Create An Outdoor Living Space You Can’t Wait To Come Home To

July has arrived and with the Canada Day festivities complete, many people are looking ahead to some well-deserved summer vacation time. Staycations are becoming increasingly popular with many homeowners choosing to create outdoor living spaces that allow them to make memories as they enjoy time with family and friends in their own backyard.

4 Tips for Creating a Welcoming Outdoor Living Space You Can Enjoy All Summer Long

Seating

Gone are the days where outdoor seating is limited to plastic lawn chairs and a wooden picnic table. Major brands have recognized that homeowners are choosing to invest in quality pieces to create their very own outdoor oasis in the city.

Popular seating options include:

Conversational sets: More and more, homeowners are forgoing the traditional dining set in favour of a more informal conversational set.

Dining sets: A traditional fixture, modern outdoor dining sets have been given an updated look with a variety of seating styles and textures. 

Shade

To enjoy the full benefits of your space, it’s important to provide an adequate amount of shade to your area so that you’re able to enjoy the warmth of summer while staying protected from the sun’s rays.

Two popular choices for sunshade include:

Pergolas: Pergolas continue to be a popular choice for shading both conversational sets and smaller dining sets.

Large Offset Patio Umbrella: these umbrellas give a touch of luxury to your space and provide ample shade to many conversational sets.

Landscaping

Add a pop of colour to your outdoor space with beautiful blooms this summer. Want the benefits of softscape without the commitment that a full-fledged garden entails? Purchase colourful pots and urns of your favourite summer annuals. Don’t forget to consider the sun/shade requirements based on your outdoor area.

Accessories

Not just for indoors, there are many ways to accessorize your outdoor living area to give it that special finishing touch and pull together your space. Colour scheme: warm or cool; patterned or solid the choice is yours.

Outdoor rugs: perfect for placement under a conversational table, they add definition to your gathering space.

Throw pillows: when selecting your throw pillows for your outdoor space, it’s important to ensure that they are made of weather-resistant fabric. This will help to protect them from the elements.

Storage: A deck box is an excellent addition to any backyard space to preserve and store cushions when they’re not in use. Available in a variety of styles you can purchase one that complements the style of your conversational set so that it blends into the background.

Always on the lookout for design inspiration, we’d love to see pictures of your outdoor living areas. Share your pics with us using #erinsimcoecounty

How will you transform your outdoor living space this summer? Leave a comment we’d love to hear from you.

Erin