Spring is the perfect time to look around your surroundings and give it a much needed facelift and to recreate the space to make it an extension of your home.
Revamping your outdoors will not only provide extra space to entertain and unwind but will also add a dignified look to your home and make it a complete package.[break]
You can create a paradise in your own backyard or porch area with a little thought and planning. Outdoor makeovers don’t have to be expensive or overwhelming.
There are many things you can do to spruce up your outdoors. You have to know what works best for your space and invest accordingly, and a one-time investment will go a long way.
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And even if you aren’t looking to invest a lot and make drastic changes, there are little things you can do to give the space a personality of its own. A little creativity can go a long way.
From tiny patios to a big backyard, the outdoor decorating ideas provided by The Week will help you transform your outdoor space in no time.
Deep-seat chairs with a low table
A hot trend in outdoor furniture right now is deep seating. Accompanied by low tables, these sets work well for casual dining. Deep-seating frames come in a spectrum of wood, metal or plastic, with removable cushions designed to be fast-drying and mold-resistant. While many frames can stay outside year around with a cover, the cushions will need to come inside during the rainy season. So make sure you have a storage plan!
A teak extending table and chairs
The growing use of teak in the outdoor market has also created a category of heirloom pieces that can last for years, meaning you may consider investing as much in an outdoor dining table as you did on the one inside. For larger yards, opt for a round table with four chairs, or an expandable rectangular shape. If you have the option, always opt for an umbrella hole. It gives you more flexibility to reconfigure your layout later.
Lighting
If you’re going to be preparing and eating a lot of meals outdoors, look for an overhead LED light. Solar-powered lights are eco-friendly and cost-efficient, and create great ambience. If you’re looking just to add lighting to give your space a festive feel, then there’s no better alternative than string lights. Wrap a few around bushes or over the hedges and watch your surroundings spark with life.
Tall planters and window boxes
A simple way to uplift your outdoor décor can be to replace your regular pots and planters with ceramic ones, or if you don’t want to spend much money on fancy pots, then spray-paint the ones you have in interesting colors. Deep green, vibrant yellow and even black can add a zing to boring pots.
Window boxes are another cheap way to revamp your outdoors. Windowsills are often not given much attention but by planting seasonal flowers in window boxes and lining them on the sills, you can very easily spruce up the area.
Tiered succulent planter
Don’t throw away old dishes; use them as a tiered planters in your garden. Take three differently sized pots and fill them with soil or sand. Cover it with stones and stack them one atop another. You can use this arrangement as a setup to plant succulents.
Another easy and cost-effective way to up your outdoor décor style quotient will be to stack old tires together and spray paint on them and use them as planters. Opt to paint the tires in different colors to make each one stand out.
Old bench turned outdoor swing
Have an old bench with rickety legs? You can turn it into a swing with minimal effort. Just saw off the legs and give the rest a fresh coat of paint. Again, stick to bright colors like yellow, pink or red. You can get suspension chains from your local hardware outlet and hang the set up on from a strong tree branch or have metal supports custom-made at low costs.
DIY fire pit
If you love entertaining at home, a fire pit in the middle of your backyard can be the perfect way to go. It can be just the thing for those of you who like BBQ parties and hosting a large group of friends every once in a while. First, you’ll have to section off an area and line the base with bricks. Then surround the base with large stones or even bricks and make a half-a-foot-high wall. A fire pit is easy to construct, and the task can be completed in just a few hours. So, if you have some time to spare this weekend, why not try this out?
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