Ever since I moved to Southern California last year, the dream of having an indoor/outdoor living situation finally makes sense. While I've always loved and dreamt about spaces like this during my East Coast living, I now understand how much the amazing weather can transform your mood and your space. So, today, I leave you with these amazing homes via one of my favorite magazines, Living Etc. that illustrate al fresco living to a t with these show-shopping spaces. Have a great weekend all!
{photos above: the top set from the home of Barbara Bestor in LA and the bottom three from the South African home of Joy & Lucien. All via Living, Etc.}
This is why I love Southern California! I wish the sun would come out today. 🙁
incredible images to keep me dreaming of my perfect patio…
wishing you endless sun and magical al fresco suppers!
xo,
sylvie of silver lining
{hi from san diego!} southern california rocks^__^ fresco living is indeed amazing… thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous! I’m very lucky to have this now (though the 116 degree temps in Palm Springs this summer kind of prohibit the outside right now), but look forward to a teeny tiny slice of it in LA soon with our new itty bitty deck.
Beautiful! I am an East Coaster and can only dream of what you mean.
those enormous pivot doors (in the bottom right) are what I DREAM of at night.
These are truly beautiful…….
Fabulous pics! Come back summer!
Living in the Uk doesn’t really lend itself to these beautiful scenes, but I would happily stand out on my wooden and glass outdoor spaces like these and enjoy a fine smear of rain. These spaces would bring sunshine to a dreary day!
Sigh…these outdoor spaces are fantastic! One (in Chicago) can only dream…
One of my favorite things about living in San Diego has been seeing how the outdoors spill in and the indoors spill out in home design. With such nice weather, I understand why.
your photos are always so raw and organic– really really beautiful! I love them!!
Oh I love all of these pictures. I love eating outside or having a morning cup of coffee or evening glass of wine. Thanks for the inspiration.
One of the best parts of summer, to be sure! Since I live in Portland, OR I have tried to make my interior very inviting (bright colors, mediterranean) since it rains so much. The outside… inside.
Love feeling like I’m sleeping outside on a summer day =)