{"id":1013,"date":"2016-04-12T10:30:36","date_gmt":"2016-04-12T14:30:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/?p=1013"},"modified":"2016-04-12T10:30:36","modified_gmt":"2016-04-12T14:30:36","slug":"9-outdoor-decorating-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/9-outdoor-decorating-ideas","title":{"rendered":"9 Outdoor Decorating Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"Now that winter\u2019s finally starting to fade, the great outdoor migration begins. After months of snow, ice, and bitter winds, spring weather has most of us so excited we don\u2019t even care what our porches and patios look like. As long as the sun is shining, we\u2019re happy!\n\nBut spring fever is no reason to let your sense of style slide. When you\u2019re looking forward to a spring and summer spent in your backyard or on your terrace, it just makes sense to create a space that\u2019s as stylish as your home.\n\nGive your own porch or patio a facelift with these 9 outdoor decorating ideas\u2014then help your clients do the same!\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_80 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/9-outdoor-decorating-ideas\/#1_Keep_things_cool\" >1. Keep things cool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/9-outdoor-decorating-ideas\/#2_A_room_without_walls\" >2. A room without walls<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/9-outdoor-decorating-ideas\/#3_Folding_chair_makeover\" >3. Folding chair makeover<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/9-outdoor-decorating-ideas\/#4_Get_inspired_by_your_garden\" >4. Get inspired by your garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/9-outdoor-decorating-ideas\/#5_Create_a_hanging_garden\" >5. Create a hanging garden<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/9-outdoor-decorating-ideas\/#6_Outdoor_aromatherapy\" >6. Outdoor aromatherapy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/9-outdoor-decorating-ideas\/#7_Outdoor_rugs\" >7. Outdoor rugs<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/9-outdoor-decorating-ideas\/#8_Take_your_whole_family_outside\" >8. Take your whole family outside<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.qcdesignschool.com\/blog\/2016\/04\/9-outdoor-decorating-ideas\/#9_No_space_is_too_small\" >9. No space is too small<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Keep_things_cool\"><\/span>1. Keep things cool<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nAfter a chilly winter, the last thing you want is to be chased back inside by a sun that\u2019s too hot. Bring some artificial shade to a backyard that\u2019s short on natural coverage. For a small patio or a cozy dining setup, your traditional patio umbrella is a perfect fit. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pier1.com\/outdoor\/umbrellas,default,sc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pier 1<\/a> offers a range of umbrella sizes and styles\u2014all in cheerful colors, and perfect for clients on a budget.\n\nA bigger space may need something that provides a little more coverage, though. DIY it with a sheet of canvas or other outdoor-friendly fabric strung up over your space as an airy canopy.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_A_room_without_walls\"><\/span>2. A room without walls<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nThe days of sparse, worn-out patio furnishings are over, thank goodness. Many people spend as much time as possible outside during the spring and summer\u2014so why not create a patio that offers just as much style and comfort as your living room?\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1019\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_127323815_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Decorating an outdoor &quot;room&quot;\" \/>\n\nOutdoor couch? Check. Outdoor armchairs? Check. Outdoor art, fireplace, chandeliers, pillows, and throws? Check, check, check, check, and <i>check<\/i>. Modern outdoor furniture and d\u00e9cor offer just as much selection as their traditional indoor counterparts. Many homeowners take full advantage of a large patio or semi-enclosed space to create an outdoor \u201croom\u201d\u2014minus the walls. Check out these gorgeous <a href=\"http:\/\/www.countryliving.com\/home-design\/house-tours\/g2005\/shana-feste-rustic-california-home\/?slide=10\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">California<\/a> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.countryliving.com\/home-design\/house-tours\/g1480\/schneider-southern-california-home\/?slide=9\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">patios<\/a> for some inspiration.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Folding_chair_makeover\"><\/span>3. Folding chair makeover<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nAny who loves to entertain knows the struggle of finding enough seating. Sure, you\u2019ve got a gorgeous backyard setup, but sometimes you\u2019ve just got a few too many guests to squeeze on the outdoor couch. And while those plain old folding chairs might be boring, they\u2019re also pretty useful.\n\nInstead of hiding your folding chairs at the edges of the patio, give them an update to make them a stylish addition to any event. Grab a can of spray paint and coat them in a few layers of color. If your artistic skills are up to the job, you can try out a stencil to add some interest. Otherwise, go for a few bright colors that\u2019ll make your chairs pop.\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Get_inspired_by_your_garden\"><\/span>4. Get inspired by your garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nJust as you take interior decorating inspiration from a paint shade, wallpaper pattern, or statement piece, let your garden inspire you. Greens, blues, and browns drawn from your outdoor foliage help to anchor your patio furniture. This natural palette lets your patio blend seamlessly with your garden for a true Great Outdoors experience.\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1021\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_281832782_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Bright, floral patio decor\" \/>\n\nThe cool, calming tones of garden greenery aren\u2019t your only option, though. Take your lead from your brilliant flowerbeds (or the bright flowers you wish you had) and go bold with your color choices. Your yard is the perfect place to go bold, especially if you tend to play it safe with neutrals indoors. Bright colors are fun, exciting, and seasonal. They\u2019re sure to brighten up any outdoor space, no matter the size!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Create_a_hanging_garden\"><\/span>5. Create a hanging garden<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nAn apartment terrace offers a beautiful view and a lovely breeze, but we all know they\u2019re a little short on gardening space. A high-rise suite or a postage-stamp backyard doesn\u2019t mean you have to give up gardening, though. In addition to your typical hanging pots and window flower baskets, why not try your hand at a small-scale herb garden?\n\nThis outdoor decorating idea is so popular, we\u2019ve round up not one, not two, but three different tutorials for a DIY space-saving herb garden:\n<ul>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/bloggingcornerblog.blogspot.ca\/2012\/04\/how-to-build-gutter-garden_24.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gutter garden<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.lowes.com\/creative-ideas\/porch-deck-and-patio\/hanging-bucket-herb-planter\/project#noop\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hanging Bucket Herb Planter<\/a><\/li>\n \t<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.goodhousekeeping.com\/home\/gardening\/advice\/g1007\/backyard-decorating\/?slide=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pocket garden<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1033\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_211490707_ed2.jpg\" alt=\"Hanging herb garden\" \/>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Outdoor_aromatherapy\"><\/span>6. Outdoor aromatherapy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nFor anyone who loves scented candles, incense, or fragrance diffusers, let your backyard provide you with the real deal. Any design professional knows that decorating isn\u2019t just about the visuals\u2014the way a place smells makes a big difference.\n<div style=\"overflow: auto;\">\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n\nFigure out your favorite scents and add them to your garden to add incredible fragrance to your yard. Not sure where to start? Try these fragrant favorites:\n<ul>\n \t<li>Roses<\/li>\n \t<li>Lavender<\/li>\n \t<li>Magnolia<\/li>\n \t<li>Orange trees<\/li>\n \t<li>Hydrangeas<\/li>\n \t<li>Jasmine<\/li>\n \t<li>Gardenia<\/li>\n \t<li>Sweet Pea<\/li>\n \t<li>Lilac<\/li>\n \t<li>Lily-of-the-Valley<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1026\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_58478800_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Fragrant garden\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Outdoor_rugs\"><\/span>7. Outdoor rugs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nIndoors, a rug (or two) can help unify a space, and the same idea holds outside. That makes an outdoor rug especially useful if you\u2019re trying to create our outdoor decorating idea #2. Without those walls, a big rug helps to bring your fresh-air room together.\n\nAnd just like the rest of your backyard d\u00e9cor options, an outdoor rug doesn\u2019t have to be bland. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wayfair.ca\/Area-Rugs-l167-c215386-O77704~Indoor%2FOutdoor.html?refid=GX92295562861.Outdoor%20rug~e&amp;position=1t2&amp;network=g&amp;pcrid=92295562861&amp;device=c&amp;targetid=kwd-23984752&amp;gclid=CPir7OON7ssCFQiQaQodk9UMnA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Wayfair<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pier1.com\/outdoor\/outdoor-rugs,default,sc.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pier 1<\/a> both have big selections of rugs in beautiful colors and patterns. Plus, if you go with a lighter-colored rug, you can help save your bare feet from getting burned by hot brick, stone, or concrete in the summer!\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Take_your_whole_family_outside\"><\/span>8. Take your whole family outside<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div style=\"overflow: auto;\">\n<div class=\"half-1\">\n\nThis outdoor decorating idea is for the <a href=\"\/2016\/03\/5-pet-friendly-interior-decorating-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pet lovers<\/a> out there. You love spending time outside in the spring and summer\u2014why not give your pets the same pleasure? A big outdoor pillow or dog bed is all you need for your canine friends, but it gets a little trickier for indoor animals.\n\nIf your indoor cat, rabbit, guinea pig, or other pet loves your backyard but hates being on a harness, buy or build them an outdoor enclosure. For a small animal, an outdoor hutch can provide tons of space, grass, and fresh air. Cats can be a little more adventurous, so consider an enclosure that\u2019s a little more spread out. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kittywalk.com\/outdoor.asp\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kittywalk<\/a> sells setups that are easy to move, while other companies can help you create an exciting enclosure for your cat that\u2019s a little more permanent.\n\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"half-2\">\n\n<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1030\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/04\/shutterstock_66071263_ed.jpg\" alt=\"Dog and cat out in the garden\" \/>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_No_space_is_too_small\"><\/span>9. No space is too small<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\nYes, many of us dream of a big, lush backyard\u2014but for those living in busy urban centers, that\u2019s just not possible.\n\nIf you\u2019re stuck with a tiny back garden or a thin strip of terrace, though, don\u2019t despair. Potted plants, bright d\u00e9cor, and a small bistro set can still give your home a tiny oasis. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.apartmenttherapy.com\/how-to-make-the-most-of-your-seriously-small-apartment-balcony-217277\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">This post<\/a> from Apartment Therapy will give you some great outdoor decorating ideas for small (and we mean <i>small<\/i>) spaces.\n<h3 align=\"center\"><i>Spring doesn\u2019t just bring flowers and nice weather\u2014it also kicks off house hunting season! Learn how to help your client create <a href=\"\/2014\/03\/attract-more-buyers-with-curb-appeal\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">curb appeal<\/a>.<\/i><\/h3>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Spring fever is no reason to let your sense of style slide! 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