10 Tips for Decorating Your Outdoor Space



Are you looking for some interesting ideas to create a more enjoyable and functional outdoor living area?  Well, here are some simple recommendations that once implemented can make quite a difference in the look and feel of your space.

1.  Create cozy seating areas with comfy deep cushion furniture that look like an extension of your home.  Make sure the fabric is soil and fade-resistant as well as water and stain-repellent.

award winning deck

Photo: Elegant Interior Designs award-winning deck

2.  An outdoor fireplace or firepit adds ambiance and warmth on a cool evening.

3.  Add a water feature to your backyard. Consider a fountain or create a rock-lined stream with multiple waterfalls in your landscaping.

garden pond

Photo from bestgardendesign.net

4.  Outdoor rugs are very trendy and help to define and anchor seating areas.

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Increase Square Footage, No Construction



It’s possible!

Finally, it’s time to increase the square footage of your home with Outdoor Living.  This time of year is my all-time favorite. As an award-winning outdoor designer, I look for a challenge.

As busy professionals with families and multiple schedules, it can be difficult to make ‘family’ time or ‘entertaining’ time. Imagine if you had a comfortable outdoor space that did not require cleaning your home. That’s right – Outdoor Living. It’s the quick fix to getting together with family and friends for a casual outdoor BBQ or roast marshmallows by the fire.

Let’s talk about how I can help you transform your backyard into an award-winning space!  The trick is getting it all to work together down to the last detail.

Want to get started now? Send us an inquiry via email (photos welcome) or call us directly for a consultation.

  • Tell us about your outdoor dilemma
  • Describe the space: Patio, Deck, Cement Slab, etc.
  • Approximate Square Footage
  • Approximate Budget

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