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CITY VERSUS SEA – OUTDOOR LIVING ROOMS

June 4, 2013
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Sea – A stunning outdoor living room on a deck overlooking the ocean! (above)

Summer…all I can think of is outdoor decor really. I love a beautiful outdoor space. Nothing like enjoying the outdoors with the comforts and design touches that we use inside our homes.

I like these two outdoor living spaces. One with a decidedly international flair and a striking ocean view and the other sits in a more controlled environment inside an elegant city brick wall townhouse courtyard. I like both for different reasons.

Which do you prefer…sea or city outdoor living room?

City – A cute structured outdoor courtyard in a London townhouse. (above and below)

I know I should chose the “sea” outdoor room for the views alone…but I think I might like the “city” look. Not sure though. Reason I chose the city is because I feel like this is a look that I could realistically have at some point. Realistic dreaming perhaps?

You? Which do you prefer? Weigh in please in the comments below.

Happy Tuesday!

xo
Coco

P.S. Grace Home Furnishings, one of my favorite posh home furnishing stores in Los Angeles, is having its annual clearance starting this weekend but COCOCOZY readers can start shopping the sale on Thursday.  So many chic offerings with discounts up to 75% off!  The official sale begins Saturday, June 8th.

Grace Home in Los Angeles is having its annual clearance sale with discounts up to 75% off! (above)

GRACE HOME FURNISHINGS
11632 Barrington Court
Los Angeles, CA 90049
Phone (310) 476-7176

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5 responses to “CITY VERSUS SEA – OUTDOOR LIVING ROOMS”

  1. Karen Albert says:
    June 4, 2013 at 4:09 PM

    Coco I would absolutely take the ocean view! I love the intimacy of the City Look, so if one could accomplish that and have a killer view….

    2013 Designers Series
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    Karena
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  2. The View from The Back says:
    June 5, 2013 at 4:37 AM

    I adore the design of the City look; but as a Pisces, I am destined to go with the ocean view every time.

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  3. Wendy says:
    June 5, 2013 at 6:25 AM

    The first one! Feels like vacation 🙂

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  4. Tammy says:
    June 7, 2013 at 10:45 AM

    I’ve always been a city girl, but when I look at that sea living room…well, to quote Liz Lemon “I want to go to there.” water damage Frisco TX

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  5. Amy says:
    June 11, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    I love the city look because that is the look I am trying to achieve with my Boston oasis!

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