Wednesday, July 17, 2013 - North Shore News - A25
Creating an outdoor space to share with family and friends doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult to design.
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Simple design tips Summer time is patio time. And whether your idea of a backyard get-together involves cocktails and canapés or hot dogs and root beer, putting together a usable outdoor space shouldn’t be too difficult.
Adding colour is a simple step that doesn’t have to cost a lot of money. Choose a few main pieces and dress them up with colourful throws or cushions. Buying one or two lounger chairs and an ottoman and table with a couple of chairs does not have to be a big investment, says Samieian.
“In the summertime I think people use their patio space more than their indoor space,” says Sara Samieian of Moe’s Home Collection. “A lot of people are investing in it just like their indoor space.”
“Pick a couple of pieces you really like and bring in some toss cushions from inside,” she notes.
Samieian (seen in the photo at right) says many people are spending a lot of money on outdoor backyard spaces, but there are ways to cut down on costs while perking up a patio area.
When picking a colour to use outside, Samieian says you may want to consider the location of the patio. If it is separated from the living room by just a glass door, you may want to consider continuing
the colour theme from inside to outside so it doesn’t clash.
ordered each year rather than buying a whole new furniture set every summer.
“But if your patio is separated from your home then you can really do anything you want, it doesn’t need to tie in,” she says, adding she’s done a lot with green this season.
When putting together an outdoor space, Samieian suggests starting with the furniture. “Start with the seating, start with the sofa or the sectional, then add the coffee table, then add the toss cushions and end tables,” she says.
Colour is definitely in, she notes. Last year, there were a lot of greys and taupes, but this year’s patio furniture tends to include more colour, such as a white dining table with orange, grey, blue, and white chairs around it. One way to incorporate colour without clashing is to invest in neutral frames but tie the toss cushions together with the same tones. Cushions can be custom-
It’s OK to have different colours on the furniture, but it’s a good idea to match the fabrics and the frames, she adds. “You don’t really want to clash in the weave.” Choosing modular pieces helps provide flexibility. A sectional with modular
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forget the accessories. Vases, pictures, mirrors, ottomans, even small tabletop fireplaces can add a nice touch. Samieian says accessories can be brought from inside rooms to an outdoor space as long as you remember to bring them back inside when you’re done, or store them in a place where they won’t get wet or dirty. The key to creating a great space is to make it useable but comfortable, she notes.
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