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  Are you ready to shake things up in your outdoor area as we enter the new year? 2024 brings recent fun trends for you to explore. Whether you have a sprawling backyard or a simple deck, it's time to revamp your space into something you and your guests will love. Let's dive into the top five outdoor decorating ideas that are set to make waves next year! 5 Outdoor Decorating Ideas For 2024 Excited to make some changes to your outdoor space? Here are a few ideas to get you started: A New Alfresco Kitchen 2024 is all about bringing the entire kitchen experience outdoors. Just picture a fully equipped outdoor kitchen with a built-in grill, a fridge, or even a brick oven for Sunday pizza nights. Alfresco kitchens will give you extra space to cook and serve your favorite party dishes while creating a little culinary paradise for your guests right in your backyard. Multipurpose Furniture If you use your yard for different events, your next furniture set should be just as ...

  There’s something truly special about watching your favorite movie under the stars. Whether you’re watching it with a few pillows on the floor or from an elaborate poolside cinema, outdoor movie parties with family and friends take that experience to a new level. The best part? Creating an outdoor movie night can be incredibly simple. With a few simple steps, you can transform your space into an unforgettable experience! 1. Have Cozy Seating Options If you want your guests to have a great time, having proper seating in your “cinema” is the first step. Besides your usual lawn chairs, adding some bean bags, inflatable loungers, and hammocks will give your guests more options to get cozy during the show. You can add some floor cushions or picnic blankets for those who love to sprawl out with their favorite snacks. 2. Put Your Movie Screen In A Good Location When choosing where to put your projector, ensure everyone can see it without interruptions. The best areas are usually...

We couldn't be more excited about the summer, and it's the best time to be outside to enjoy the warmer weather. Your backyard is your personal retreat to hang with friends, relax with your favorite book, or move dinner outdoors. Your patio may still be a blank canvas yet to be painted with your own layers of comfort, color, and style. Now is the time to spruce up your patio with these 4 additions. Building an Outdoor Kitchenette Change up the scenery and take dinner outside. Here is an opportunity to be creative and build your versatile grilling station, which is convenient for family dinners and entertaining. It's common for a summer kitchen to have a large work surface such as a table or countertop for preparing meals, so you don't have to keep going inside your house. Your kitchenette is not only a place to cook and prepare dishes but also a place to store food with built-in cabinets. Depending on the size of your patio, add a table close by to enjoy your meals. Buil...

The arrival of warmer weather has us planning our outdoor entertaining. Summertime is a great time to entertain outdoors. Throwing an outdoor party that's fun, festive, and filled with food, drink, and conversation is always a good idea, especially if you have the outdoor space. These four tips are all designed to help make your life easier to kick back and enjoy the summer with your family and friends.   Decor Pick a theme for your party. Is it a picnic, memorable holiday, birthday, etc.? Use colorful disposable plates and silverware. Lay craft paper or throw-away table cloth across a table for a casually finished look―and easy cleanup. Fresh flowers are a must but don't think you have to spend a lot or go fancy. Floating peonies and gardenias make a pretty centerpiece. Circle your party area with citronella candles or incense sticks to light when the sun starts to set. Paper lanterns draped from tree limbs are charmingly festive for evening parties. You can also use string li...

Ideas for purveyors of fine things or eclectic objects   Spring is officially here and your outdoor spaces may be yearning for a pick-me-up. Soon your perennials will be blooming, outdoor furniture will be back in place, and planting or shopping for annuals will be on your to-do list.  So, what can possibly make the outside more lively ? How about art! When hearing the word ‘art,' the first thought that probably comes to minds is paintings. While it is true that there is such a thing as outdoor paintings, there are limitless options that may be overlooked as artistic elements fit for the outdoors. Find out how you can transform boring into breathtaking.   Curate a Garden Gallery     Aiming to mimic the walls at The Louvre? There will definitely be departure from the grandeur of those galleries, but there are ways that paintings can be incorporated into your spaces without fear of damage by the elements. Search for paintings that are digitally p...

Summer is your time the best time to hang out and spend time with the people you love. Making sure your backyard is quiet and free of prying eyes is a must. We found the best solutions to create privacy in your backyard so you can enjoy the time with your family and friends while maintaining your privacy. Fountains: Natural Zen Adding a fountain to your backyard is a great way to keep out the peeping toms, while maintaining a natural and organic look. As an additional bonus, adding a fountain creates a white-noise effect, masking out unwanted external noises. With a wide range of variety, styles, and prices, there is a choice of fountain for every home style from east to west. Fences and Walls When it comes to privacy, low-hanging fruit options are fences or makeshift walls. Putting up a fence or wall allows you to enclose your backyard from neighbors, strangers, and animals (both domestic and wild). If a boring old wall or fence isn’t your style, our favorite cr...

Summertime is the best time, but while the days are long, the summer months are unfortunately rather short. Don’t let the heat keep you from going outside; with the creative use of outdoor curtains on your pergola, you can have the privacy you need this summer, while keeping both the sun, wind, and bugs out. This will not only keep you and your family safe but will protect expensive outdoor furniture. There are massive differences between indoor and outdoor curtains, in both style and fabric type. For outdoor curtains, our favorite options feature cotton canvases, polyester blends, acrylic and olefin. In fact, Olefin is considered a prime fabric to use. Research has shown that because of its lightweight, soft, and extremely durable weave, Olefin does not fade and is sure to last. Providing Shade from the Sun Sitting outside in the summer heat can be tiring. Adding modern curtains to your pergola will keep you safe from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Not only is this perfect...

With an other spring upon us, comes the year’s trends in color and style. Bringing in certain furniture with toned-down hues, soft textures and simple patterns can change a space entirely. For 2019, comfort is key. Not only are we talking about body comfort, but total mind and spirit comfort as well. 2019’s spring and summer outdoor trends lean more towards an oasis and get-away than a place for parties and fun. Life is chaotic as it is, spring into these trends for 2019 and create your own tranquil outdoor oasis. You won’t regret it. AIM FOR MAXIMUM COMFORT When choosing furniture and decor for your outdoor space, think total comfort. Use comfortable large pillows of different textures in abundance atop wicker furniture with oversized cushions for both your back and your bottom. Plush (note: not shaggy) outdoor area rugs add a nice touch to otherwise overworked and tired feet, while giving the area an indoor-feel. Nothing is stress-free about chattering teeth and shiveri...

While spring has sprung, there are still parts of the country covered in snow and blanketed in cold temperatures. Bring the outdoors, indoors to your screen room, with simple “do-it-yourself” hanging planters. From repurposed birdcage planters to modern geometrical shaped pots, it’s simple to find a planter that fits your home’s style and fit seamlessly in your décor. Our favorite aspect of incorporating hanging planters in your home is that it utilizes open areas, without taking up valuable floor or wall space. We compiled three of our favorite DIY hanging planters to give you inspiration to bring this modern décor style to your screen room, sunroom, or addition solution, today! FOR THE UPCYCLER Add a vintage touch to any space by upcycling, reusing and repurposing old birdcages. This simple DIY project requires nothing more than a birdcage, optional soil liner/container, potting mix, flowers/plants/succulents, optional paint, and a beginner’s green thumb. In its origina...