guest post { On the Beach: Outdoor Spaces }

Today I return from a vacation at the PURE "Sol" Beach House - I miss the beach already! Here is the perfect start to your Monday, a guest post from Mari, a writer for Arcadian Home. Enjoy!!

Hello, all! I'm Mari from Arcadian Home blog, a fantastic place to find lots of interior design inspiration and decorating ideas including fabulous lighting fixtures from contemporary floor lamps to outdoor hanging lanterns. I'm so happy to be visiting with you here at PURE Inspired Design with a guest post about outdoor spaces on the beach. Reading about Samantha's beautiful new beach house evoked visions of lovely porches and decks open to the salty air. Thus, this little visual tour that we're calling "On the Beach: Outdoor Spaces" was born. Today, I've brought along eight images of outdoor spaces with breathtaking ocean views to share with you and inspire your beach house dreams. I hope you enjoy exploring them!

The soaring living space in this ocean-side home opens up directly onto a beautiful deck right on the water. The neutral palette and sleek style of furnishings means that the spaces flow seamlessly from indoors to out.

 

From the wide open space above, we turn to a small outdoor space enclosed on three sides by pristine white seating. It's the perfect spot for relaxing or entertaining on an intimate scale.

 

This contemporary blue and white covered deck gives new meaning to the phrase "sea view." The glass pendant light is surrounded by a circular metal cage—the only black object visible in the space.

 

Samantha says she's seeing a lot of sustainable teak outdoor furniture lately. This wood that ages beautifully is a great earth-friendly option for furnishing beach house outdoor spaces. The dining set above is made by Gloster. The company says the teak it uses is sourced from sustainable plantations.

Samantha also says FSC-certified eucalyptus is another one of the eco-friendly woods for beach home outdoor furniture. The Pottery Barn website writes of this Faraday dining table and chairs, "We’ve updated the design for the rigors of the outdoors with sustainably harvested, naturally durable eucalyptus."

This seating collection called the Melbourne is also made of teak that left untreated will over time take on a silvery aged look. These three furniture sets illustrate a few of the myriad of possibilities for furnishing seaside outdoor rooms with environmentally sound and beautiful furniture.

Yes, I know this isn't technically an outdoor space, but it's certainly up close and personal with the ocean. The minimalist furnishings, contemporary lamps and most of all the view are stunning.

Iconic Panton chairs look lovely in any room and now we know what a great design choice they are to add a Mid-Century style to a dining space fitted perfectly between swimming pool and sea.

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What do you think of these outdoor spaces? Leave us your thoughts below and be sure to come by for more home decor, lighting and interior inspirations!

guest post { A Bit Of Bamboo }

Today’s guest post is from Jessica, a writer for Arcadian Lighting blog.  It is all about bamboo furniture - I really LOVE the lime green bamboo Chippendale chairs!

Hello everyone! I'm Jessica, a writer from Arcadian Lighting, which is a wonderful online source for lighting fixtures and interior design inspiration. I'm delighted to be guest posting on PURE Inspired Design today because I'm going to be sharing some very lovely interiors that feature bamboo. Aside from the fact that bamboo is aesthetically pleasing, it is also Eco-friendly. Bamboo grows quickly without the need for pesticides, fertilizers and or even much water. I hope you enjoy!

A single white Chinese Chippendale chare looks perfect against the ornate, vibrante curtains in this vignette. I love the subtle bit of blue piping on the curtains as well.

This delightful patio has a wonderfully exotic air with white bamboo railings and chairs. The pale pink has just a slight tropical flair that is very relaxing.

A bright key lime green helps these bamboo Chippendale chairs really pop against the dark brown shelves. Even the sparkling pendant light above have a slight green tint.

This charming living room features a fun assortment of patterns. From the zigzag pattern on the floor to the floral pillows, the room is fresh and lively. Bamboo chairs and sofas join an eclectic mix of furnishings.

The pink and green color of this girl's bedroom is so fresh and unexpected. The bamboo cupboard with pagoda details on top is especially whimsical and sweet.

A lovely combination of Asian style and Hollywood Regency results in a very chic, glamorous room. The golden bamboo table picks up on the brilliant sunburst mirror. Even the wallpaper has a bamboo pattern.

This casual living room has a decidedly colonial feel with it's mix of traditional furnishings and Asian accent pieces. Petite wall lamps bring attention to the collection of books in the built-in shelves.

This dining room is full of elegance and chic details. The bamboo chairs offer an unexpected, intricate accent to the room.

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Have you incorporated any bamboo into your home décor? For more eco-friendly design ideas and lamps to light your home, stop by Arcadian Lighting!