Living In The Great Outdoors

With the days getting shorter and the recent cooler temperatures we are reminded that in Ohio it’s a good idea to enjoy the outdoors while we can.

One of the current top ten trends in home design—both new buildings and redesigns—is the importance of outdoor living spaces.

As homeowners begin to turn away from the dog eat dog world of commerce, and towards the desire and need to be close to family and friends, outdoor design has struck a very meaningful chord. Couple this with the increased interest of homeowners and builders in eco-friendliness, and you will see why this outdoor living trend is not going away anytime soon.

The great outdoors is now allowing homeowners to easily add more “rooms” without adding big expenses. Decks and patios just outside the back door or just beyond the sliding glass give families phenomenal options for added space and more time together.

Have you been trying to get the family together? Setting up exterior kitchens and cozy outside seating groupings almost demand gathering and entertaining. Today’s outdoor furnishings and fabrics are sturdier and more beautiful than ever. Play around with sophisticated sinks and outside kitchen grills, lovely accessories including framed art and mirrors, elaborate planters, sconces, and even outdoor lighting fixtures, to make being outside more special than ever.
Go Neutral on seating pieces and tables (tan, ecru, gray, and deep green for example), and leave room for lots of color in your gardens, on your outdoor soft fashions, and in your yard art and accessories, letting them take center stage.

If you would like help in designing your perfect outdoor space I would be happy to work with you.