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5 Ways to Upgrade Your Outdoor Living Space

Ready to turn that unused outdoor space into your own personal retreat? Using easy and natural décor along with a few simple touches you can have a cozy sanctuary right in your backyard. Get started with these easy tips that will help you make the most of your outdoor living space for years to come!


Bring the Inside Out!

You have plenty of seating and entertaining areas inside of your home, now it’s time to apply that same design to your outside living space. Be mindful of how you want to use your outdoor space. 

Do you want to go outside to meditate or relax? Try a relaxing lounge chair or hammock, add a decorative rug and a small side table for a book or tea and you are ready to find inner peace!


Is your house the gathering place for all the kids in the neighborhood? A sandbox, yard games, and kid-friendly seating will help you secure the title of the coolest home on the block! We love this covered sandbox from Wayfair and this DIY tic-tac-toe game:


If you find yourself continually throwing parties and get togethers, ample seating is going to be your priority. Take advantage of your deck by adding ledges for drinks around the railing. Bench seating can offer convenient seating for crowds. Be sure to create intimate conversation areas and take advantage of dual purpose storage that can double as seating in a pinch.


No Pergola, No Problem!

Shade from the sizzling sun is always a good idea for daytime entertaining, but don’t worry if your home doesn’t have a pergola or a sunroom. Retractable shades, sun shades, and large umbrellas can offer the perfect way to keep cool on a hot summer day.

Light Up the Night for Ambiance!

Not only is outdoor lighting useful, it also can create a dreamy ambiance at night. String lights are available at everyday retailers like Target and Walmart and they create a cozy European vibe. Landscape lighting around the deck or yard is another way to make your outdoor space look put together. You can also incorporate romantic lighting, such as candles and torches for that soft, dramatic glow.


Keep it Cozy All Year Long!

Enjoy your outdoor retreat on those cold days and nights by adding a little warmth. Outdoor fireplaces and firepits come in lots of stylish options. Space heaters are another way to provide great warmth! We love this hammered copper firepit from Walmart:


Go Green!

Potted plants on either side of your front door is an instant way to add curb appeal to your home. Whether you hire a professional or landscape your yard yourself, bushes, plants, and flowers can brighten up a yard and add visual interest. Bringing potted plants and trees onto your deck or patio will add a cozy vibe that can make your outdoor space really feel like an extension of your home. We love the natural seaweed planters from Tiffany-Interiors.com!


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Tiffany Morrisett is a Real Estate Broker with Coldwell Banker serving the Northwest Suburbs of Chicago.
Owner of affordable, elegant home furnishings store, Tiffany-Interiors.com

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