windergarden, www.windergarden.com T We love entertaining and wanted an outdoor space where our guests would feel comfortable. TESSA MOULE, HOMEOWNER essa Moul and her partner Chris, both financial services professionals, wanted an updated design for their loft’s penthouse rooftop patio. “The rooftop patio was outdated with old decking, two arbours and lots of trees and plants that required a significant amount of upkeep and maintenance,” Tessa notes. “It was a great space but the old design left much unused space,” Tessa says. The 825 sq. ft. wraparound terrace faces north with splendid views east and west that include the CN Tower. Situated in the exciting neighbourhood of Spadina and Wellington, Tessa wanted the patio’s space to reflect the vibe downtown. Tessa found Designer Lisa Aiken’s expertise was “instrumental in helping us design the outdoor space to maximize its functionality for entertaining.” When renovating a patio Tessa suggests, “Make sure you know everything you want done before you begin the project. You will find that you want to add more and more as you begin to see how fabulous the changes are.” Patio furniture is exposed to extreme temperatures. Lisa comments “We have to be sensible about each client’s space and how that affects their decisions based on purchases for outdoors. I suggest furniture CANADIANHOMETRENDS.COM 29