Extend your square footage with an outdoor living space
The Home Depot has compiled three easy steps to help homeowners create an inviting outdoor area they can savour all season long:
Select a Colour Scheme: Create a cohesive look by matching outdoor colours and themes to those you already have indoors. For example, coordinate the colour of your throw pillows or patio umbrella outside to match an indoor accent wall that's visible from the backyard. Make the periphery of your outdoor space pop by incorporating complementary colours schemes in your flower beds and along garden pathways.
Seat with Style: As you would with the interior of your home, when planning an outdoor seating area you should keep in mind the type of entertaining that will be done. If you will use the space most often for family meals, a great dining set with lots of seating is the perfect fit. For those entertaining friends in the evening, a comfy conversation set can help create the right mood. And don't forget a lounger or two for enjoying lazy summer days under the sun or curling-up with a great book under the stars.
Spruce up your Space: With the wide range of outdoor accessories now available that are specially designed to withstand outdoor elements year round, don't be afraid to experiment. Dress up your outdoor space by adding a planter or even a small fountain.
More information on all the products you need to create the perfect outdoor space can be found at your local The Home Depot store or online at
www.homedepot.ca.
www.newscanada.com
For more ideas or to find related services, visit our
Landscape and Garden section.