Taking the Inside Out: Decorating an Outdoor Oasis
The warm weather is here and it’s time you get outside and enjoy it! Imagine a place where you can lay back with a good book and cup of coffee. That place is closer than you may think. It’s right outside your door!
What do you need to create a relaxing outdoor nook? Just these 6 things and whatever else you need to be completely relaxed while lounging in the backyard.
- Create a Nook
Creating an outdoor oasis is all about creating a nook that feels like a room. Take advantage of a patio, deck or fenced-in corner. Use fencing or strategically placed planters to separate you from your neighbors or a busy street.
- The Essentials
To create the outdoor space of your dreams you’ll need the essentials- comfy seating and a table. Whether you’re putting together an outside dining area or lounge you’ll want a table top (or two).
- Make it Comfy
Just because you’re outside doesn’t mean you have to sit in an uncomfortable wooden chair. Pile on the comfort with cushions and pillows covered in water-resistant fabrics. If your choice of pillows and cushions don’t come in water-resistant fabric you can simply store them somewhere clean and dry at night.
- Hidden Storage
Speaking of storing your cushions, every great outdoor nook needs its own convenient storage. One piece of furniture can hold all the must-haves you need. Purchase a chest that can serve as a coffee table and house an extra blanket or two at the same time.
- Accessorize
Make your backyard feel like home with some décor that can weather the outdoors. Lid covered candles, potted plants and iron finials will bring the whole look together.
- Set the Mood
You can’t have the perfect outdoor oasis without great lighting. Hang lanterns from the fence, create a lit pathway with ground lighting or string lights through the trees.
Get started on your outdoor getaway before summer passes you by!