Outdoor furniture from Restoration Hardware really made this Houston outdoor living space design project shine. “It really went well,” says Wayne Franks, owner of Outdoor Homescapes of Houston. “It's not a huge space, but moving the existing two columns about four feet and bringing the roof out only three feet made all the difference in the world.” “This particular client wanted a larger space to entertain,” says senior designer Lisha Maxey, who served as an outdoor furniture consultant while managing construction for the project. The original space, Lisha explains, had two oddly placed columns blocking a clear view of the beautiful pool area from inside the home. “We removed those columns and gave her three more feet of roof, which extended her living area while also giving her the view she wanted.” Since the client - a woman in her mid-50s with grown children who visit frequently - only wanted a small outdoor kitchen island with a 30-inch RCS grill Outdoor Homescapes closed up a French door that led from the master bedroom (which she never used) and created a new stucco wall for the kitchen. “I would definitely call the style of this space ‘transitional,” says Lisha. The client is a very eclectic world traveler and a collector of art, yet wanted her outdoor living space to feel like a warm, homey living room once we placed the furniture and décor. In the end, her finishes centered around rustic stone, detailed columns and furniture leaning towards the contemporary.” Much of the warmth in the space, she says, comes from the colors of the dry-stacked Sunset Canyon ledgestone. “It looks just like it sounds – like the sun setting in a deep canyon!” “The columns are unique – decorative and fluted,” adds Wayne. The client, who’d received five free hours of outdoor furniture consultation as part of an ongoing promotion, also wanted Lisha to help her select, buy and help place furnishings. “I believe that now - more than ever - consumers are looking for turn-key operations in any type of service industry - a ‘one-stop-shop,’ so to speak,” says Lisha. “It gives us a more personal touch with the client, as well as an edge in the industry in terms of selling our designs, as the client is reassured that we’ll work with them in every aspect to give them the outdoor living space of their dreams.” The client ended up choosing the Biscayne collection – including a chair that rocks and swivels - from Restoration Hardware. They also went with a lower, unique teak coffee table from the Belvedere collection. “We mixed wicker with teak for an equally soft and hard look and added pops of color to bring out the beautiful art collection inside,” says Lisha. “The neutral gray wicker, by the way, was the perfect match for the distressed teak coffee table and credenza. The grays of the Key West granite countertop also echoed this color palette.” For the fabric, Lisha helped keep it neutral with a Mocha linen and popped the color with royal blue throw pillows matching the area rug: “To make the space truly her own, we added some unique copper pots from her collection and a few items she's collected abroad.” Ready to let outdoor furniture transform your living space? Contact us, and we'll get your outdoor design project started!

In the small powder room by the entry, the stacked stone wall, the modern square pedestal sink and the custom mirror, the wall mounted faucet and the otherwise minimal accessories bring in the Wow! factor. Unexpected. Photography: Geoffrey Hodgdon

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Outdoor furniture from Restoration Hardware really made this Houston outdoor living space design project shine. “It really went well,” says Wayne Franks, owner of Outdoor Homescapes of Houston. “It's not a huge space, but moving the existing two columns about four feet and bringing the roof out only three feet made all the difference in the world.” “This particular client wanted a larger space to entertain,” says senior designer Lisha Maxey, who served as an outdoor furniture consultant while managing construction for the project. The original space, Lisha explains, had two oddly placed columns blocking a clear view of the beautiful pool area from inside the home. “We removed those columns and gave her three more feet of roof, which extended her living area while also giving her the view she wanted.” Since the client - a woman in her mid-50s with grown children who visit frequently - only wanted a small outdoor kitchen island with a 30-inch RCS grill Outdoor Homescapes closed up a French door that led from the master bedroom (which she never used) and created a new stucco wall for the kitchen. “I would definitely call the style of this space ‘transitional,” says Lisha. The client is a very eclectic world traveler and a collector of art, yet wanted her outdoor living space to feel like a warm, homey living room once we placed the furniture and décor. In the end, her finishes centered around rustic stone, detailed columns and furniture leaning towards the contemporary.” Much of the warmth in the space, she says, comes from the colors of the dry-stacked Sunset Canyon ledgestone. “It looks just like it sounds – like the sun setting in a deep canyon!” “The columns are unique – decorative and fluted,” adds Wayne. The client, who’d received five free hours of outdoor furniture consultation as part of an ongoing promotion, also wanted Lisha to help her select, buy and help place furnishings. “I believe that now - more than ever - consumers are looking for turn-key operations in any type of service industry - a ‘one-stop-shop,’ so to speak,” says Lisha. “It gives us a more personal touch with the client, as well as an edge in the industry in terms of selling our designs, as the client is reassured that we’ll work with them in every aspect to give them the outdoor living space of their dreams.” The client ended up choosing the Biscayne collection – including a chair that rocks and swivels - from Restoration Hardware. They also went with a lower, unique teak coffee table from the Belvedere collection. “We mixed wicker with teak for an equally soft and hard look and added pops of color to bring out the beautiful art collection inside,” says Lisha. “The neutral gray wicker, by the way, was the perfect match for the distressed teak coffee table and credenza. The grays of the Key West granite countertop also echoed this color palette.” For the fabric, Lisha helped keep it neutral with a Mocha linen and popped the color with royal blue throw pillows matching the area rug: “To make the space truly her own, we added some unique copper pots from her collection and a few items she's collected abroad.” Ready to let outdoor furniture transform your living space? Contact us, and we'll get your outdoor design project started!

Lean into fashion with the Laredo 5 Tier Ladder Bookcase from Convenience Concepts. Displaying a modern take on rustic industrial style, this contemporary leaning bookshelf will complete your ensemble and refresh your home décor. This functional piece of art includes five shelves fashioned from fir plywood that provides ample space to stage all your family portraits or favorite collectibles. The distressed metal frame contrasts with the natural finish of the shelves while creating stability and adds to the sturdiness of this shelving unit. This five-tiered leaning ladder was made for longevity and easy maintenance. Enjoy its versatility and optimize both storage and display space in your living room, home study or bedroom. Enjoy this ladder bookshelf minutes after delivery with its easy and convenient 3-step assembly. Bring home additional pieces from the Laredo Collection from Convenience Concepts, each sold separately.

After - a closer look at the “Prato” bar sink from Signature Copper and the Moen “Align” pull-down faucet in “Matte Black”. The design was kept bright and fuss free with a Caeserstone engineered quartz “Pebble” countertop with a honed finish, from Classic Granite. The same “Grego” color tile from the Jeffery Court “Speciality Brick Collection” (from Conestoga Tile) was used on the bar backsplash and the fireplace so the spaces tie together for a cohesive feeling.

Outdoor furniture from Restoration Hardware really made this Houston outdoor living space design project shine. “It really went well,” says Wayne Franks, owner of Outdoor Homescapes of Houston. “It's not a huge space, but moving the existing two columns about four feet and bringing the roof out only three feet made all the difference in the world.” “This particular client wanted a larger space to entertain,” says senior designer Lisha Maxey, who served as an outdoor furniture consultant while managing construction for the project. The original space, Lisha explains, had two oddly placed columns blocking a clear view of the beautiful pool area from inside the home. “We removed those columns and gave her three more feet of roof, which extended her living area while also giving her the view she wanted.” Since the client - a woman in her mid-50s with grown children who visit frequently - only wanted a small outdoor kitchen island with a 30-inch RCS grill Outdoor Homescapes closed up a French door that led from the master bedroom (which she never used) and created a new stucco wall for the kitchen. “I would definitely call the style of this space ‘transitional,” says Lisha. The client is a very eclectic world traveler and a collector of art, yet wanted her outdoor living space to feel like a warm, homey living room once we placed the furniture and décor. In the end, her finishes centered around rustic stone, detailed columns and furniture leaning towards the contemporary.” Much of the warmth in the space, she says, comes from the colors of the dry-stacked Sunset Canyon ledgestone. “It looks just like it sounds – like the sun setting in a deep canyon!” “The columns are unique – decorative and fluted,” adds Wayne. The client, who’d received five free hours of outdoor furniture consultation as part of an ongoing promotion, also wanted Lisha to help her select, buy and help place furnishings. “I believe that now - more than ever - consumers are looking for turn-key operations in any type of service industry - a ‘one-stop-shop,’ so to speak,” says Lisha. “It gives us a more personal touch with the client, as well as an edge in the industry in terms of selling our designs, as the client is reassured that we’ll work with them in every aspect to give them the outdoor living space of their dreams.” The client ended up choosing the Biscayne collection – including a chair that rocks and swivels - from Restoration Hardware. They also went with a lower, unique teak coffee table from the Belvedere collection. “We mixed wicker with teak for an equally soft and hard look and added pops of color to bring out the beautiful art collection inside,” says Lisha. “The neutral gray wicker, by the way, was the perfect match for the distressed teak coffee table and credenza. The grays of the Key West granite countertop also echoed this color palette.” For the fabric, Lisha helped keep it neutral with a Mocha linen and popped the color with royal blue throw pillows matching the area rug: “To make the space truly her own, we added some unique copper pots from her collection and a few items she's collected abroad.” Ready to let outdoor furniture transform your living space? Contact us, and we'll get your outdoor design project started!

Create the perfect patio space with the Strathmere Collection. Whether you’re looking for an elegant dining set or a relaxing lounge space, the Strathmere Collection includes a wide range of quality designs that fuse indoor comfort with outdoor durability. Each frame is carefully constructed and woven by hand, using thick resin strapping for ultimate all-weather durability. The thick foam cushions and pillows are wrapped in premium outdoor fabrics that are soft to the touch while resisting stains and UV harm. These deep-seating cushions maintain their shape and are available in vibrant color options (such as Cilantro Green, Navy Blue, Crimson Red, Silver Lining, Ocean Blue, and Country Cork) with coordinating accent pillows to complete the look. Outdoor recliners and chaise lounge chairs are a few of the luxury items within the Strathmere Collection that feature adjustable back positioning for customizable comfort. Each table includes a tempered glass top that is extra strong and easy to maintain. No matter which styles you choose, lean towards the Strathmere Collection for comfort, style and durability you can count on year after year.

Create the perfect patio space with the Strathmere Collection. Whether you’re looking for an elegant dining set or a relaxing lounge space, the Strathmere Collection includes a wide range of quality designs that fuse indoor comfort with outdoor durability. Each frame is carefully constructed and woven by hand, using thick resin strapping for ultimate all-weather durability. The thick foam cushions and pillows are wrapped in premium outdoor fabrics that are soft to the touch while resisting stains and UV harm. These deep-seating cushions maintain their shape and are available in vibrant color options (such as Cilantro Green, Navy Blue, Crimson Red, Silver Lining, Ocean Blue, and Country Cork) with coordinating accent pillows to complete the look. Outdoor recliners and chaise lounge chairs are a few of the luxury items within the Strathmere Collection that feature adjustable back positioning for customizable comfort. Each table includes a tempered glass top that is extra strong and easy to maintain. No matter which styles you choose, lean towards the Strathmere Collection for comfort, style and durability you can count on year after year.

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A view looking back towards the front door and the entry foyer, on the left, and the Dining room on the right. The back wall of the dining room is a textured stone tile. The clients' traditional dining room set was reupholstered with a more modern fabric, that coordinates with the hand-woven wool and silk rug from Nepal. The sculpture in the back is from the clients' extensive art collection. Recessed lighting, cove lighting and a pendant from their previous home are used to create different moods in the space. Photography: Geoffrey Hodgdon

After - The Cabico cabinets in Cherry “Columbia” & a dark glaze were lightened up by using upper glass-fronted cabinets. To keep the space from feeling too “heavy,” floating shelves with integrated LED lighting were used to continue the “bar” theme and provide the perfect place for openly displaying our client’s extensive whisky and drinks collection. A bar sink was added along the wall. A panel-ready Fisher & Paykel dishwasher drawer, XO wine cooler and XO beverage fridge (both also panel-ready) were matched to the cabinets using the same cabinetry finish on the panels. “Riverside” pulls in “Flat Black” from Top Knobs and a Moen “Align” pull-down faucet in “Matte Black” complete the look.

Create the perfect patio space with the Strathmere Collection. Whether you’re looking for an elegant dining set or a relaxing lounge space, the Strathmere Collection includes a wide range of quality designs that fuse indoor comfort with outdoor durability. Each frame is carefully constructed and woven by hand, using thick resin strapping for ultimate all-weather durability. The thick foam cushions and pillows are wrapped in premium outdoor fabrics that are soft to the touch while resisting stains and UV harm. These deep-seating cushions maintain their shape and are available in vibrant color options (such as Cilantro Green, Navy Blue, Crimson Red, Silver Lining, Ocean Blue, and Country Cork) with coordinating accent pillows to complete the look. Outdoor recliners and chaise lounge chairs are a few of the luxury items within the Strathmere Collection that feature adjustable back positioning for customizable comfort. Each table includes a tempered glass top that is extra strong and easy to maintain. No matter which styles you choose, lean towards the Strathmere Collection for comfort, style and durability you can count on year after year.

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A view looking back towards the front door and the entry foyer, on the left, and the Dining room on the right. The back wall of the dining room is a textured stone tile. The clients' traditional dining room set was reupholstered with a more modern fabric, that coordinates with the hand-woven wool and silk rug from Nepal. The sculpture in the back is from the clients' extensive art collection. Recessed lighting, cove lighting and a pendant from their previous home are used to create different moods in the space. Photography: Geoffrey Hodgdon Photography: Geoffrey Hodgdon

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