As home renovations have become more and more accessible, many have still been challenged by obstacles in the way of outdoor design. When it comes to your porch or patio, it’s important to keep comfort, quality, and your bottom line in mind.
Find a Voice for Your Veranda
A well-fashioned veranda can be an excellent preview to an inviting home. As the “vocal” point of your outdoor living space, it’s the perfect place to make a statement with bold accents that invite guests to lounge comfortably. It can even be the perfect place to ride solo with your favorite seat, a good book, and the beautiful view.
Have a Theme in Mind
Selecting a theme for your veranda adds character to your design. From mid-century to modern decor, you have a variety of options. You can also add personal touches with furniture, lighting, plant life, and more.
Make Room for Guests
Verandas are built for relaxation, and clutter can get in the way. Therefore, you need to make sure everything is placed properly.
Try to mix, match, and add appropriately to what you have; experiment with new arrangements. Lounge chairs and ottomans could come together for a better seating arrangement. If you don’t want to worry about longevity, consider buying quality sectional covers or table top covers.
Don’t Cut Corners
Transform the corner of your veranda into a spot that will help you mellow out after a chaotic day. Create a warm ambiance with correlating colors and textures. Place calming plant life and a weather-resistant rocking chair, then relax with a cold ginger beer.
Swing into Luxury
Decorated with soft pillows and throws, a hammock is an excellent way to lounge. If your porch attracts sunbeams or wandering eyes, hang outdoor curtains along the sides and form a private canopy.
Brighten Your Veranda
Liven up your veranda for get togethers and dates by hanging string lights on your ceiling, your rails, or over a patio table. This goes a long way in providing you and your guests with an intimate atmosphere.
Add New Color
Walls are the backdrop of your veranda. When painting, use mild colors, nothing bold. Neutral walls give way for bold color choices with furniture, sofa covers, and hardscapes.
Building a Perfect Patio
While the porch extends a house to the outside world, the patio is isolated, fully embracing the yard. This makes for the ideal place to take in the sun or admire the stars with family and friends. However, your patio is only as good as the refurbishments you make to keep it in top condition all year long.
Feature Trellis and Pergolas
Used for utility and decor, pergolas and trellises are essential outdoor structures.
Either made of metal or wood, they protect from sunlight, yet let cool breezes pass freely. Pergolas act as an elegant walkway and a grand view of vegetation. Meanwhile, trellises attach to fences and walls, used mainly to support climbing plants.
Add Blue to a Field of Green
In order to balance your yard, you may want to add a water feature. Fountains, pools, and ponds make for an inviting ambiance that doesn’t have to dig into your wallet.
To DIY, make use of rocks to guide your hose water. You could create a stream that winds around the yard or stack pile rocks to make a waterfall. For the best results, use smooth stones to make a more lovely looking water flow.
Think about building an outdoor kitchen for special events or just when you want to have a bite outside. When planning this refurbishment, keep in mind your budget as well as the climate. You could have a simple setup, including a grill and dining table OR you could build to impress.
Dine Alfresco
Have a kitchen decked out with an island, storage space, and a refrigerator unit. No matter the size, seating space will be needed for a comfortable outdoor dining experience. In order to fight back against harsh weather, consider a dining set cover.
Cozy Up by the Fire
A roaring fire adds to the ambiance of any season. Enjoy long evenings with friends and family by making a fire pit the focal point of your patio.
By adding chairs and plenty of spare wood around the pit, you create a natural way to unwind and spend time with loved ones. Make sure to protect your fire pit and wood storage with a fire pit cover and rack cover respectively.
Keep the Theater Close
Enjoy the big screen from your own home with friends and family. A basic theater in your backyard is a fun, low cost renovation. It only requires a projector, a large screen, speakers, and sitting arrangements. Some blankets, pillows, and a popcorn machine create an immersive cinematic experience.
Make It Last
With anything outdoors, the safety of your property and your loved ones takes priority. It only takes one weather-damaged piece of furniture to make a bad memory. With bench covers, sofa covers, and a variety of others, you can prevent your outdoor essentials from falling prey to weather damage.
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