We had too much fun last week updating a few outdoor spaces for a client. Now, we had to admit that they were not too shabby to begin with. This client has a pretty good sense of design to begin with, so really all we had to do is shake it up a little and take a few chances.
With just a few playful items, we added a little spark and interest.
Often times we will start out with a virtual design board so our clients can better visualize some of the items we are proposing. This is a story board of how the design will look all together.
Many times it's just what a client needs to help bring the picture together.
A few of our favorites from this design were definitely the indoor/outdoor red rocker
And our conversation starter indoor/outdoor zebra rug. A bold move for sure, but really, why not?!
We laced the rest of the space with great outdoor candles on remotes and batteries so living is easy and some fresh planters that can easily come inside when the season is over.
We were lucky to have not one, but two spaces, so we wanted our next outdoor living space to say, "Fresh with a twist of lemon and lime"
We filled the space with yellows and greens and a healthy dose of aquas to bring the feel of water deck side
Again a simple mood board makes it easy to see how the story unfolds
Some of our favorites from this room definitely include this inspirational rug from Company C
I always look for a piece to inspire and guide our design. It might be a work of art, or a special vase, a pillow, or in many instances a great rug. When a rug tells a story, it's easy to work in the other characters.
And the endless supply of great outdoor pillows. Outdoor pillows have come such a long way that you will find many designers using them inside and out, and I dare you to tell the difference!
We just fell in love with this little fellow and knew he would be part of the design
We also loved this umbrella table. We are using it simply as a table, but it would work equally well with the umbrella in it!
If you aren't lucky enough to start out with some great outdoor furniture, no worries.
There are so many wonderful sets available and at every price point.
We are contemplating a few of these sets for a client right now...
So often we blur the lines between indoors and outdoors, and for good reason!
With so much summer left out there, get out there and enjoy it. Live it up with great outdoor living!
Cheers!
Renee
Renee possesses a rare combination of artistic creativity and intuitive design. Her warmth and compassion extended beyond working with us to understanding the style and feel of our home and how we live in it. We felt fortunate to work with and get to know Renee and absolutely love the updates she made to our home- from windows and walls to artwork and furniture!
Renee is an absolutely wonderful designer. Very talented and easy to work with! She will transform your room or outdoor space into exactly what you want, only better!
Talented, creative, dedicated, great communicator. Renee is such a special person.
We have worked with Renee Carman at this company for almost 2 years. Renee is professional, personable, and a pleasure to know. She is very helpful and will go the extra mile to please her clients. Renee has excellent expertise and knowledge of interior design. We have a beautiful home and highly recommend her.
Renee possesses a rare combination of artistic creativity and intuitive design. Her warmth and compassion extended beyond working with us to understanding the style and feel of our home and how we live in it. We felt fortunate to work with and get to know Renee and absolutely love the updates she made to our home- from windows and walls to artwork and furniture!
Renee was a pleasure to work with and has great vision. We were doing a total rehab of a recently purchased property and she was able to look at a gutted out '50s cottage and turn it into a beautiful mid-century modern home. She understood our budget and timeline and was good about narrowing all our options down to just a few choices. This expedited the process, made it less difficult and more enjoyable. Once the rehab is done, we look forward to working with her again and finish the rest of the rooms.
Renee at Mandeville Canyon Interior Design was simply wonderful to work with. She was able to understand what we were looking for in terms of color, function and design from the moment we first spoke. She's easy to work with, goes above and beyond and delivers an outstanding design.
I highly recommend Renee and Mandeville Canyon Interior Design. I don't think I will attempt to decorate another room in my house without the help of Renee!
Love working with Renee and Mandeville Canyon Interior Design ! I had the opportunity to collaborate on a large scale design project recently and the results were fantastic! Creative, resourceful and one of kind design ideas made this design opportunity with Renee "one of a kind" Have a large or small project? You won't be disappointed!!
Renee not only has an amazingly creative eye, she also directed a massive renovation for us this past year that included the challenges of operating during the pandemic. She put together a team that had an incredible work ethic and brought the project in on-time and on-budget. She's a great listener. When we threw ideas at her, she was never dismissive; quite the contrary, she made them better. Her patience, attention to detail combined with her whacky sense of humor meant we were all able to smile while producing a home that we love. A great talent and a great lady.
Rene is amazing! Great customer care and wonderful attention to detail.