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3 Ways To Improve Your Outdoor Space

With the weather being so great, have you been spending a lot of time outside? I know I have! If you have too and you’re just tired of the same old outdoor space, consider some of these quick tips to improve your deck, porch, or other outdoor space.

With the weather being so great, have you been spending a lot of time outside?  I know I have!  If you have too and you’re just tired of the same old outdoor space, consider some of these quick tips to improve your deck, porch, or other outdoor space.

1.  Container Gardens.  Gardens are always beautiful, but by utilizing containers to plant some beautiful and colorful flowers you can stager the height and really use your plants as décor.  If flowers aren’t your thing, certain veggies like tomatoes are great for container planting, and an herb garden is always an excellent choice!

2.  Pillows.  Pick up several beautiful, fun, fluffy pillows made from outdoor fabrics.  They’ll withstand sand and rain, are easy to clean, and will brighten up your seating in a jif!  Find some that appeal to your sense of style, or pick up a few bright prints to add a pop of color to your space.

3.  Rugs.  You can make your deck or porch seem much more like an outdoor room if you utilize a beautiful outdoor rug.  A rug will add a cozy feel to the space, help define the area, and add texture which is always a great styling tip.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you — 302-644-2266.

5 Ways To Create A Backyard Oasis

To develop a backyard oasis, you really need to view your yard as an extension of your living space. With summer approaching, there’s never been a better time!

Develop atmosphere. Many decks are underutilized wooden structures and often a patio is just a slab of concrete, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Create an oasis feel to these spaces by adding texture and color. This can be done through plants, furniture, paint, architectural elements, and more. Remember, your backyard should be an extension of your house, so when you are considering your outdoor space, think of it as another room to decorate.

To develop a backyard oasis, you really need to view your yard as an extension of your living space.  With summer approaching, there’s never been a better time!

Develop atmosphere.  Many decks are underutilized wooden structures and often a patio is just a slab of concrete, but it doesn’t have to be that way.  Create an oasis feel to these spaces by adding texture and color.  This can be done through plants, furniture, paint, architectural elements, and more.  Remember, your backyard should be an extension of your house, so when you are considering your outdoor space, think of it as another room to decorate.

Make it private.  Your outdoor space will seem more glamorous if it seems enclosed.  Adding lattice, a pergola or landscaping to create a privacy screen will help create the feeling of an oasis.  Of course, a fence always works too, but it might not be as elegant!

Create shade.  To create a welcoming space that you want to stay in all day, there needs to be a spot where you can find relief from the sun.  Add some trees, an awning, or an umbrella for immediate shade.  Or you can combine privacy and shade by growing vines along a pergola.

Add lighting.  A true outdoor oasis should be utilized throughout the year, not just on the longest summer days.  In order to do this you need to add some outdoor lighting.  Porch lights, dimmable lamps, solar-powered lights are all good options.

Furnish for use.  There are so many great options for outdoor furniture these days, and much of what is available is just as beautiful and comfortable as indoor furniture.  Wood, aluminum, iron and synthetics are all options.  Think about the style you would like your outdoor space to convey and go from there.

Thinking of buying or selling a home in Sussex County?  Give us a call at Cooper Realty Associates and put us to work for you – 302-856-6434.