I have a thing for clever use of space. And since space will only continue to be at premium, I feel that the future of the entire interior design industry passes by making better use of smaller spaces.
It is more common to show a double-duty room inside a home which is why I please to have found an example done in a backyard. It feels right to use sand instead of a stone floor around the fire pit at this property next to water. Young kids can play near their parents during the day, while the parents are comfortably relaxing in the Adirondack chairs.
If you have the space, a sandbox is wonderful backyard addition that can keep kids occupied for hours. It provides an instantly-accessible outdoor space for kids to build and create. The builders of this DIY version – Carla and Jason of Small + Friendly – definitely thought outside the sandbox…
We reached the time where outdoor furniture and accessories start to go on sale. I find you a few interesting deals. Three models at Restoration Hardware are available at less than $280. You could opt for the modern Del Mar Fire Pit/Grill, the Provencal style of the Antibes Fire Pit/Coffee…
This white and red backyard shares the South Beach hip vibes. This is the outdoor space of a couple with young children. The magnificent backyard of Doris and Anthony Lapico was featured in Canadian House and Home last summer. The couple divided their huge backyard in activity zones. From the…
An ex-lifestyle and entertaining expert and UX designer who became a STEAM educator. At Bidouilleurs, I helped kids aged 5-12 become inventors and makers. An innovative mom who cares about gender equality and to get more girls and boys interested in STEM/STEAM.
