Yet, the desire for comfortable outdoor living rooms is greater than ever.
Having a small space doesn’t rule out the possibility of a lovely, usable outdoor room.
Hang Outdoor Curtains
Draw the eye upand distract from a small footprintby hanging drapes made with weather-resistant outdoor fabric.
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Using a fabric like Sunbrella will protect the drapes from the elements and prevent fading from UV rays.
Outdoor curtains create privacy from a too-close neighbor as well as reducing the direct sunlight while you’re outside.
Bonus: Curtains instantly decorate a small patio like an indoor room.
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To mount this outdoor accent, follow ourinstructions for hanging a heavy mirror.
This nifty DIY mirror is made with wood shims from the home store and a crafts store mirror.
Using vertical decorating space above the potting bench increases your patio design style!
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Pick Small-Scale Furniture
Using bulky outdoor furniture can make a small sliver of yard feel even more cramped.
Instead, opt forsmall-scale seatingwith clean, narrow lines.
A bistro set for two provides space for conversation and dining, while still allowing for traffic flow.
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Here, a chaise-style bench doubles as a sofa for stretching out with a book and seating for two.
It’s an idealfurniture solution for a tiny patio.
Hang String Lights or Lanterns
Illuminate outdoor gatherings andbrighten up dark corners with string lights.
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If you want to add low lights, theseDIY garden lightsstun when set in low pots.
Layer your table with a cloth to introduce a pattern.
It’s the fastest way to introduce softness and pattern.
Small space decorating ideas make outdoor living even better!
