Seven Great Outdoor Spaces

Products

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  Havana Outdoor

  An outdoor version of one of Foscarini's best sellers, Havana Outdoor is perfect to light ample outdoor spaces. The design integrates perfectly into the landscape of gardens and is ideal to define…

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  Charles Outdoor Chairs

  Ah, wouldn’t it be a dream if all of your most-adored indoor furniture were also suitable for the backyard? The land of the waterlogged white plastic patio set gets a handsome update as…

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  POD Indoor/Outdoor Planters

  Greenery looks great in the garden, but bringing a little bit of nature indoors as well is always a good idea. These spun aluminum, powder coated planters from LA-based Pad Outdoor look as good in…

Dwell Collections

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  Step into Dwell Outdoor

  Modern design extends beyond glass walls. From planters and prefab to shrubs and sheds, we export the lifestyle values that inform our in-house decisions—sustainability, simplicity and…

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  Outdoor Tableware

  The hour is nigh for alfresco dining, but there’s no reason to schlep that crystal decanter under the stars. Join us as we share our favorite unbreakable wares, from melamine dishes to…

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  Bold Color, Small Space

  From private residences to commercial spaces, there are myriad ways to harness the power of the palette. In this video series, Dwell delves into creative ways in which color can play an…

Tips

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  Buy Pieces that Will Stand Up to the Elements

  If you use wood, make sure it’s FSC-certified. Cork is a great material for the outdoors: it’s the bark of a tree so it’s naturally resistant to mildew and withstands the elements…

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  Outdoor Furniture: Tough, but Pretty

  Furniture for the exterior doesn’t have to be so different from what you see inside. Look for something that’s comfortable for lounging or sitting outside. It needs to withstand the…

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  Look for Patio Furniture that Aready Has a Patina

  It will blend in better with the surroundings. I’d rather have something organic in my backyard that have something shiny and artificial looking.

Videos

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  Ecofabulous and Reclaimed Space at Dwell on Design 2009

  Reclaimed Space, an Austin–based company that manufactures portable, sustainable living spaces, and Ecofabulous.com collaborate on the design for a 400-square-foot structure set up on the floor of…

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  Bold Color, Small Space: The Min Loft

  Craig and Jean Min, owners of LA Mill coffee boutique in Los Angeles, share their story of using a vibrant palette to enliven their temporary home—a 950-square-foot downtown loft apartment…

Event

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  Branded Spaces

  The Branded Spaces 2011 is an international conference on branded rooms organized by the Karlshochschule International University. More than 30 speakers from 15 countries will illuminate brand…