Extend Your Living Space with a Custom Outdoor Retreat

Bring comfort and gracious style into your home by transforming your outdoors into your new favorite sanctuary! Re-imagine your outdoor space to become a place of tranquility, entertainment, family connections, beauty, and relaxation. Whether reading a book, sipping coffee, or enjoying dining under the stars, extend your indoors out by incorporating some of these useful tips to create your very own custom retreat!

1. Plan Your Outdoor Space to Fit Your Needs

The first step in creating your very own outdoor haven is to think about how you would most enjoy using this particular part of your home. Consider your and your family’s daily uses, as well as hosting guests for outdoor gatherings. Include multiple seating areas for different groups to mix and mingle, a luxury outdoor kitchen, and a large dining area where everyone can come together. This is an ideal space to have fun by using your imagination and dreaming up possibilities for this extension of your home!

2. Layer Your Space with Your Unique Aesthetic

Outdoor spaces aren't so different from indoor ones, as you would similarly “layer a room" from the ground up by starting with a rug, then furniture, then fabrics, then accessories. Incorporating your interior aesthetic in your exterior areas can help your space feel more like a natural extension of your home.

Colors, accessories and lighting can all greatly contribute to the look and “feel” of your outdoors. Different lighting options such as globe string lights, wall sconces, and lanterns can also add a soft glow, and focused illumination where you need it most.

3. Select Durable Furniture and Fabrics

Manufacturers have come a long way in designing furniture that holds up against the outdoor elements. When it comes time to choose between wood, metal or all-weather wicker furniture, you’ll have many options. Keep in mind that patio furniture is one of those things where you often get what you pay for. While there are economical options available, you will want to make sure you get the most durable patio furniture you can find.

Durable patio furniture has special coatings applied to the metal to protect against fading, cracking, or peeling once it is exposed to the heat and sun. Likewise, cushions with dye-permeated fabric colors go all the way through the threads, so there will be nothing for it to fade to.

Create Your Own Beautiful Outdoor Living Area

Whether you’re looking for outdoor furniture layout ideas, need information about the types of outdoor furniture materials, or have questions about what furniture lasts the longest, I’m here for you. I’m happy to advise you regarding what you’ll need to consider in designing your custom outdoor retreat!

Ready for an outdoor space that spoils you silly? Contact us and we'd be delighted to help!

Cheers,
Suzi