Decorating Outdoors
If you have an outdoor space, you may wonder how it fits into your decorating scheme. Residents of Muirwood Village, apartments in Reynoldsburg, Ohio, have plenty of green space to enjoy. The amenities include maturely landscaped communal courtyards and the option to have a private patio. But what do you do with that extra room outside? There are different things to consider when you’re looking at outdoor furniture versus indoor furniture. To help you get started, here are some tips on decorating your outdoor space!
Blend Inside Into Outside
Although you do want your outside area to stand out, you don’t want it to totally clash with your indoor decorations. This makes sense for multiple reasons. First, you create a natural blend from your indoor style to your outdoor style. Second, because your styles will mesh so naturally, you’ll also create an optical illusion that will make your indoor and outdoor spaces both feel bigger. Finally, it’s possible to bring some of your favorite pieces outside if they’re a durable material or maybe have been hiding in storage and use them to full advantage.
Use Functional Furniture
An outdoor space can quickly feel cluttered if you try to shove as much furniture as possible into the area you have. Instead of trying to fit a bunch of chairs or tables, be honest about what will fit well. There are a few tricks you can use if your space is on the smaller side. One is to use bistro furniture. It’s usually wrought iron and spindly, so it won’t look too chunky or heavy. Another strong option is to use folding chairs with flair. These are not your typical basic metal folding chairs but more like upgraded beach chairs with a strong outdoor fabric that you can find in a fun pattern. A final trick is to use pieces that can serve more than one purpose. A nice flat footstool is a perfect perch for your feet when it’s just you, an extra seat when you add a small cushion, or a table when you add a tray on top.
Add Some Flair
You’ll want to spend more time in your outdoor space if it looks fun and inviting. Give it some flair with personal touches. Create lighting accents by using colorful vases or jars with candles inside (maybe even citronella to ward off insects). Make your chairs or bench more inviting with cushions and pillows that use a bold, colorful pattern. There are also fun outdoor decorations that are designed to simply hang over a fence or other structure to avoid damaging anything.
Make It Green
Your space may be outside, but it’s totally possible it doesn’t look like it’s outside because of a lack of plant life. Bring your area to life with some greenery so it truly becomes an oasis. If you’re limited on square feet, then there are plenty of clever plant walls you can create or vertical plant holders that will help you add some botanical elements to your design. As you choose your plants, make sure you choose things that are easy to maintain and match the kind of sun or shade you get in that area.
Have Fun With Color
The best designs have an element of surprise, and one of the easiest ways to do that is to add a pop of color. This is the time to step away from your indoor decorative style and make your outdoor space stand out. You can also change up the pop of color by season so that it all transitions together and gives you another space to have fun with. Your colors can also come from plants, so consider using ones that flower at different times of the year for extra excitement.
Do you need to find Reynoldsburg, Ohio apartments for rent that give you the option to decorate your own outdoor space? Explore Muirwood Village where you can not only opt for a private patio but also enjoy other incredible amenities like townhomes, breakfast bars, vaulted ceilings, walk-in closets, upgraded flooring, and more. Call for more information: (614) 503-4076