Tips for Creating an Outdoor Living Space

When the days get longer and the weather gets warmer, we all want to spend as much time outside as possible, so why not create an outdoor living space that caters to that idea?

Your living space doesn’t have to be solely within the walls of your home, here’s some steps to create beautiful and comfortable outdoor spaces:

Lots of colour: be bold with your decor colours! Earth tones are all around you, so make your furniture and outdoor accents really pop with splashes of colour.

Dramatic lighting: whether you use tiki torches, candles, string lights or create your own, backyard lighting can make a beautiful difference at night. We’ve gathered some of our favourite outdoor lighting ideas on Pinterest.

Add warmth with a fire pit: if your home doesn’t have a fire pit already, consider putting one in. Fire pits are great for entertaining, bringing warmth on colder evenings, and will make your yard the envy of the neighbourhood. On our Pinterest page, we’ve got tips on how to build your own fire pit.

Bring out furniture: gone are the days of uncomfortable wicker furniture sets for your yard, there are lots of comfortable outdoor living room sets on the market. Coffee tables, couches, whatever you have indoors, you can likely find and outdoor-friendly version of.

Looking for more backyard design and decor ideas? We’re constantly collecting our favourite backyard ideas and inspiration on our Pinterest board: Inspired Backyard Decor.