Back to my comments as a Seattle interior designer and judge of this year’s Portland Street of Dreams and this time focus is on the outdoors. There’s lots of excellent ideas to make use of in this years homes. The Oregon Dream executed their outdoor areas with inspiring creativity.

At the Da Vinci house, more outstanding outdoor design using this contemporary fireplace.

Outdoor chandeliers are often unappealing but not this one at Da Vinci.. I’d love to use this on an outdoor living design project.

What a clever way to recycle wine casks? I loved this idea at the Da Vinci home.. planting a vegetable garden in a former oak wine cask.

 

Outdoor spaces equal space to relax and soothe our spirits and a water feature is the perfect way to accomplish this. I think this one at Mystic Ridge is just the ticket.

A fairy tale potting shed is the perfect fantasy for gardeners or weekend puttering and planting. The idyllic home is a feature of the Rivendall Manor and completes an impressive Old World styled and designed home.

There’s another two weeks to enjoy the Portland Street of Dreams and take advantage of creative inspirations. And when you’re ready to add creative inspiration to your home, contact the team at Faith Sheridan Design Group.