Get inspired by these design tips, regardless of your budget.
Make your favorite warm-weather spot more inviting and comfortable with one or more of our design tips.
Here, rustic metal steps connect each level to give the naturally elegant space an industrial touch.
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Put Up a Pergola
Define outdoor living spaces with a pergola.
Adddecorative plantersfilled with flowering plants for pops of bright summer colors.
Add a Stylish Privacy Wall
One key to any successful outdoor space is privacy.
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Here, a wooden wall serves double dutyoffering seclusion and acting as an attractive backsplash for the outdoor kitchen.
Lush plantings, likefast-growing trees, pick up the privacy where the wall leaves off.
Rather than running all the beams in one direction, arranging them in a crisscross pattern adds interest overhead.
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Darkwicker furniturewith colorful fabrics provides plenty of contrast.
Include a Spot to Swing
Outdoor living spaces benefit from lots of cozy seating.
Add cozy outdoor throw pillows in various coordinating designs to create the ultimate warm-weather reading nook.
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It’s amazing what a can of spray paint will do for old, rusty furniture.
Thecheery orangeused on this outdoor furniture is also found inside, helping connect indoor and outdoor spaces.
Enhance a Rustic Retreat
Install aflagstone patio or walkfor an outdoor space with rustic, natural beauty.
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Abundant plants dotted with bright, colorful flowers line both sides of the patio.
Install a Fountain
A successful outdoor space takes into consideration all the senses, including sound.
And no sound is more relaxing than moving water.
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Hang a Hammock
There’s nothing quite like taking a Sunday afternoon nap in your backyard hammock.
Don’t worry if you don’t have two perfectly spaced trees to hang one from.
A hammock stand is another option.
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Soft furniture and colorful throw pillows make it an even cozier relaxing spot.
A few steps away, full-length glass doors and windows connect indoor and outdoor spaces.
These homeowners opted for a shorter, curved-top gate to create separation without blocking views.
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A mix ofbright whitesand cool grays gives the space an elegant and sophisticated look.
It allows the homeowners to have comfy fabric-covered sofas outside.
Stylish and practicalindoor-outdoor rugsmade of fade- and mildew-resistant materials are high impact with low maintenance.
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Addlighting to your backyardto take advantage of warm evenings.
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