Using Exterior Rugs To Embellish Outdoor Living Spaces

Using Exterior Rugs To Embellish Outdoor Living Spaces

Exterior area rugs are both utilitarian and beautiful. With their various colors, sizes, shapes and patterns, they complement the outdoors very well. You can use them anywhere in the outdoor rooms such as under a table on the patio, at the entrance and under the seats. These rugs can also cover flooring that has a fair share of imperfections. Use them to cover dents on the floor surface while accentuating the area.

What to consider when selecting outdoor rugs

1. Material 

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How to Design a Front Porch That Will Amaze!

How to Design a Front Porch That Will Amaze!

Front porches are not only trendy but also inviting. They provide a nice and a comfortable area to entertain guests and spend time with family. Hence, it is important for a home designer to give a lot of attention to the design of the front porch. There are several design ideas for porches. The design you select must be commensurate with the space available, the needs of the client and their budget.

Tips for creating an outstanding porch

Consider the scale of the porch

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Five Tips on Selecting a Fence for Your Home

Five Tips on Selecting a Fence for Your Home

Installing a fence may seem as the easiest landscaping project, but it is more than meets the eye. With several varying materials, it is important to take time to choose the best fence, which will meet the needs of the client. Does the owner have children and pets? Do they want some privacy and security? You should be able to answer the aforementioned questions, before you start your search for the best fence for the yard you are remodeling. 

Here are a few tips to make this a success:

1. Consider the needs of the client first

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Need Garden Furniture? Here is How to Choose the Best One

Need Garden Furniture? Here is How to Choose the Best One

Garden furniture comes in different materials including, wood, metal and plastic. Each of the materials has its own definitive characteristics that make it suitable to fit in the garden. There are also pieces for all kinds of style and budget. Unlike the indoor furniture, outdoor furniture pieces are exposed to various weather elements. It becomes important to choose an item that will withstand the pressure, accentuate the space and offer the needed comfort.

What to consider when selecting garden furniture

1. Materials 

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How to Decorate the Porch During Fall

How to Decorate the Porch During Fall

Suppose a client emails you and wants your advice as an interior designer on how they should spruce up their porch for the fall. How would you advise them? As an exterior designer, you will have to give free advice sometimes.  It comes with the turf! Every day of your job is not all about money and design. 

Here is some advice for decorating the porch for the fall:

Creating the best viewpoint is necessary. The front porch must then be tailored to portray the sweetness of the fall season. It is not a difficult venture though. For instance, if there are already potted plants, all you will need is to add some elements that will connote the harvesting period.

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