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Combining Home And Garden Décor
Apr 15th
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A house does not become a home until you make it your own. If you want your house to truly feel like your home then you should fill it with little touches that make it personal to you. When you combine home and garden décor you can truly make your home feel like it belongs to you. Extend the ideas that you love inside your home to your garden. While some home and garden décor ideas may seem very trendy they may not fit you or the vision you have for your home. So pick only the ones that make you feel comfortable.
Central Focus
You can create a central focus in any part of a room or even your garden. You may have heard of creating a central point of focus indoors but not how you can do this outdoors. This is one way to combine home and garden décor ideas. While indoors you might choose to make a painting, sculpture or a particular piece of furniture the focus; you can do this as well outside.
One way to use this home and garden décor idea is with a trellis or garden bench. A trellis is a great way to make use of space in a small garden. You can grow a variety of flowers or plants on your trellis that you might not otherwise have space for. A garden bench placed in the right area can also be a great way to draw attention.
Don’t be afraid to use unusual lawn and garden décor. An old church pew can be dressed up to be a comfortable garden seat. Choose cute prints that you might think are too kitschy for the inside and go wild outside. A deck is a great idea and if you just add simple touches like a canvas awning it can be dressed up immediately.
Create an outdoor dining area on your deck with a full dining set. It can be a formal one but it’s more fun to have mismatched chairs and an old worn table. Look for solid pieces in garage sales, thrift stores, and other places you might find old furniture.
Wood is great anywhere you can work it into your home and garden décor. It feels natural to use wood in your garden décor. Think of using wooden lanterns, planters, or steps in place of stone. You would be surprised how simply changing building materials can transform your home and garden décor.
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Intimate Outdoor Décor Ideas
Apr 14th
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Creating outdoor spaces that are comfortable and inviting can be more difficult than some people imagine. It takes more than a few chairs and a table to create outdoor décor that makes you want to spend time in your garden. Make your outdoor space as inviting as your living room so that you always want to spend time in your garden. Think about what you want to do in your outdoor space and when it will be used and you will get an idea of what needs to be done for your outdoor décor.
Creating Walls
You might think that having an outdoor space is all about openness. While you certainly don’t want to fence yourself off from the garden a little structure is needed. It doesn’t have to be anything concrete. Think of fabric panels, trellises, and flowers to create ‘walls’. Fabric is a very versatile outdoor décor component as it can be changed whenever you feel like it and it can be taken down anytime you would like.
Reworking The Old
Using old lawn furniture is a great way to save when coming up with ideas for outdoor décor. Old lawn furniture can be dressed up with paint, fabric, and cushions. You could even repurpose old lawn furniture for outdoor wedding décor. All you need is a little extra effort and you could save at least a $100. If you have no old lawn furniture to use look for old kitchen sets that you might be able to use at yard sal.
Lighting
Lighting is really important in outdoor décor; this is because outdoor spaces are used a lot at night. You won’t be able to enjoy the company of others as you lounge outside if you can’t see anyone. Citronella candles are inexpensive and serve the dual purpose of getting rid of bugs as well as keeping everything lit with a warm glow. Candles are usually the best way to light up an outdoor space.
Inexpensive lighting solutions include old oil lanterns, Christmas lights arranged creatively, or even solar panels if this particular area of your garden receives a lot of sunlight. Stencils are a great way to create interesting patterns. Stencil patterns onto the floor in place of buying expensive tiles to create a pattern. This is a fun touch to your outdoor décor and it hardly costs anything. Remember to keep your outdoor decor touches personal, you want it to reflect you and your tastes.
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How To Approach Outdoor Patio Décor
Apr 14th
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Decorating your patio is sometimes the last thing on your list of priorities. There are so many other things that need decorating that you have no energy or budget left for the patio. However outdoor patio décor is very simple and you don’t need to do much to make it look special. Think of your outdoor patio décor project as just another living room you are going to decorate. Think of how you would decorate your living room only you have to keep it simpler.
Privacy
Sometimes your patio is more exposed than you would like. There are few ways that you can combine a need for privacy and your outdoor patio décor. Find some long benches, you should be able to find these at garden centers, and place them anywhere you would like to have screened off. Now put some potted plants on the benches and voila you have an instant screen. Use palms and orchids if you would like a tropical outdoor décor feel to the whole thing.
Division
If you are going to do a lot of entertaining on your patio then your outdoor patio décor needs to take into account the activities you will be carrying out. If you envision yourself barbequing on the weekends then you will need to arrange your outdoor patio décor scheme so that it is conducive to weekend cookouts and parties.
Your grill needs to be off to a side so that the smoke and fumes don’t hang over everything. Sitting areas can be further off in the middle or on the opposite side. Separate the two areas with a rug if you don’t want a physical divider such as an island or bar stools and counter.
Easy Maintenance
Your outdoor furniture is going to be exposed to the elements quite a bit. For this reason you need to take into consideration ease of maintenance when choosing your outdoor patio décor. Choose machine washable covers and look for weather proof pillows. This way you don’t have to clean often and when you do it’s very easy.
The furniture you choose should also be able to withstand time outdoors. Choose woods that are treated and hardy. Remember to make space for your leisure time activities. Whether that’s music, reading, or just enjoying a glass of wine. The right tables are a must for a CD player, a stash of books and magazines, or a small wine rack to rest some bottles.
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