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"   To call what Jame Durie, host of The Outdoor Room on HGTV, does gardening, simply doesn&amp;#039;t do his designs justice. He literally creates unique spaces that look like rooms inside, except he takes it outdoors. While what he is capable of may seem daunting, fear not mere gardening mortals, he breaks it down for us in his new book The Outdoor Room (Harper Design, $25.99). Jamie goes global and can help transform and transport your very own backyard into an exotic oasis. Here are some of his tips on how to get international inspiration: Balinese basics: To stay zen, get inspired by the garden courtyards of Bali and make sure to include a water feature. The sound of trickling water will keep you calm and help cool the air in hotter climates. French finds: Steal some Parisian style by adding an arbor. Not only does it provide a shady place to sit (perfect if you have a tree-less backyard) but the climbing vines are gorgeous.For added touch of elegance, bring the indoors out by adding a chandelier to a covered space and channel the baroque gardens of high-society France. City living: New York may be known as the concrete jungle, but Jamie&amp;#039;s tips include turning the unexpected into garden space. Rooftops and balconies are fair game for creating an urban backyard. If your feeling the space crunch, install multi-use seating, perfect for storage! English escape: The key to bringing British charm can be as easy as a coat of whitewash. Adding it to walls generates drama when climbing roses are planted. It also helps reflect light into the darker areas. Also, add some wrought iron\u2014whether it&amp;#039;s furniture or a fence, it makes even a cottage garden feel fancy. For more fun tips pick up Jamie&amp;#039;s book!  "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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