Spring is here and decorating is in the air. We all love putting out fresh new looks in our homes this time of year, but have you thought recently about the outside? Often we're so busy decorating or redecorating inside, we forget to do the same outside as well. We won't waste your time any further - these outdoor decorating tips are easy to read, easy to follow, and by the time you're through you'll want to get crackin' and spruce up your outdoor area!
Paint. You can paint the entire house and trim, or simply touch up the trim alone... either way will make a huge impact on how your home looks to the passing public.
Porch or patio - to decorate or not to decorate? You can make your home look more beautiful in an instant if you have a porch or patio, simply by buying or introducing new furniture outside. Maybe you have existing patio furniture - some new cushions or covers can come in really handy. Other quick patio spruce ups can be as simple as putting out a few flowering potted plants, adding gnomes or statues, or putting a small water fountain into the space.
Make your home feel welcoming with walkways. Improve your outdoor presentation instantly with walkways that make your home look cozier and more inviting. Imagine your boring old walkway spiced up on both sides with any number of neat add-ons, that include annual flowers like petunias, solar walkway lights (this is especially cool) or a simple garden bed edging. If you don't already have a walkway and want to create one, I think the prettiest are those made of stone. Add an extra decorative touch by making the walkway curve or wind a bit to your front door instead of leading straight there.
Yard ornaments. Some of the many ways you can make your yard look more ornate include installing a lantern light placed on a pole, or buying a wheelbarrow or a miniature bird house. Putting a little something extra in your yard defines you and your tastes, plus it gives your home a more unique personality that stands out from your neighbors.
Flowers, Plants, Vines & Bushes. It is also very popular, and putting out those plants is maybe even the fastest way to go. Annuals are available in full bloom when purchased in the springtime, and can add some color to your yard in an instant. Make the colors flow by planting some perennials in addition to the annuals. Then once the annuals are starting to die out, you'll have something to replace them. And as these perennials keep on sprouting in coming years, you won't be running out of color in your yard or garden for quite a while.
Paint. You can paint the entire house and trim, or simply touch up the trim alone... either way will make a huge impact on how your home looks to the passing public.
Porch or patio - to decorate or not to decorate? You can make your home look more beautiful in an instant if you have a porch or patio, simply by buying or introducing new furniture outside. Maybe you have existing patio furniture - some new cushions or covers can come in really handy. Other quick patio spruce ups can be as simple as putting out a few flowering potted plants, adding gnomes or statues, or putting a small water fountain into the space.
Make your home feel welcoming with walkways. Improve your outdoor presentation instantly with walkways that make your home look cozier and more inviting. Imagine your boring old walkway spiced up on both sides with any number of neat add-ons, that include annual flowers like petunias, solar walkway lights (this is especially cool) or a simple garden bed edging. If you don't already have a walkway and want to create one, I think the prettiest are those made of stone. Add an extra decorative touch by making the walkway curve or wind a bit to your front door instead of leading straight there.
Yard ornaments. Some of the many ways you can make your yard look more ornate include installing a lantern light placed on a pole, or buying a wheelbarrow or a miniature bird house. Putting a little something extra in your yard defines you and your tastes, plus it gives your home a more unique personality that stands out from your neighbors.
Flowers, Plants, Vines & Bushes. It is also very popular, and putting out those plants is maybe even the fastest way to go. Annuals are available in full bloom when purchased in the springtime, and can add some color to your yard in an instant. Make the colors flow by planting some perennials in addition to the annuals. Then once the annuals are starting to die out, you'll have something to replace them. And as these perennials keep on sprouting in coming years, you won't be running out of color in your yard or garden for quite a while.
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