Decorating Outdoors: Making the Most of What you Have
April 16, 2010 by eralls
Filed under Outdoor Design Ideas
Is it possible to transform your beautiful outdoor space without spending a dime? HGTV.com explores ways to get creative by making the most of what you already have.
First up: Play up the unexpected. Below, a chair makes a great alternative to a side table, and its imperfect patina makes it a charming vignette.
Painting a rug on your porch is a money-saving alternative that’s also waterproof and doesn’t need to be cleaned!
Build a living wall by making your cinderblocks moonlight as planters. Just stack and fill!
Other hints: create vignettes with potted plants in varying shapes and heights, and repurposing indoor furniture from the attic for use outside.
Life Outdoors
April 15, 2010 by eralls
Filed under Outdoor Design Ideas
Looking to spruce up your outdoor living space this Spring in anticipation of entertaining for that high school graduation, engagement party or anniversary celebration? Check out a few unique outdoor items that might just steal the show at your next bash.
Celebrate Mother’s Day in style with a pop of color that will put a smile on Mom’s face every time she takes a seat.
The Grayson dining chairs and table, shown in cream with Paprika fabric, brings an elegant yet comfortable atmosphere to any outdoor space. By Homecrest.
A Rug, Outside? The pros do it. See last week’s post, “Tricks of the Trade,” for more ideas on decorating outside with rugs.
Couristan brings all the elegance of their indoor rugs outside with their latest collection. The Covington motif is fun with timeless design, and the Floral Paisley/Neutrals-Blue color palette is understated.
Outdoor entertaining is a breeze with this teak serving cart. We could see using this table indoors or out!
Barlow Tyrie’s Mercury serving table makes outdoor entertaining a breeze with its ceramic top, two pullout drawers and serving trays, two bottle or condiment holders and positioning wheels. The Marine-grade stainless steel and teak assures it will last for years to come. Available to the trade. Photo courtesy Barlow Tyrie
Dining Out
March 17, 2010 by eralls
Filed under Outdoor Design Ideas
Although Outdoor Environments may be new to the blogosphere, that doesn’t mean we don’t have a list a mile-long of favorite design blogs, Shelter notwithstanding.
Recently, the blog posted a handful of super stylish outdoor dining rooms, ones that would look equally at home indoors! We are fans of the ordinary shed-turned-elegant dining room in this verdant backyard. What a great idea!
via shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com
via shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com
That being said, your outdoor dining room doesn’t have to have an overly “decorated” feel. Just add a tablecloth from inside, an array of interesting plants in varying heights, and one unexpected element–like the outdoor chandelier–and voila! You’ve got a space that will be the envy of the neighborhood.
via shelterinteriordesign.blogspot.com
Want more inspiration? Check out the post by Shelter, “Dining Out” here.