Tips for Decorating Your Outdoor Entertainment Space
Even if you do not have a sprawling backyard, that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy entertaining outdoors. Make the most of your petite patio or patch of green space and turn it into a beautiful pocket-sized paradise. Here are our tips on how to decorate small spaces for outdoor entertaining.
Be Thoughtful About How You Arrange Furniture:
The best way to maximize space is to arrange your furniture around the perimeter of the deck or patio. Think twice before placing a table in the center, and instead give your guests plenty of room to stand or move around.
Add extra seating with Pillows and Storage:
Get a few extra spots for guests to sit without taking up too much space by throwing in some large floor pillows. They add an extra element of coziness, plus they’re easy to add or subtract.
Do Not Forget to Garden:
You do not have to be a professional gardener or even have a green thumb in order to add some vibrancy to your back yard through flowers. Simply add a few bushes, a small flower bed or even a couple potted plants can really add to an outdoor living space. If you are tight on space, do not make your garden too large, simply use it as a way of really accentuating that you are outdoors by bringing in something that you would not necessarily see while entertaining inside.
Be Wise About How You Use Color:
Color can make all the difference when decorating, especially in such a small space. Keep things fresh and airy by sticking to a monochromatic palette of whites or grays. Or add a bit of fun by using colorful accents in eye-catching patterns.
Add Texture:
Adding layers and texture is a great way to show off your personal style, while also adding additional comfort to your space. Great examples include throws, textured place mats, and cushions.
The Importance of Lighting:
Strings of bistro lights have to ability to instantly open up a small space. Plus, that warm glow will give things a cozier vibe. If strings of bistro lights are not your style, think about hanging lanterns or perhaps – size pending – a fire pit. Adding creative lighting is a great way to add drama and texture to any space.
Decorating your backyard is a prime way to add additional living space to your property. While it might seem trivial when compared to decorating the interior of your home, by spending some time and giving it some thought, you are able to add not only a lovely area to relax and entertain but also additional value to your property. For homeowners without large backyards, there is often a concern as to how they can improve and increase their property value through using their smaller lots. By using the tips described above, along with some imagination, even the smallest patio or patch of grass can become of additional value.
Get ready for a summer full of outdoor relaxation and entertaining!