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Creative Ideas for Small Space Outdoor Living

by Michelle Cook

As Canadians, we don’t take our warm weather for granted. We stake claim to every moment of sunshine. In cherishing the landscapes we have, we strive to extend our outdoor happiness as much as possible, creating a sort of second home, within reach of the fridge. Be inspired by what’s possible and work with what you have.

The Marriage of Space

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Although this rooftop patio has a small footprint it barely feels like its own entity. The indoor and outdoor areas have been married seamlessly by repeating the colour scheme already chosen for the living room. That was easy. Running the deck boards vertically, the lines lead us away from the living room creating the illusion the patio is much deeper. Built-in bench seating maximizes the capacity for entertaining while maintaining clean lines and minimal detail so we can notice quirky accents like the teacup planter.

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Michelle Cook

Michelle Cook is the owner and Principal Designer at Indesign. Since 2000, her talented team has produced stunning designs in residential, commercial and hospitality projects in Canada and the US. She gained expertise as a Salon and Spa Designer with Wella Canada before joining the Benjamin Moore Corporate Design Team. Michelle helped create countless home makeovers, photo shoots and set designs and partnered with Benjamin Moore Corporate US to produce colour trend research and forecasting. She was honoured to work on the multi-­‐million dollar renovation of the Wellspring Wellness Centre at Sunnybrook Hospital along with 28 top designers. Michelle has also been featured many times on CityTV’s CityLine, Home Day. Her light spirit and confident vision are always on.

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