Finally, with the ever-challenging 2020 in the rearview mirror, it’s time to say hello to 2021. As you know, a new year comes with a clean slate and fresh goals. Purchasing a beach house, joining a country club, or sailing on your boat more might be at the top of your 2021 goals. But what about improving your current home, particularly your outdoor space? If … Continue reading Signs Your Outdoor Space Needs Renovation
Putting time and resources into building a luxurious outdoor space has several benefits. Of course, it increases your property’s value and makes neighbors pine over your sprawling estate, but it also goes beyond that. Surprisingly, a high-quality outdoor area can boost your overall quality of life by improving your health and creating new memories you’ll cherish for many years to come. Below we take a … Continue reading Improving Quality of Life by Improving Your Outdoor Space
The secret to success with a triangular yard is to embrace the shape and accentuate the sharp angles to create a singular and even dramatic look. Triangle outdoor spaces are uncommon, meaning this is an extra special experience that few homeowners get to enjoy. We can help you seize this opportunity. Browse our style guide to learn how to maximize your triangular yard or space’s … Continue reading Maximize Your Triangular Yard
After years of saving for a down payment, learning about mortgage rates, and dreaming of homeownership, you’ve officially closed on your first house. Congratulations! If your previous residence was a small apartment, you may only have a few furnishings to your name. And we bet the majority are for indoor use. This presents an exciting opportunity: decorating your new backyard from scratch. With more than … Continue reading Outdoor Design Tips for Furnishing Your First Home
Suppose you have a round patio, porch, or deck. In that case, you have an opportunity to try designs and decor that don’t always work in conventional square and rectangle spaces. Since curvy outdoor settings aren’t that common, finding information on how to design and decorate them can take a little more time—but that’s where we come in. We rounded up all the information you … Continue reading Curve Appeal: 20 Circular Patio Ideas & Design Tips
When you move into a home with a small backyard or patio the limited space demands creativity and clarity. When you must stick to one use for a space, the task of designing your outdoor area is straightforward.But if you’ve relocated to a home with a sprawling back deck or a sizeable outdoor room the freedom to choose more than one furniture set can be … Continue reading Creating a Multi-Use Outdoor Room
Homes come in all shapes and sizes. If you have any type of outdoor space you’ll want to transform it into a relaxing haven or a hotspot for revelry depending on your taste. Apartment dwellers in cities and homeowners with small yards may only have a bit of Earth to work with, but with vision and planning, you won’t be limited in the design of … Continue reading Designing Your Small Backyard or Outdoor Space
Any bit of earth can be transformed into an elegant outdoor retreat, no matter the size of your potential garden. You may assume that turning a sprawling backyard into a respectable garden is difficult, but wrapping your head around the possibilities of a tiny space and maximizing utility can prove even more challenging. Below are our favorite ideas for choosing outdoor living furniture and creating … Continue reading Garden Ideas for 3 Sizes of Outdoor Spaces
You’ve cleared out the creaky plastic furniture, planted fresh new landscaping, and transformed your patio into a breathtaking beauty of stone and granite. It’s time for a full-on backyard remodeling project, but a blank slate can prove one of the most intimidating challenges in home design. Once you map out your outdoor space you may find several zones where you can choose to put outdoor … Continue reading Potential Uses for Your Outdoor Space
Are you ready to upgrade your lone charcoal grill into a full outdoor kitchen? It’s an excellent idea, and we completely support your alfresco culinary pursuits. As you may already know, planning an outdoor kitchen takes more time and effort than most backyard builds. There are many things to consider, from running utility lines to choosing the best weatherproof furniture and appliances. But don’t lose … Continue reading How to Plan an Outdoor Kitchen
So you’ve ventured into the heart of a sprawling metropolis to chase your dreams and expand your horizons. The rent is higher, the traffic is louder, and the lawn is smaller. A lot smaller. Many city apartments have no yard space whatsoever, but if you’re lucky you can sign a lease that includes a modest outdoor balcony to decorate and furnish to your liking. Many … Continue reading 5 Ideas for Planning a Small Balcony
Homeowners with spacious backyards, decks, and patios are counting down the days until the entire family can pack their schedule full of frolicking fun in the sun. Getting the most out of your backyard isn’t rocket science. Still, by planning ahead and with a little inspiration, you can furnish your space with durable outdoor furniture for any occasion. 6 Fun Things to Do in Your … Continue reading Fun Things to Do Outside in Your Backyard
Outdoor patios can take on any shape imaginable — there’s the standard square shape, circular, elongated, and the trickier to work with asymmetrical patios. Whether your home was already outfitted with an irregularly shaped patio or you plan on building one yourself the layout will require some planning and creativity. Before you become overwhelmed remind yourself that round or unique patio designs still function the … Continue reading Patio Designs for Irregular Spaces
If you’ve been circling the idea of a backyard update, there’s no better time than now to get started. Before delving into design decisions and furniture purchases, we highly recommend measuring your outdoor space to ensure a smooth and stress-free process. Accounting for space is a crucial step in streamlining your exterior design strategy. It helps you find the ideal balance between utility and comfort, … Continue reading Streamline Your Design: How to Measure a Backyard
Spring Cleaning Series: Part 1 of 3 Winter has many of us cozily cocooned inside our homes, but the urge to transform into social butterflies takes hold when springtime rolls around. Before firing up the grill and planning get-togethers, it’s a good idea to clean your outdoor furniture and accessories to ensure your guests have the best seats in (and out of) the house. Even … Continue reading Outdoor Spring Cleaning Checklist: Getting Your Patio Furniture and Accessories Ready for Spring
