Lackluster patio decorations making you wonder where to start? Don’t let the spring and summer fly by without considering your options. With a simple plan and some healthy inspiration, your outdoor living space can turn into the backyard paradise.  Create the retreat you can’t wait to come home to by bringing the indoor comforts out, adding a dramatic structure to create definition and always illuminating the right areas.

The Indoors Come Out: There are nearly as many furniture options for the outdoors as there are for the indoors.  So, don’t think you’ll be limited while looking for patio furniture.  Find your style and communicate your personal design taste through high quality outdoor furniture that has the elegance of interiors.  Find storage units like buffets and shelving that can keep outdoor patio supplies at the ready!

Take it Up a Notch:  You can take this advice literally or figuratively.  Create lofty covered spaces with tall arbors, pergolas and pool-side gazebos.  Or, make a  grand impact with a built-in jacuzzi or custom swing bed.  Enjoy the shade, the winding vines and flowers, or the bubbling pleasures of  hot tub along with newfound appreciation for your property.

Light it Up:  Draw the feelings of depth and warmth into your outdoor patio space with the use of outdoor lighting.  Whether you line your deck with lighted post caps, install lighted outdoor ceiling fans, employ outdoor table lamps and floor lamps, or just decorate your pergola with soft white Christmas lights… you’ll be increasing the functionality of your space.  Along with this accent lighting, consider the use of a dimmer to adjust the mood for every occasion.