Staying indoors is the new going out. With most places being restricted and the fear of infection, there has never been a better time to invest in making your home look beautiful. Outdoor living areas allow you to enjoy your home in a different way. Think of moments of solitude on the patio, family barbecues and a chance to enjoy the fresh air and the smells of your environment. Current design trends are more inclined towards bringing that feeling of calm in outdoor living areas. To find out more, read on!

1.    Get the basics in place

When you are looking to revamp your outdoor area, there are a few basics that need to be in place so that the rest of what you will add later can blend in easily. You need to have comfortable outdoor seating whether it is a sofa, loveseat, bistro chairs or armchairs. These must have padded cushioning that will make it nice to spend time outside.

Next, you will need a cocktail table or site tables where you can put your drinks. Outdoor lighting also helps create a relaxing ambiance. You can hang a string of festival lights or have lanterns in which you can put candles later on. You can finish the look with some outdoor accessories such as pillows, throw blankets, poufs, and planted centrepieces.

2.    Get some warm outdoor accents

Now that you know the basics that need to be in place, we can move on to the current trends that you can use to make your outdoor space shine. Softer shades of yellow, pink, green and orange are very popular. These warm tones give pops of colour to decorative lighting, rugs and even the outdoor furniture. Don’t hesitate to be creative with your colour palette, this is the time to fully express yourself in your design.

3.    Create an experience-based space

This year, outdoor design trends are more focused on creating spaces that are nice to spend time in an utilise. Think of what you will want to use the space for and then you can come up with a design that allows that to happen. If you are big on outdoor cooking, let your design reflect that. Other activities that you can highlight in your design include meditation, yoga and reading.  

The outdoor space you create must be an extension of your home. Aim to achieve that same level of intimacy that you feel indoors in your outdoor space. This can be done by getting the right lighting and choosing furniture that blend seamlessly together.

At Work, Leisure, Play we specialise in home décor. We have a big catalogue that you can choose from. Contact us today and we can help you start the journey towards a beautiful home.