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SF Outdoor Spaces Roundup #1: Patios

It seems like a cruel joke: in a year when outdoor decor is really creative and inspiring, we're also experiencing the second coldest June on record in the Northwest. And not only is it cold and rainy, but it's dark. In three installments (and taking a cue from AT:Chicago), we go into the archives to indulge vicariously in the outdoor rooms and sunny salons our readers have shared with us in brighter times and places. Now up: patios.
 
 
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One of our very favorite outdoor spaces has got to be Victoria's (of sfgirlbybay fame) little patio, above. It's a great example of what you can do with a small space that's not even on the ground level, much less a square inch of turf in sight.

More Patios:
Alicia's Romantic Portland House
Lisa's Artistic Hideaway
House Call: Jill Pilotte of Small Stump
Catherine and Robin's Earthy-Modern Airie
Stef and Mike's Blend of East and West

Check back tomorrow, when we'll show you AT:SF's best sunrooms.

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I'm glad you've edited in a different picture of Victoria's patio area. The one originally chosen seemed a bit cruel, for other reasons.

posted by Ter on 2008-06-10 20:12:37
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envious of outdoor decorating. anything nice i put out on my spacious main street ground level porch will get stolen or vandalized.

posted by jenny! on 2008-06-10 21:15:56
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I don't mean to sound shopping-obsessed, but can anyone identify the round cushions in the top pic? I've been looking for that exact thing. Thanks!

posted by Lisa Hunter (Montreal) on 2008-06-10 22:02:07
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I thought this small space was worthy of mention, but AT didn't think so...so I'll post it here:
http://www.burkesbackyard.com.au/factsheets/Around-the-House/Balcony-Makeover/369

The pictures may be small, but the ideas are good.

posted by TRUE BLUE on 2008-06-11 01:35:22
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I don't know what you mean, Ter, but the photo that was there was provided by the person in that apartment, and is still part of their home tour here:
http://gallery.apartmenttherapy.com/photo/071806victoriabomo/_all_

posted by TRUE BLUE on 2008-06-11 01:37:19
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