by Kristin King
As impossible as it seems, spring is right around the corner and that means more time spent outdoors. With the pandemic still keeping many of us at home, it’s no surprise that sprucing up your outdoor space might be on your mind. Create your own oasis at home with just a few simple pieces or deck the whole area out!
Warm, Bright Colors
Winter can have so many of us feeling dull. Make sure to brighten your outdoor decor as the warmth of the season begins. It’s easy to throw a pop of color into the mix with a coral pillow, a multi-colored outdoor rug, or even some patterned planters. Most outdoor upholstery tends to come in neutral palettes, which is perfect for adding your own flair through little touches. Keeping your colors bright and crisp help to emphasize the coziness you want to bring to your space, whether it be for entertaining or your own personal relaxation. Of course, a classic way of executing cozy space perfection is by adding string lights or lanterns that bring ambiance and some artificial light so you can keep enjoying your space well into the night.
Functional and Sustainable Furniture
Metal and plastic have been quite popular materials for outdoor furniture in the past, but with growing concern for environmental awareness, many are turning to more sustainable and organic products. Even larger companies such as West Elm and Crate & Barrel are offering eco-friendly, recycled furniture that you can feel good about adding to your collection. Along with sustainability, it’s also important to consider functionality when choosing the right pieces for your porch, balcony or backyard. Some items may look pretty but in reality, they can be uncomfortable or may not hold up to the ever-changing weather conditions. Make sure to do your research before spending too much on a table that may only last you the summer months.
Unique Touches
Truly make the space yours with decor items that stand out! Joshua Franz of The Grainery in Decatur mentioned a few outdoor products that they can hardly keep on the shelves.
“From what we have seen in the outdoor decor trends is garden gnomes remain a hot item. People are looking for different styles of gnomes, not the old fashion garden gnome,” he said.
Another unique way to add dimension to your space (and attract a few feathery friends) is with the popular bird balancer. “We had whimsical bird balancers that went out like hot cakes last year and the line is expanding this year” Josh notes.
Wind spinners are also trending as they can either be hung or placed in the ground and offer an expansive color and style selection. They help to add movement and texture to your outdoor space.
Upgraded Gardens
More attention is being paid to gardening and to plant care now that so many of us are spending more time at home. For those of you not born with a green thumb, but still want to indulge in a beautiful garden, there are options! AquaPots are new, low-maintenance planters that take the guesswork out of gardening.
Joshsays that these “self-watering planters help the homeowner grow beautiful flowers with less effort.” They are high quality, durable and constantly keeping up with color and pattern trends each year. A few of these placed around will certainly brighten up your outdoor space. They can easily blend right into your decor or into your garden area.
Resource:
The Grainery, thegrainerycompany.com
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