Make your backyard an inviting space to relax or host cookouts by accessorizing it with stylish lawn and patio decor. From soft decorative pillows to plant-adorned shelves, small touches like this can make a major statement about who owns what.
Be sure to add accent lighting for ambience; there are numerous path lights and paper lantern options at every price level available to add just the right touch.
Yard art and lawn decorations
Lawn ornaments can transform an otherwise plain landscape into an eye-catching wonderland. From whimsical garden gnomes to elegant garden statues, lawn ornaments add character and delight visitors while reflecting your taste and personality. However, when it comes to adding them into outdoor spaces there are certain basic rules you must abide by before adding anything new.
Color and Style-When selecting pieces to fill your garden space with, try selecting pieces that complement both its overall theme and home’s color scheme. Pink flamingos may look out of place in a formal garden; arty modern sculptures may clash with an old-fashioned cottage garden theme you are trying to achieve. Proportion-It is best not overdo lawn decorations; using just a few strategically-placed items can create an harmonious and balanced aesthetic in any outdoor area.
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Outdoor furniture
Create outdoor living spaces that are as cozy and inviting as any room in your home. Design an inviting reading nook or entertain a crowd around a spacious patio table. Choose durable materials that can withstand heat, moisture, and grime exposure for years.
Pottery Barn’s outdoor furniture collection boasts sofas, lounge chairs and dining tables in various sizes to meet any backyard space. If you want to transform a small patio, try an elegant modern outdoor sectional with clean lines and low profiles or create an intimate conversational area with stylish outdoor armchairs featuring plush seat and back cushions.
outdoor pillows provide both comfort and a splash of color for outdoor seating areas, adding comfort while creating an eye-catching display of texture and designs, such as floral motifs for traditional feel or Southwestern patterns for more of a desert aesthetic. If your backyard features stunning mountain views or landscape features that should be highlighted more, draw their attention by strategically placing decorative outdoor rugs near seating areas to bring these features into view.
An inviting garden or patio provides the ideal setting for an al fresco bar. A potting bench or garden workstation can serve as both the bar counter and beverage dispenser, holding beverages, glasses and mixers. An outdoor fireplace or firepit provides the ideal focal point of an open-air gathering; or if your yard features water features such as waterfall fountains or birdbaths, set up an accent table featuring them for an eye-catching statement piece.
An outdoor dining area is the ideal setting for hosting graduation parties and summer dinners with friends. Make the space lively by giving your patio table a fresh coat of paint in vibrant hues that add pops of color outdoors – neutral shades work best, while vibrant pink or yellow colors will make the backyard seem more like an oasis during warm months. Add a bold pattern tablecloth for added character; don’t forget a matching umbrella in a complementary hue will protect everyone from harsh rays of the sun too!
Accent lighting
Accent lighting draws the eye directly to a specific object or area, turning it into the center of attention. It is often employed for wall art illumination or architectural features illumination – but can be applied in many other ways as well.
Accent lighting includes sconces, track lighting and recessed fixtures with adjustable light levels that can highlight an object being highlighted. This type of fixture allows homeowners to light up or dim down an object being highlighted for any occasion or situation; plus it helps conserve energy by decreasing how much light is being used to illuminate an interior feature.
Outdoor accent lighting comes in various styles and forms, from path lights to garden spotlights. Path lights are commonly installed along sidewalks or other paths for safety during nighttime travel and highlight unique design elements like stone patterns or plants. Garden spotlights may be added in water features like ponds but can also illuminate exteriors of homes as well as trees or statues.
Accent lighting is generally brighter than ambient and task lighting, making it suitable for accentuating objects or areas in a room. Accent lights come in all forms – from traditional wall sconces and traditional floor lamps, to more contemporary recessed ceiling lights with dimmers switches or smart options that enable homeowners to alter the brightness remotely from remote locations.
Accent lighting should typically not exceed three times brighter than ambient lighting in order to prevent glare, which can diminish the aesthetic beauty of an interior or exterior space. Furthermore, excessive accent lighting in one area could create an overcrowded appearance and detract from its beauty.
Accent lighting in the home can add visual interest and draw people in. Picture lights are great for illuminating artwork or creating an art gallery-inspired atmosphere; toe-kick lights shine down onto lower cabinetry and island workspaces to illuminate night-time tasks in the kitchen.
Plants
Create an inviting lawn by filling it with various plant styles. Grow vegetables, herbs and fruits here or combine edible with ornamental. A water feature adds soothing sound as well as visual interest – ideal for spring! All these decorations can help your yard feel welcoming but nothing beats healthy turf when it comes to making an impressionful statement of arrival for spring! To guarantee the best look all season long schedule early spring fertilization treatments as well as weed control/crabgrass applications to make sure it stays looking its best all season long.