As Memorial Day nears, you may be looking forward to making memories with family and friends outdoors or just enjoying some quiet time surrounded by nature on your deck. From al fresco dining to a refreshing space to hang out with friends, a patio can act as a second dining and living room area if designed properly. Your outdoor living space, whether on your front porch or back patio, is a reflection of you and of the inside of your home. Continue the “quiet luxury” vibe of your home’s interior to your outdoor spaces.
Here are some best practices for building your picture-perfect outdoor oasis:
1) Coordinate dining and seating that flows from the interior of your home to the exterior spaces
This porch was designed to enable the homeowners to dine and relax while enjoying the gorgeous view. Black wrought iron furniture with teal striped cushions coordinates with the style and color scheme of this ocean side home.
2) Unify space with a classic color scheme
The classic black and white palette is carried out from the cozy loveseat to outdoor area rug of this refreshing balcony.
3) Add an outdoor kitchen
This is the ultimate feature to extend the use of living area. Woven wood shades were added to diffuse the light on sunny days and insulate the space in early spring and fall.
3) Gather around a fire pit
An attractive fire pit takes center stage of this stylish seating area!
4) Add a sense of luxury with accessories
Outdoor spaces should be kept fairly simple to not distract from the beauty of the world around you.
Simple hand hammered wall decor, contrasting pillows and a potted plant elevate the aesthetic of this sunny spot.
5) Enclose a sunroom for year ’round enjoyment
Since this morning room is safe from the elements, we could dare to add elegant touches such as the swivel chairs with gold bases, cafe leather and lacquer framed barstools and a luxurious area rug.
Airy embroidered drapery soften the angles and diffuses the light when needed.
What a perfect example of a “quiet luxury” style decor!
Call a designer to get started
Spring has sprung and you should spend as much time outside as possible. If you’re ready to wile away the days in your backyard for the foreseeable future but you want to make sure it’s styled in a way that looks great and exudes the ultimate comfort, contact Deborah at Decorating Den Interiors
Then, I will take your patio design ideas and financial considerations and create a beautiful mood board and design layout. This will help you visualize the types of colors, materials and functionality your new patio will offer you. If you love what you see, we have the green light to get started, doing all the hard work of organizing, ordering and putting the space together so you can sit back and relax.
Ready to have your pinch-me moment with your backyard? Let’s connect!
