Can’t decide how to style your outdoor space? Here are some things to keep in mind.
- Ambience
Whether its a patio, balcony or backyard, you should try to match your outdoor space to your style. If you like a more modern feel, choose the furnishings that fit that vibe. Or maybe you want to feel connected to nature and incorporate a lot of plants. Think about when you’ll be spending time outdoors. If you plan to be out at night, choose light fixtures that fit the mood. You can even incorporate sound with portable speakers, like music or ambient nature sounds.
- Nature
Plants are a no-brainer when you’re decorating outdoor spaces. They often blend well with the surrounding atmosphere in areas with lots of open spaces. If you live in a city, decorating your balcony with plants can brighten things up and make it feel more open.
- Furnishings
Think about how much space you have and how many people might be using your outdoor space. If you’ll be sitting alone reading, maybe try a comfy chair or a hammock. If you’re more interested in entertaining, have enough seats for multiple guests and maybe a table too. Make sure you buy furnishings made with suitable materials for the outdoors too. You don’t want your brand new cushions to get ruined in a rainstorm. There are lots of options out there for you to choose from, and you can shop online for many of these furnishings now too, at retailers such as The Charming Bench Company.
- Activities
Do you have a big backyard or a balcony on the smaller side? Will you be tossing a football around or playing cards? Think about what you’ll be using your space for and plan furnishings and decorations accordingly. You want sturdy furnishings if you’re going to be more physical outdoors.
The most important thing is to have fun with it, no matter how you choose to style your space.
