As the weather gradually warms and our attention turns to the outdoors, it seems a good time to share some tips and inspiration about creating an inviting, creative, relaxing outdoor space. We've written articles about outdoor rooms - how to create that interior feeling in an outdoor space. A much less elaborate outdoor effort can yield charming and appealing results.
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If you regularly read Your Decorating Hotline, you know I enjoy DIY decorating projects (when I have time!). In previous posts I've updated an etagere, customized a flower pot, created a no-sew upholstered bench seat, made a window topper out of picture frames and repurposed items to create an outdoor coffee table, among other projects. Today I'm turning my DIY attention to furniture road ...more»
I love living outdoors in the summer. Things I normally do inside my home move to outdoor spaces when the weather is nice. Eating entertaining, reading, cooking, playing- they all happen in my outdoor “rooms.”
Make yourself at home outdoors this summer using the following 6 steps to create an outdoor room that suits your style and your needs.
Six Steps
1. Consider Function
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What better time than summer to add some fresh greenery to your home? We're always suggesting you bring the outside in and expand your view of the natural world, so here are a few fun and surprising ways to do that.
Plants With Personality
Indoor plants can and should be so much more than a tree in a basket stuck in a ...more»
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