Wednesday 28 May 2014

Move the Party Outside...






The above outdoor space
 is one of our
 favorites!


Love the string of lights
 through the trees, 
the over sized patio cushions
 & 
pillows on the ground
 and the 
rustic lighting.


Here a few quick questions 
to ask yourself
 when designing your own 
outdoor space:


1. Will my space be used for entertaining, relaxing or dining?

2. Keep in mind the weather in your area & if your space is normally sunny, shady or windy?

3. Will you need an umbrella or larger forms of shelter?





Once you've answered 
the basic questions
 you have a good starting point.

 Now you can concentrate on making the area private.
 You can easily create a structure by adding walls. Anchoring a trellis in a large planter & hanging pots throughout with colorful flowers can give you a nice privacy wall. Attaching sheer fabric to porch overhangs is another great way to create privacy. Using reclaimed doors & windows propped up behind benches or against railings and fences is also a great cost effective way to make a space private.


Adding patio furniture is the next step. Purchasing new furniture can be expensive & if it's not in the budget you can get creative and shop flea markets and local garage sales. Re-purposing older furniture using a trendy paint color is a great way to add your own personal touches to the space. Slip covers for older pieces also gives them a fresh new look.






Adding lighting can be as easy as re-using your Christmas lights. String them through trellis's & trees. Add solar lights and candles. We offer a great outdoor candle here in the store, Rainlite. They are battery operated & can be set with a timer and turned on with a remote.





It's time to accessorize! 
Add pillows, rugs 
colorful accessories 
to make the space your own.









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