Homeowners that truly decorate their homes don’t just stop at the living room or the kitchen, they take their new decor all the way outside to their patios, sun rooms, porches and decks. Many are now treating these “outdoor rooms” with the attention that they deserve as extended living areas of their homes. The furniture industry has responded with lots of new choices in outdoor lighting as well as furnishings that come in a variety of textures, patterns and colors. This enables the homeowner to create a beautiful living space to enjoy with friends and family as you can see when you visit this website.

There are exposed areas to consider for decorating, such as gardens, patios and decks, but there are also areas that are protected from the elements either partially or totally, such as porches, gazebos and sun rooms.

You can even coordinate your outdoor space design with your indoor decor or the exterior design and style of your home depending upon where you access the room from, either the front of your home or off another decorated room toward the back of the house. The best way to get started is to go outside and look at your home from the backyard, sideyard or street. Think about the size of the furnishing you want to use.

There are a lot of different styles and sizes for you to choose from for your indoor/outdoor furnishings, either to fill up the space or to save space in smaller areas. Consider what furnishings would work best in the space, for example debating the purchase of an over-sized wicker chair over a folding bistro-style chair. If you have a large deck the bistro chairs might look too small, but if you have a small porch, the over-sized wicker might make the space too cramped.

The next thing to do is to look at the space you want to decorate from the inside, through windows and doors, to see if you would do well to extend your interior decor to the outdoor space. Another thing to consider are the focal points of your exterior, such as a beautiful bush or flower bed in the garden that would be enhanced by a muted, pale color design or drowned out by a brightly colored design. You also want to make sure that the outdoor furnishings you choose won’t block the view of the outside from the inside.

Once you decide to go online, what style or theme you want to go with and define the space that you have available for furnishings and accessories, you’ll be ready to start creating a specific plan for your outdoor design. Make sure to always keep in mind what you want to get out of the space, either as a play spot for children, an entertaining area with dining, cooking or conversation, or just a comfortable place to sunbathe, sleep or enjoy a good book.