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My Outside Eating Area for the Dwelling by Design “Digital Showhouse”
Once I first heard the idea behind the Living by Design Virtual Showhouse, I’ll admit—I used to be equal elements intrigued and confused. However once I absolutely wrapped my head across the modern thought and the Embello crew invited me to return on board as one of many designers—I jumped on board. Right here’s the news:
The Dwelling by Design Showhouse is a digital, interactive and absolutely shoppable expertise that’s created to encourage with contemporary, authentic concepts and new merchandise from an unimaginable roster of manufacturers. Because the home is digital, there aren’t any sensible constraints, which means designers have free reign to design what’s new and subsequent in dwelling design. I used to be thrilled to affix designers like Bobby Berk and Brigette Romanek, and fortunately I used to be tasked with a “room” that’s proper up my alley: the outside eating space.
I drew my inspiration for this virtual design from the home’s west coast setting in Brentwood, California. I leaned into materials that reflect the California-meets-Mediterranean aesthetic that I’m always drawn to, using terra cotta, textural stucco, warm wood, and tile throughout the space. And of course, I designed it all to be a space intended for intimate gatherings and bringing people together around a table filled with delicious food. I’m so excited to share the final renderings of this space with you, and be sure to head over to the Living By Design Showhouse site to take the digital tour of the whole dwelling. And make sure to enter for a chance to win $5,000 to improve your personal dwelling.
The dining table
The dining table is the heart of this room, so I chose a large farmhouse-style table that’s meant for gathering and will never go out of style.
Setting the table
Of course, I set the table with earthy, casual pieces from Casa Zuma. I skipped the linen tablecloth so the beauty of the wood table could take center stage, but added texture with woven placemats and handmade ceramic dinnerware.
The lounge
There was plenty of space for a casual living area off the dining room, so I designed a cozy lounge that’s centered around a stucco fireplace. Built-in seating and low, lounge-y chairs create a zone for reading, talking, and chilling outside.
The pizza oven
You guys know that if there’s any way possible to add a pizza oven to an outdoor space, I’m gonna go for it! This luxurious version is definitely for my fellow pizza lovers, turning out authentic wood-fired pizzas like an Italian chef. The beautiful tile makes it feel a bit more polished, and concrete counters hold toppings, tools, and fresh herbs for garnish.
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To see more of this space and take the full tour, head over to the Living By Design Showhouse site!
Thanks to all of the unimaginable sponsors of this text— AHF, Ann Sacks, California Closets, Dunn-Edwards DURA, Kohler, Lamps Plus, Minted, Summer Classics , and YouSee, for reworking my thought into this beautiful 3D visualization.