- Make It Yours Design Series: Outdoor Living Edition
Outdoor Living Design Trends
Use small space wisely.
Flex your green thumb.
Boxed and vertical gardens are making their mark in outdoor living spaces and can add the right amount of greenery with purpose.
Pro tip: Start small. Add some small potted vegetables or herbs to your tabletops or patio floors.
Decide your patio's purpose.
For an outdoor living room
For relaxation
For hosting
Flex your green thumb.
Boxed and vertical gardens are making their mark in outdoor living spaces and can add the right amount of greenery with purpose.
Pro tip: Start small. Add some small potted vegetables or herbs to your tabletops or patio floors.
Did you know?
Good landscaping can add up to 28% to overall home value, according to landscape economist John Harris.
Source: houselogic.com
3 lighting trends for 2017
Functional lighting
Illuminate tables with small, clustered twinkle lights or use path lights for walkways.
A dose of color
Try color filters on outdoor lights for different nighttime looks.
Statement lights
Bold feature lights can be great conversation starters and add a touch of personal flair.
Tough texture
Au naturel
Try reclaimed wood, wicker and natural fiber rugs to add some warmth.
Mixed materials
Always a design favorite, mix metals like brass and chrome with wood and softer materials.
Raw concrete
Not just for the ultra modern. Try adding concrete planters for an instant cool factor.
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