with no natural wood—too
much maintenance. A composite
or resin wicker is popular for a
more traditional setting. Ultramodern pieces have state-ofthe-art drying aspects to their
products and things are made
to last.”
“There was no style file. As
soon as I saw the space, I started
to lay it out for them and they
loved it. They have a fabul ous
interior space, which I am now
working on,” Lisa notes. Her
design for the kitchen provided
Tessa and Chris with storage, as
well as the ability to “dine and
relax in shade.” The flooring is
practical as well as beautiful.
“I primarily use Ipe wood. I
decided how to lay the boards
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in my design process, five feet by
three feet in removable panels.”
As in a Piet Mondrian painting,
yellow accentuates and
delineates the different spaces
on the patio while softening
the linears of the space. The
umbrella provides a sculpted
burst of colour, privacy and
shade while acting as an art
piece itself. “I added the large
yellow umbrella for that wow
factor but also to draw the eye
to the end of the terrace. It
has four 75 pound weights for
safety,” Lisa states.
The weave of the furniture’s
textured surface is restated in the
accent throws, pillows, a woven
basket and the patio’s flooring.
The geometric motifs of thin
lines, squares, rectangles and use
of the cream colouring subtly
echoes the art moderne style of
the condominium’s architecture.
Whimsical accents are provided
by Chris’ collection of Thai
Buddhas and the French florals
of the dinnerware. Both reflect
the cosmopolitan lifestyle of
Chris and Tessa. The patio is now
a carefully curated space with a
modern sensibility.
“We were blown away with the
results,” Tessa comments. “We
could not be happier with the
project and how Lisa helped
bring it all together.”