It took some time for Summer to emerge from behind the curtains of clouds and wet weather, but now she is in full sweltering glow. Like a Diva who shows up late but never disappoints, Summer is finally ready for her close up and along with it, my dramatic & colourful terrace!

I decorate outside no different from the way I would inside. I like to borrow design cues from my interiors, like bold colour, scale, proportion, and interesting texture combinations and apply them out under the sun. Let me invite you to enjoy a private look at my very photogenic patio  featuring confident colour, exuberant flair and a little DIY attitude!

Whimsical DIY Decor

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Decorating the patio doesn’t have to be pricey— home improvement stores like Lowes have amazing outdoor décor solutions like whimsical outdoor solar & LED lighting! I just adore my $19 pink solar Flamingo and cute solar birds! I spray painted the birds gold to make them extra elegant and bring some of the richness of the colour in the loveseat to other areas of the terrace. Not only do they serve as sculpture by day but by night they create magical mood light- perfect for cocktails under the stars!

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Nicholas is the DIY Editor for Canadian Home Trends Magazine, an award-winning Designer Decorator, and appears as a guest expert on City TV’s CityLine. As Principal Designer, Interior Decorator and Stylist for Nicholas Rosaci Interiors, Nicholas creates chic, confident and glamorous spaces that cross the divide between Modern and Traditional.

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