Elevate the design and décor of your outdoor patio with expert tips from East Coast interior designer, Lisa Melone Cloughen. Here are some ideas to get you started!
Plants
- Outdoor spaces need greenery.
- Consider container gardening on your patio, mixing a variety of urn and planter styles.
- Think large-scale classically inspired urns with mid-century drip or sleek glazed pots or zinc contemporary urns.
- Fill the small and larger urns with a variety of plants based on color, texture and dimension.
- Consider mixing taller plants with ivy and moss spilling over the sides.
- Bold color combinations such as orange and purple look really great, too. And for smaller, tabletop arrangements consider a mix of succulents, all of which add to the visual interest of the space.
Furniture
- In terms of furniture and upholstery, outdoor spaces do not need to match.
- Have sofa and club chairs that are the same style. Mix different chair cushions in a color or pattern that compliments the sofa.
- Mix a variety of furniture, including pieces you would normally use indoors, assuming it can withstand weather conditions.
- Look for garden seats with unique shapes, size and glazes. Mixing contemporary and traditional styles gives a unique touch.
- Group garden seats in a corner and surround them with a variety of plants, lanterns or sculptural garden elements. This will create a beautiful and relaxing focal point and a great backdrop to a seating area.
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