5 Tips for
Outdoor Summer Decor By Chris H. Olsen
1. Create an entertaining space in your front yard. Whether a custom-built wood pergola with wooden benches or a more elaborate fireplace or fire pit and patio, take advantage of your front view and your neighbors will love you for it. 2. Add drama by introducing several large potted containers. As I always say, “Shove it and Cram it!” with a full assortment of different plants that will give you a lovely floral arrangement. 3. The easiest and most affordable way to make your yard look 300 percent better is to simply rebark your flower beds and add some seasonal color. 4. Personal accessories can change any look from drab to fab. If you have
unsightly elements in your landscape, dress them up with personal items. 5. Color your world by decorating the exterior or your home with vibrant outdoor décor and furniture. Mix and match different styles of furniture as well as wall art, and your neighbors will be envious. Lifestyle guru and master designer Chris H. Olsen dares to be different in his distinctive designs. He is featured twice a week on KTHV 11 and is a regular contributor for many national publications. He loves sharing his passion for gardening and design, as well as entertaining at his Little Rock home that he shares with his two fur babies, Baker and Ella, that he rescued. Living life to the fullest is what Chris is all about!
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Photos courtesy of Chris H. Olsen
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