Tips For Creating The Best Outdoor Space

No matter what the size of your home may be, everyone these days is looking to create the best outdoor spaces even more so than before. As we are all spending more time at home the value of extending your home’s outdoor space is fast increasing as it opens up more options for entertaining. Many home designers will suggest that you outfit your outdoor space just like you would any room that is inside your home and decorate it accordingly. Here are four tips as you design yours. 

The function

Identify what you have space for as well as what you wish to have. If you are short on space will you furnish it with a dining table with chairs? Or would a lounging area with a couch and rocking chair be best? If you are lucky enough to have space for more then design it with zones for different types of furniture, just be careful about cramming too much into a smaller space. 

The flow

When it comes time for furnishing your outdoor space take a look at what you already have on the inside. If your home’s style is more modern then stay consistent with that design when you choose your outdoor furniture. Also, a great way to extend the flow throughout your home is to select the same materials, colors and fabrics that you already have inside. This can help foster the transition inside to outside and make it feel more like you are just going into another room.

The flooring

Consider what you have for flooring in your outdoor space now and where you plan on placing your furniture. If you need to install flooring then choosing a warmer material like pavers can give a nicer look. If you have a basic concrete pad now then you could choose to cover it with a nice stone material. In your zones you can add a colorful outdoor rug that will really warm things up and make it cozy while it defines the space. 

The overhead

Especially in the summer months it can get very hot in the direct sunlight. Keep in mind that you may want to have some partial shade so that you can create a comfortable temperature while you enjoy the outdoors. This could be done by planting taller hedges for natural daytime shade depending on the sun’s positioning or you could use a retractable umbrella or awning per your personal preference.