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The centuries - honest-to-goodness patio at the Barcelona , Spain , flat of economic expert Peter Fehlbaum and his family strikes an keen balance — Greco-Roman architectural bones , modernist touches , and a sizeable dosage of oddity . Fehlbaum ’s playful gumption of humor — he depict his manner as “ jive”—and his faultless sense of taste coalesce to form an area ripe for outside entertaining .
pic by : Costas Picadas / Gap Interior Images LTD .
Working within its pocket-size dimension — about 850 substantial foot — and existing plan , Fehlbaum chose the same dingy green used in the house ’s indoor hall to invest the sitting sphere wall , seamlessly tie the interior living space with the exterior as well as delineating a space for reclining and relaxing ( as fight down to the socializing - focused dining area ) . The light-green and red hues used throughout , a combination that can often feel garish and holidayesque , here makes an artful , subtle duo . A Le Corbusier dining mesa and red Maarten van Severen chaise waiting room elegantly anchor and update the traditional Mediterranean figure , while the works — an array of potted specimen including fig , tangerine , lemon , European olive tree , and pomegranate trees in addition to hibiscus and vines — remain true to the sphere ’s aboriginal climate . But it ’s the one - of - a - variety detail that truly suspire animation into the patio . Intricately model tile floors are original to the home plate ; wall - mount taxidermy , found in Saintes Maries de la Mer , France , pays homage to Fehlbaum ’s love of ornithology . The resulting mélange of styles and objects is comfortable and fun — just as outdoor support should be .
The flushed minimalist MVS chaise , designed by Belgian Maarten van Severen for Vitra in 2000 , stands out against the dark walls of the sit down area . Photo by : Costas Picadas / Gap Interior Images LTD .
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1 . studio apartment Green No . 93 : Farrow & Ball ’s dark green paint in an exterior shell finishing , with just a hint of Negro , add elegance and a intuitive feeling of welcome to an outdoor ( or indoor ) space . ( $ 110;Farrow & Ball )
2 . Vegetal Chair : Gallic design duad / brothers Rowan and Erwan Bouroullec , cheer by the constituent shapes of plant , create this dyed - through polyamide professorship for Vitra . ( $ 750;Lumens )
3 . Reed Fence : Natural reed fencing material two-base hit as an attractive , easygoing pergola topper , sodding for blocking out the sun , spring up vines , and adding an earthy accent to a terrace . ( from $ 60;Gardeners )
The sweetheart of Peter Fehlbaum ’s terrace lies in its mix of high - design article of furniture pieces and impulsive , personal touches .
4 . Industrial Pendant : West Elm ’s industrial hanging sparkle brings a chicly innovative , streamlined vibration to an outdoor oasis . ( from $ 19;West Elm )
5 . Domed parrot : A long , ellipse cloche case two species of parrot , Melopsittacus undulatus and Forpus coelestis , presented against a mitt - paint outdoor scene - a unique , quirky accoutrement and relic of the natural world . ( $ 1,495;The Evolution Store )
6 . Dazzle Tile : Mosaic House ’s outstanding Dazzle line , impress with eight - point virtuoso framed by undulating lines , introduces pattern and colour , straight off lighten a space from the ground up . ( $ 163 per straight foot;Mosaichse )
