{"id":407868,"date":"2023-05-12T14:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/?p=407868"},"modified":"2023-05-16T05:40:37","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T09:40:37","slug":"pergolas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/pergolas\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Picture-Perfect Pergolas with Breezy Charm"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christine-Markatos-Santa-Monica-Guest-House-Patio-950x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408391\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christine-Markatos-Santa-Monica-Guest-House-Patio-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christine-Markatos-Santa-Monica-Guest-House-Patio-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christine-Markatos-Santa-Monica-Guest-House-Patio-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christine-Markatos-Santa-Monica-Guest-House-Patio-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christine-Markatos-Santa-Monica-Guest-House-Patio-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Christine-Markatos-Santa-Monica-Guest-House-Patio.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Manolo Langis<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The Douglas fir pergola spanning the terrace of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/santa-monica-guest-house-santa-monica-ca\/233082\/\">Santa Monica guest house<\/a> by interior designer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/christine-markatos-design\/\">Christine Markatos<\/a> seems like part of the surrounding forest of plantings, welcoming vines and branches to wrap around it and peek through. \u201cThe foliage envelops the space and provides a backdrop for entertaining,\u201d Markatos says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Drawing inspiration from centuries-old properties in Italy, she furnished the charming outdoor dining room with iron lanterns from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/paul-ferrante\/furniture\/\">Paul Ferrante<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/janus-et-cie\/furniture\/\">Janus et Cie<\/a> dining chairs upholstered in a turquoise outdoor velvet by Cowtan &amp; Tout and a custom dining table with a Moroccan-tile top from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/mosaic-house\/\">Mosaic House<\/a>.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tara-Shaw-Garden-Gem-Patio-720x950.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408396\" width=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tara-Shaw-Garden-Gem-Patio-720x950.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tara-Shaw-Garden-Gem-Patio-265x350.jpg 265w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tara-Shaw-Garden-Gem-Patio-91x120.jpg 91w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tara-Shaw-Garden-Gem-Patio-768x1014.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tara-Shaw-Garden-Gem-Patio-707x933.jpg 707w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Tara-Shaw-Garden-Gem-Patio.jpg 828w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 720px) 100vw, 720px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Paul Costello<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>For the patio of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/garden-gem-metairie-la\/211912\/\">house in Metairie, Louisiana<\/a>, designer <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/tara-shaw-design\/\">Tara Shaw<\/a> curated a look she describes as a \u201cEuropean alfresco-dining vibe.\u201d She had a short list of items she wanted to be sure to include, all likely to weather well and develop a patina with age: French bistro chairs (check), vintage iron garden tables (check) and iron lighting (check). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe homeowners spend most summers on the Mediterranean with their children,\u201d says Shaw. Their hope was to re-create the same sense of ease in Louisiana. Paramount to the aesthetic was the cedar pergola, which brings home the Italianate ambience, with abundant greenery and a gravel floor.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wesley-Moon-UWS-Penthouse-Deck-817x950.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408399\" width=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wesley-Moon-UWS-Penthouse-Deck-817x950.jpg 817w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wesley-Moon-UWS-Penthouse-Deck-301x350.jpg 301w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wesley-Moon-UWS-Penthouse-Deck-103x120.jpg 103w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wesley-Moon-UWS-Penthouse-Deck-768x893.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wesley-Moon-UWS-Penthouse-Deck-802x933.jpg 802w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Wesley-Moon-UWS-Penthouse-Deck.jpg 1032w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 817px) 100vw, 817px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by William Waldron<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cWhen designing outdoor spaces, it\u2019s important to ensure that they\u2019re versatile enough to accommodate many end uses, such as dining, entertainment and relaxation,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/wesley-moon\/\">Wesley Moon<\/a>. That was his aim in tackling the terrace of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/uws-penthouse\/90221\/\">penthouse near Manhattan\u2019s Central Park<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To create a serene haven that still packed visual punch, Moon employed a custom table from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/mecox-gardens\/\">Mecox Gardens<\/a>, kicking up the drama on the banquette with a performance fabric in a color-saturated toile de Jouy pattern. These sit beneath a sturdy ipe-wood pergola, which imparts a garden-in-the-sky vibe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cSelecting materials that can withstand the elements is crucial,\u201d says the designer. \u201cDurable materials such as teak, metal, concrete and weather-resistant fabrics are key to creating long-lasting and minimal-maintenance outdoor spaces.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CasaQ-Portman-Residence-Deck-950x950.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408403\" width=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CasaQ-Portman-Residence-Deck-950x950.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CasaQ-Portman-Residence-Deck-350x350.jpg 350w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CasaQ-Portman-Residence-Deck-120x120.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CasaQ-Portman-Residence-Deck-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CasaQ-Portman-Residence-Deck-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CasaQ-Portman-Residence-Deck-933x933.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CasaQ-Portman-Residence-Deck-216x216.jpg 216w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/CasaQ-Portman-Residence-Deck.jpg 1000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Giorgio Baroni<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>When British aristocrat Justin Portman and supermodel Natalia Vodianova, then a couple, approached Erin Quiros, of design firm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/erin-quiros-design\/\">CasaQ<\/a>, to design their <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/portman-residence-new-york-ny\/155241\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">loft in New York\u2019s TriBeCa neighborhood<\/a>, they said they were seeking a sanctuary above its buzzing streets. \u201cTheir briefing to us was \u2018contemporary Bali,\u2019 \u201d Quiros recalls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For the deck, Quiros interpreted their request with clean, classic lines and natural materials. Lounge chairs by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/creators\/royal-botania\/\">Royal Botania<\/a> complement a solid teak pergola, as well as teak floors designed by Quiros and laid by Italian artisans. The wild, wispy miscanthus in oversize vases is meant to \u201creflect the movement of the winds,\u201d she says. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Giannetti-Home-Wisteria-Patio-734x950.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408407\" width=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Giannetti-Home-Wisteria-Patio-734x950.jpg 734w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Giannetti-Home-Wisteria-Patio-271x350.jpg 271w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Giannetti-Home-Wisteria-Patio-93x120.jpg 93w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Giannetti-Home-Wisteria-Patio-768x994.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Giannetti-Home-Wisteria-Patio-1187x1536.jpg 1187w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Giannetti-Home-Wisteria-Patio-721x933.jpg 721w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Giannetti-Home-Wisteria-Patio.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 734px) 100vw, 734px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of Giannetti Home<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe homeowners wanted a comfortable, cozy space to enjoy the view of their rose garden, which is located just beyond the seating area,\u201d says Brooke Giannetti, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/giannetti-home\/\">Giannetti Home<\/a>, explaining her plan for the patio of a property in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/wisteria--ojai-ca\/143751\/\">Ojai, California<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The patio sits just outside the French doors of the primary bedroom. Its wooden pergola, overgrown with roses and hung with a zinc lantern, shelters a set of white wicker furniture by JANUS et Cie. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cWe like adding pergolas to outdoor seating areas,\u201d says Giannetti. \u201cThey define the space as well as provide a sense of protection. And this one, covered in roses, adds a little romance to the space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glenn-Gissler-Michael-Kors-Penthouse-Deck-950x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408411\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glenn-Gissler-Michael-Kors-Penthouse-Deck-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glenn-Gissler-Michael-Kors-Penthouse-Deck-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glenn-Gissler-Michael-Kors-Penthouse-Deck-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glenn-Gissler-Michael-Kors-Penthouse-Deck-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glenn-Gissler-Michael-Kors-Penthouse-Deck-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Glenn-Gissler-Michael-Kors-Penthouse-Deck.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Gross &amp; Daley<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cOutdoor space is a luxury,\u201d observes <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/glenn-gissler-design\/\">Glenn Gissler<\/a>. \u201cIt\u2019s an opportunity to create transformative experiences in an urban setting.\u201d At an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/penthouse-apartment-for-michael-kors-new-york-ny\/2253\/\">apartment in New York\u2019s Greenwich Village<\/a>, Gissler carved up the generous 1,500-square-feet terrace into separate spaces for dining, conversation, music and lounging. His high-profile clients, fashion designers Michael Kors and Lance LePere, he points out, wanted to accommodate \u201ca variety of uses morning, noon and night.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Using the couple\u2019s expansive southern view over lower Manhattan as a backdrop, Gissler kept things sleek and polished, pairing a custom-designed powder-coated table with dining chairs by JANUS et Cie. Offering spots for post-brunch relaxation are JANUS et Cie chaise longues under a Tuuci umbrella and a custom sectional in the shade of a wisteria-covered pergola. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"633\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jesse-Parris-Lamb-Springs-Deck-950x633.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jesse-Parris-Lamb-Springs-Deck-950x633.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jesse-Parris-Lamb-Springs-Deck-525x350.jpg 525w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jesse-Parris-Lamb-Springs-Deck-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jesse-Parris-Lamb-Springs-Deck-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jesse-Parris-Lamb-Springs-Deck-1400x933.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Jesse-Parris-Lamb-Springs-Deck.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Nicole Franzen<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Design firm <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/jesse-parrislamb\/\">Jesse Parris-Lamb<\/a> was tasked with outfitting an existing cedar pergola for a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/springs-beach-house-east-hampton-ny\/119441\/\">house in East Hampton, New York<\/a>, to match its owners\u2019 carefree, bohemian tastes. Their call for a not-too-precious space suited to informal gatherings of friends and family was answered with a modular wicker sectional. A mix and match of outdoor fabrics lends a fun-loving, beachy aura to the custom sofa cushions and throw pillows. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Soucie-Horner-Architectural-Embrace-Deck-950x713.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Soucie-Horner-Architectural-Embrace-Deck-950x713.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Soucie-Horner-Architectural-Embrace-Deck-467x350.jpg 467w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Soucie-Horner-Architectural-Embrace-Deck-120x90.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Soucie-Horner-Architectural-Embrace-Deck-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Soucie-Horner-Architectural-Embrace-Deck.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo courtesy of Soucie Horner<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cPretend you\u2019re designing an indoor room, but make it weather-resistant \u2014 that\u2019s the main thing,\u201d says Martin Horner, of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/soucie-horner-ltd\/\">Soucie Horner<\/a>. From there, it\u2019s all about scale, traffic flow and identifying the different functions that need to be fulfilled. \u201cThe most successful spaces are the ones that feel and look like they could be inside. A little shade always helps, too.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A cedar pergola provided that shade in an urban escape atop the garage of a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/architectural-embrace-chicago-il\/197512\/\">family home in Chicago\u2019s Lincoln Park neighborhood<\/a>. The furniture was the client\u2019s own, but Horner created zones for meals, relaxing and t\u00eate-\u00e0-t\u00eates. The result: a mid-city Eden for a couple seeking a retreat in a casual yet elegant atmosphere. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"950\" height=\"636\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Timothy-Corrigan-Georgian-Colonial-Patio-950x636.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Timothy-Corrigan-Georgian-Colonial-Patio-950x636.jpg 950w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Timothy-Corrigan-Georgian-Colonial-Patio-523x350.jpg 523w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Timothy-Corrigan-Georgian-Colonial-Patio-120x80.jpg 120w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Timothy-Corrigan-Georgian-Colonial-Patio-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Timothy-Corrigan-Georgian-Colonial-Patio-1394x933.jpg 1394w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Timothy-Corrigan-Georgian-Colonial-Patio.jpg 1440w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 950px) 100vw, 950px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Michael McCreary<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>\u201cI like to create an outdoor \u2018destination\u2019 that lures people into the garden, whether it be a pergola, sculpture, firepit or some other strong focal point,\u201d says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/timothy-corrigan\/\">Timothy Corrigan<\/a>. He instilled a bit of that allure in the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/georgian-colonial-los-angeles-ca\/7203\/\">Hollywood Hills home<\/a> he designed for a film studio executive via a columned pergola with climbing roses and wisteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Timeless <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/dealers\/mckinnon-and-harris\/\">McKinnon and Harris<\/a> seating provides a quiet landing spot for guests at the homeowner\u2019s many events. \u201cHe wanted a place that celebrated Hollywood\u2019s past and could dazzle a crowd but would also work efficiently and comfortably for day-to-day life,\u201d explains Corrigan.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Commune-Design-Berkeley-Craftsman-Deck-704x950.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-408431\" width=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Commune-Design-Berkeley-Craftsman-Deck-704x950.jpg 704w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Commune-Design-Berkeley-Craftsman-Deck-259x350.jpg 259w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Commune-Design-Berkeley-Craftsman-Deck-89x120.jpg 89w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Commune-Design-Berkeley-Craftsman-Deck-691x933.jpg 691w, https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/blogs\/the-study\/wp-content\/uploads\/Commune-Design-Berkeley-Craftsman-Deck.jpg 741w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Photo by Trevor Tondro<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>The team at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/design-firms\/commune-design\/\">Commune Design<\/a> extended the character of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.1stdibs.com\/project\/berkeley-craftsman\/106663\/\">Craftsman house<\/a> they designed for a family in Berkeley, California, beyond its walls, collaborating with Los Angeles\u2013based Elysian Landscapes to outfit the deck and carry the home\u2019s warm and intricate color palette through to the upholstery and pillows. 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