In the first installment of this new column, we visit the Sunset Desert Oasis Idea House to share high-impact design solutions that transform the pool area into a multi-function al fresco retreat.

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One key strategy: Investing in matching outdoor furniture and placing it in four distinct seating zones expands your living space and creates an aesthetic through line. 

This Came from the 2021 Waters of the West Issue—Read It Here!

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