Step into a beautiful outdoor space whether you have a small balcony or an expansive backyard.
It doesn’t matter if you have asmall balconyor a large backyard with grass and a patio.
We have suggestions for everyone’s tastes and needs, from practical to playful.
That’s why adding a fireplace is a terrificoutdoor room idea: A source of fire draws people.
Don’t include so many that traffic patterns become cluttered.
That same principleapplies to outdoor room ideas.
Boost Visual Appeal
Small accents like sculptures orwater featuresare outdoor room ideas that feel dynamic and interesting.
Scour flea markets or architectural salvage shops for castoffs that lend visual appeal without being too expensive.
Consider a tabletop version instead of abuilt-in fountain; use a tall column as a plant stand, too.
Here, thisbrick-lined versionleads to a secluded sitting spot.
Go forlightweight versions, or put yours on movable bases to make shifting them around easier.
Benches may have storage space underneath; tables may also be containers.
Strategically Shield the View
You may want part of your outdoor space to bemore privatethan another area.
Give a pergola or covered patio a sense of seclusion with outdoor fabric draperies.
Try Affordable Updates
Orange may be your favorite shade one year and stripes the next.
But what about when a new color scheme strikes your interestor when pillows or umbrellas wear out?
Fortunately, swapping out outdoor living accents is easy and relatively inexpensive.
Go for new accent pillows,refreshed slipcovers, or complementaryumbrella shadesfor a new outdoor living space.
Select outdoor fabrics that withstand the sun’s rays and dry quickly for exposed spaces.
Add Accents to Walls
Walls can quickly get boring when used as borders for outdoor living spaces.
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