If you are one of those lucky fellas who have an outdoor space, then we are very jealous. But having an outdoor area like those magazine styled pictures is only a dream. It is true that maintaining an outdoor area can be very challenging as you have less control over the environmental condition. But you can always decorate it in such a way that it looks right out of one of those magazines and keep it as low on maintenance as per your liking.
Here are some ways in which you can spice up your outdoor space in a day:
Get Plants
Outdoor means plants, but do you have enough plants in your outdoor space? Here you can experiment with different types of plants and get some with colorful flowers. Maintain your garden by filling up sparse space with small colorful cactus and pebbles. Mix some large and small plants to bring a visual balance. Do not depend solely on the ground but put some plants in the pot and style them near the sofa or baking area.
Get Outdoor Furniture
You need a lot of seating arrangement in your outdoor area as this space is often used for throwing parties. Exclusively invest in outdoor furniture which will not get affected by changes in the weather. Such furniture is sturdy and they last longer. You should always invest in some extra foldable seating that can be used only when there is a need. Such seatings do not take much space, but they come handy whenever there is a need.
Take Your Comfort Outside
The outdoor area is meant to be used as a comfortable space. So you should style it in such a way that it feels like your drawing room only. Place a floor covering in a bright shade like striking orange rugs, blue rugs and other solid rugs. If you are planning to buy a rug for your home decor than consider buying orange rugs, because orange rugs are all the rage and has become the prefered choice of most homeowners. Get large comfy cushions and add a lot of small pillows for added relaxation. If you have enough space in your backyard, you also add curtains with the help of corner poles to a breezy middle eastern vibe.
Bring In lights
When it is outdoors, then the light is a must. You should get some fairy lights and weave them around the space. You should also get some lanterns to hang on the walls. You can also have an artificial fireplace that is low on maintenance. Keep some lamps near the seating area to bring warmth and coziness to the environment.
Decorate
Outdoor decoration should be minimal as you would not be able to maintain it for long. So consider items that would be durable and easy to maintain. Use some lamps to grow your plants. You also keep some flameless candles inside you lamps and make a cluster. Get beautiful ceramic pots for your plants which makes a statement in itself. You can also have a painting or a wall art hung in the wall but consider having one huge piece of art rather than a cluster of small arts which is comparatively difficult to manage.
You can beautify your outdoor space using these techniques in just a day. You will find most of these items in your home itself. Now all that is left to do is to do a little planning and get started so that you can pride yourself in a beautiful outdoor oasis.