Intimate Outdoor Decorations

Creating outdoor spaces that are inviting and comfortable can be a bit more difficult than you’d imagine. It takes more than a few chairs and a table to create outdoor decorations that make you want to spend time in your garden.

Make your outdoor area as inviting as your living room so that you always want to spend time in your garden. Think about what you want to do in your outdoor space and when it will be used and this will give you an idea of what needs to be done for your outdoor decorations. 

Creating Walls 

You might think that having an outdoor area is all about openness. While you certainly don’t want to fence yourself off from the garden a little structure is what is needed. It doesn’t have to be anything concrete requiring major work. Think of fabric panels, trellises, and flowers to create ‘walls’. Fabric is a very versatile outdoor decorating component as it can be changed whenever you feel like it and it can be taken down anytime you would like. This allows you to change your outdoor space as easily as the seasons change. 

Reworking The Old 

Using old lawn furniture is a great cost effective way to come up with ideas for outdoor decorations. Old lawn furniture can be dressed up with paint, fabric, and cushions. You could even modify old lawn furniture for outdoor wedding décor. All you need is a little extra effort and you could save at least a $100. If you have no old lawn furniture to use look for old kitchen sets that you might be able to use at yard sales or second hand shops. Something that looks like it might not be worth a lot can be transformed into a classic outdoor decorating piece. 

Lighting 

Lighting is really important in outdoor decorating; this is because outdoor spaces are generally used a lot at night. It may seem obvious but you won’t be able to enjoy the company of others as you lounge outside if you can’t see anyone. Citronella candles are inexpensive and serve the dual purpose of getting rid of bugs as well as keeping everything lit with a warm glow. Candles are usually the best way to light up an outdoor space and give an extra ambiance to the setting.  

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Inexpensive lighting solutions include old oil lanterns, Christmas lights arranged creatively, or even solar powered outdoor lighting if this particular area of your garden receives a lot of sunlight. Stencils are a great way to create interesting patterns and designs. Stencil patterns onto the floor in place of buying expensive tiles to create a pattern. This is a fun touch to your outdoor decorating and hardly costs anything. Remember to keep your outdoor decorating touches personal, you want it to reflect you, your tastes and personality.