Name: Rachel A.
Location: Boston, Massachusetts
Size: 156 square feet
Your Favorite Thing About Your Outdoor Space: The orange tree that we grew from the seed of an orange we ate the day we closed on our place...and the view, of course!
Biggest Design Challenge With This Space: The biggest challenge is providing enough shade from the sun. We have a toddler and needed to keep him cool and shaded, so we found a sandbox with a canopy. We also have a large umbrella that shades the entire deck when open.
Tips for Creating a Great Small Outdoor Space: Freshen your outdoor furniture with your favorite fabrics. I didn't like any of the ready made outdoor pillows I had seen, so I purchased my own outdoor fabric and made pillows and covers. I also repurposed a coffee bean bag as a cover for a basic planter.
Thanks, Rachel, and good luck!
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Great Job Rachel!
This roof deck is amazing!!!
Rachel...what a great little addition of a sand box for little ones! You can design a cozy deck for me anytime. LOVE IT!
Hey Rachel,
Awesome pic and we enjoyed seeing your deck in person!! Love it :)
Amazing!! Great job Rachel =)
Wonderful! I wish my roof was flat!
Good Luck Rachel!Your rooftop is amazing :)
As a frequenter of this deck....I love it! I hope you win the bicyle! :)
Looks great, Good Luck!
Very lovely. Nicely done!
Rachel- Your unique style and creativity really shines here, love the eclectic fabric and patterns!! Best of luck!!
This is a fantastic space--beautiful, comfortable, fun, functional and inviting. Wow!
Wow, this is exactly how I want my rooftop to look like. Love the sand box.
You're so creative sis! Love what you did to the deck! Can't wait to come visit and hangout up there! :)
Wow! This is amazing! You are very talented Rachel!
Love it, Rachel!!!
I love the look Rachel! Nice homey and comfortable. I would read outside on the deck. Tranquil. Good job! :)
So inviting... Good luck!!!
Thanks everyone for voting! It's hard to see in the photos, but we grow veggies (3 kinds of organic tomatoes, alpine strawberries, cucumbers and peppers) and herbs up there too.
Good Luck!! :)
great space!