So many of the best memories of our homes come from the outdoor spaces. We’re simply meant to spend time outside, and people are catching on! In fact, Americans are spending more than ever on their outdoor decorations, so you better keep up!
When it comes to decorating an outdoor space, there’s a lot to keep in mind. Let’s talk about some of the biggest improvements you can make, regardless of your budget or scale!
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Improving Your Outdoor Space #1. Lighting
No matter what type of outdoor space you have, even if it’s just a balcony, it needs the right type of lighting. There are a lot of different ways to go about this and it depends on what you want out of the space.
If it’s a backyard patio where you want to have bonfires and hang out, then having dimmable, soft lighting will create the right atmosphere. String lighting or rope lighting will work best for this. If you’re looking for pool lighting, maybe use some brighter LED lighting for safety reasons. You’ll also save on electricity costs with LED bulbs! Want security? Add bright spotlights around your property!
You definitely want to have the nicer features of your outdoor space showcased. Your garden, your artwork, the bushes that go along your house, or anything else that looks nice. You should also try to add light posts to your walkways and driveway for security and charm!
Just figure out what kind of vibe you want to create and transform your space with the right lighting solutions!
Garden
Adding a garden brings so much charm to any outdoor space, and the scale is entirely up to you and the space you have available. Lawns are a dime a dozen. If you have a smaller yard, why not turn the whole thing into a garden with walking platforms going around and a patio for social gatherings? That would be an excellent way to turn a small space into something magical.
Even if you’re just trying to improve a balcony or a patio, hanging up plants, putting out a trough planter, or any garden decor will dramatically improve your space and even give you some delicious snacks later on!
Get The Right Furniture
Obviously, the best memories made in your yard come from spending time with people. How can you enjoy that without the comfort of good patio furniture?
Don’t focus solely on comfort though. Get the right patio furniture and make sure that it goes with the aesthetic of your home’s exterior. That includes the deck, garden, and patio.
If it’s a natural wood color, go with natural wood furniture! If you have a lot of metal for your pool gates, garden entrances, and fences, then try to match it! Try your best to make everything flow.
Embrace The Wildlife
If you love watching the wildlife pass through your yard, make sure they keep coming! Put out bird feeders and enjoy that side of nature for the rest of your life! Find the right birdfeeder for you at: https://nature-niche.com/blogs/news/bird-feeding-stations-how-to-design-the-perfect-backyard-habitat
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Add Some Art
No, don’t leave your old paintings outside (unless it’s a covered balcony). If you have a wall or a wooden fence, why not add some art? You can do this with an outdoor paint or even graffiti style, depending on your preferences.
If you have a garden or plants around this area you plan to paint, try to incorporate that aesthetic into your artwork by painting a garden decor or floral scenery! You’re in luck if you have a terrace, patio or porch. This is an equally important part of the house and try to surprise your guests with incredibly stylish wall art. If you have no idea how to choose the right paintings, we recommend this article created by experienced designers from ElephantStock.
Lay Down Walkways
If you have a big garden, a nice lawn, or a pool, add some walkways around the property for better viewing, charm, and ease of access. Again, try to match this to your overall aesthetic.
A cement walkway is fine for a modern, suburban home, but it might look out of place for a naturalist home in the middle of the woods. If you have a lot of nature around you, you might even be able to lay rocks that you find for free to build your walkways! It could be a fun weekend project, depending on the scale! Wooden or brick walkways would look excellent going through a garden!
Water
There’s a reason waterfront properties are so expensive. We’re naturally drawn to them. Well, you can always add a water fixture to your property if you don’t have one. Everybody wants a below-ground pool, but if you don’t have the budget or space for it, you don’t need it.
Grabbing a shovel and a liner is all it takes to add a pond to your yard. A good liner for a 70-foot pond will only cost you $100, and for a small garden pond, maybe $30. Once you’ve installed your pond, the possibilities are endless. You can add a fountain to it, add koi fish, get some ducks. Whatever floats your miniature boat!
If you don’t want a pond, there are plenty of other options for adding water to your property. Birdbaths or small fountains are both easy to install and maintain, and they will add a lot of charm to your garden area.
Get To Work!
When decorating an outdoor space, the possibilities really are endless. It all depends on your space, your budget, and your imagination. Go with what works for you, get to work on it, and transform your space into a dream world! Be sure to keep up to date with our latest home improvement news, and have fun with your new projects!