OWN YOUR SPACE

In most homes, outdoor spaces come in all shapes and sizes. You might have a big backyard or a small balcony. A cute patio area or a rooftop terrace. Clearly, your first step in any outdoor makeover is to assess the area and be realistic about what you can achieve within it. With a little effort, you can make any outdoor space feel fabulous.

Design your outdoor room

The next step in your styling quest is to design your ideal outdoor room. In a small space, choose furniture like low-slung sofas or chairs and small tables that don’t dominate; and strike for simplicity by banishing clutter. If you’ve got a bigger backyard, you’ll need to up-size your furniture – if the lounges and chairs are too small, they could look a little inconsequential in that big space. Once your design’s locked in, start shopping!

Create Shade

In some countries the harsh climate requires shade as a priority so you can kick back in your outdoor room even when the sun’s at its zenith. Lush trees could work in your favour here; otherwise, there are plenty of semi-permanent and permanent shade options that aren’t too expensive. With the right shade solution in place, you’ll get the added bonus of blocking the sun from your interior living spaces – which helps to cool them down and reduce your reliance on air conditioning. Then, once winter rolls around, you can remove the shading to invite the sun back into your home when it’s needed most.

Consider Heating

When winter approaches, we naturally retreat indoors. Yet in many places, all it takes is a well-placed fire pit or a gas patio heater and you can still enjoy the fresh outdoor air for most of the year. Just picture a mob of your mates around a fire pit, roasting marshmallows and feeling the vibe – even though you’re in the middle of the city. Priceless.

Include spaces for relaxation

Rather than creating spaces with only entertaining in mind, you may also be looking to treat your garden as a place to relax and enjoy downtime. Consider establishing spaces to retreat to in your garden or on your deck – forming relaxation nooks for a little peace and quiet. Even if the space is limited, a little area set aside is all that’s required. 

Least but not Last…  5 Ideas to inject colour and style into your outdoor spaces

Use outdoor cushions on your furniture

String up some festoon lighting

Use statement pots and plants to add personality

Paint your fence, veranda or pergola for a fresh new season look

Add a rug to demarcate zones for relaxation and entertaining

Source from: https://discover.agl.com.au/your-home/easy-backyard-projects/ and https://www.homebeautiful.com.au/how-to-get-your-outdoor-space-ready-for-summer