Outdoor living has changed into a universal hobby. From the easy backyard barbeque to courtyards, decks and formal outdoor kitchens, Americans everywhere are enjoying their homes more by expanding their living spaces to the outside.

There are many options available when it comes to setting up an outdoor living or entertaining area. So much in fact that it can become confusing. It could also get really costly! One must be capable of designing a space that’s not only practical and nice to be in, but it must also fit one’s budget.

Below is some advice and best practices to remember when designing an outdoor living space:

Create Unity

Visual unity between the inside and out with your color palette and furniture style is significant. It shouldn’t be apparent that you have spanned into a new space in the home. To match the style and feel of the inside of your home, choose similar outdoor furniture and accessories: rugs, curtains or shades, throw pillows and lamps.

Think About Your Outdoor Living Space in All Seasons

The landscape can look totally different from winter to summer. Trees can take on a completely different look. Attempt to imagine the effects of the seasons when doing the planning for your landscaping. Consider building a fascinating walled yard with mixed structural elements or plantings for visible interest in winter.

Your home’s exterior can be regarded just like its interior — a collection of spaces that mix to create the final look and function you desire. You could have a dining area, a lounging area, a tranquility area,or a bar area, as an example. All of these spaces should appear unified, however.

Think About Vontinuity and Space

In a smaller home, you will be able to see your outdoor living space through a huge expanse of glass windows to give the illusion of more space. If your eye can be carried outside, your house will feel considerably larger. You could consider adding individual outdoor rooms that lead from varied rooms in your place. For example,a cosy lounging area off a bedroom, or a children’s play yard off the family room give you more space without having to build.

Select the right lighting

Good lighting decisions create atmosphere and ambiance. It’s nice to enjoy the evening with subtle external illumination, but you wish to be well placed to see, too! Install multiple plugs to provide alternative locations for lamps and lanterns. Plants create fascinating shadows when correctly lit at night.

Donna Thompson works at Pipefine Patio Furniture, which has been in the casual furniture business for over 40 years, both as a manufacturer and retailer.