You're just a few steps away from creating the comfy outdoor space of your dreams—and the best part is that you don't have to spend a dime to bring it to life.
With summer quickly approaching, take some time to implement the following six designer-approved tips, all of which are completely free and will help make your yard somewhere that you will truly want to be during the warm months ahead. We're all for fun, simple hacks like these.
You can make your backyard feel more inviting by taking a few cues from your indoor space, Rosanna Bassford, the founder of Memmo Interiors, says.
Bassford recommends creating a cozy conversation area by moving around your patio furniture, adding some greenery and flowers from your own garden, or bringing in some pillows and throw blankets to your seating areas.
You can also bring throw pillows from your indoor spaces outside while hosting, Jennifer McKissick, the founder of Jennifer McKissick Interiors, adds.
«Some of the pillows and blankets on this porch were repurposed from other parts of the house,» McKissick says.
It's a great and budget-friendly option since they're used indoors during the colder seasons and then brought outside during the prime porch season to be enjoyed, McKissick says.
Design by Jennifer McKissick Interiors / Photo by Katie Charlotte
Laura Williams, the founder of ATX Interior Design, agrees that designing various gathering nooks is the way to go in the backyard.
«Arrange the furnishings into smaller groupings to create smaller intimate moments,» Williams says.
Design by Memmo Interiors / Photo by Helynn Ospina
Candles can work wonders in making an outdoor space feel much comfier, Nicole Alexander, the founder of Siren Betty Design, says. Alexander
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Once the temperature rises, and that unwavering urge to spend even more time outside kicks in, the great outdoors becomes the best room of the house. (For a few glorious months, Mother Nature replaces our living room… dining room… and, yes, even our kitchen!) However, just like in your home’s interiors, an outdoor space hinges on selecting the right furniture.
Oliver Furth, a fourth-generation Los Angeles native, A-List interior designer, and AD100 winner, is best known for his irreverent ability to blend different styles and eras seamlessly. He is a firm believer that making a home for oneself is in itself an act of optimism and the most important ingredient when designing any space is joy.
Oliver Furth, A-List interior designer, AD100 winner, and author of Op! Optimistic Interiors, is no stranger to bold shapes and bright colors. Having designed countless homes with the main objective of stimulating the senses and bringing joy, he has a unique styling eye for combining objects with playful design. From handmade ombre rugs that feel like pillows for your feet, to playful planters that will make your favorite centerpiece plants pop, and even candy-colored dining chairs and mod outdoor lighting options that will be a conversation starter on their own. Read on for Oliver and our garden editor’s fabulous favorites, each sure to inspire a pop of personality when styling your outdoor oasis for summer entertaining.
Ceiling fans can make a stuffy room feel pleasantly cool, but unlike air conditioners, they don’t actually lower the temperature of a room. Instead, fans generate a breeze, creating a wind-chill-like effect as the moving air helps you eliminate body heat. But if your ceiling fan only pushes around hot air, this phenomenon won’t be nearly as effective. To keep your home cool (and comfortably warm in the winter), learn how to change your ceiling fan direction for summer and winter.
Perfecting your garden is a process of trial and error. And sometimes, when you’re in the thick of it, it’s nice to call in an expert for some sage advice or words of encouragement.
There’s a new product that seemingly everyone has been turning to lately: microcement. In the season of the home remodel, it’s no surprise that homeowners are looking for new ways to upgrade their style this summer. It’s the perfect time for outdoor or indoor projects, and microcement can cover both.
Dearest gentle readers, are you dreaming of a day frolicking through pastel flower beds, idling away in romantic gardens? Well, if you’ve caught the latest season of «Bridgerton», that wouldn’t be surprising.
We love helping you prioritize your outdoor spaces when the weather finally gets warm. If your space only boasts an outdoor dining set and a large umbrella, why not try transitioning your indoors out and making the most of these warm weather days?
Purchasing a bed, dresser, and some nightstands will definitely get the ball rolling when it comes to designing a sleep space, but you're not fully done with this room until you incorporate some accent pieces, too.
The garden shed is a part of a home garden that can have multiple purposes. Besides storing gardening tools, it can also be used as a place to relax and enjoy the garden. In case you also want to utilize your garden shed as a place to relax, it’s a good idea to enhance it with some additions, such as adding some garden furniture and installing wood wall panels. The following are 3 tips on how to enhance your garden shed that you can follow to make it better.