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34 GARDEN D E S I G NlAPRIL 09
(STYLE NOTES)
"If possible, create seating areas that feel completely different from
one another. This will create a journey through your garden, adding a
greater sense of perceived space." — Lauren Hall-Behrens, Lilyvilla
Gardens, Portland, OR
"Less is always more for a small space. Avoid the clutter of lots of
small pots. Get a big bang out of fewer really interesting plants and
special containers." — Chris Meyers, Just Terraces, NYC
"The small terrace or rooftop can feel visually enlarged by remembering
that the view from the terrace looking back into your living space is
just as important as the one looking out." — Mark Gomes and John Broere,
Box Design Build, Toronto, Canada
LIFTOFF (TOP LEFT)
Viteo's Wallfire gives you the drama of fire without taking up
ground space. Austere and minimalistic, the Wallfire's concrete
design serves as both a decorative element (like an overscaled
sconce) and a gathering point for cocktail sippers. $1,042.
Luminaire, Miami, FL. 305-576-5788, viteo.at
FOLD IT (ABOVE)
With its LEGO-like looks, Kikkerland's EZ Folding Step Stool is
a bright addition to the tool shed. Don't let its cheerful looks
fool you: This compact wonder supports up to 300 pounds
and folds up neatly for easy storage. Available in two sizes in
black, orange or gray. S21, in orange for $28. Kikkerland, NYC.
212-678-2250 or 800-716-4199, spoonsisters.com
DOUBLE TIME (LEFT CENTER)
Artecnica's Kaktus stool, by Enrico Bressan, takes its name
from the spiny, intricate formations of the staghorn cholla
cactus. In a nod, perhaps, to the adaptability of its namesake,
this cast-aluminum stool flips over to moonlight as a handy
storage basket. $320. Artecnica, Los Angeles, CA.
323-655-6551, artecnicainc.com
ON THE LIGHTER SIDE (LEFT)
Ross Lovegrove's Supernatural chair collection unites 21stcentury
industrial design with organic shapes that play with
light. The newest addition to Lovegrove's Supernatural collection
is this round table. Made from glass-fiber-reinforced
polypropylene, the table's slim, unimposing silhouette slips
easily into tight corners and small patios. $666. Moroso, NYC.
212-334-7222 or 800-705-6863, morosousa.com