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9 Popular Outdoor Decorating Themes

   Published Date: 03/15/2013
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When people talk about home decorating options, they are usually talking about interior decorating. The strategic choosing of furniture, art, flooring, wall coverings, and appliances for inclusion in a room is an important part of transforming a house into a home. Even an apartment or condo can be made entirely personal through the inclusion of well-chosen items. However, most discussions about home decorating neglect to mention the importance of choosing the items that will be placed in the yard and on the property surrounding your home. The outside of your home has just as much design potential as the inside, so learning about your many options is important. Once you discover the contribution that good quality pool deck furniture can make to your home’s property, you’ll be excited to see these pieces for yourself.

Outdoor Decorating Possibilities

There are a few tactics that a homeowner may consider when it comes time to choose décor items for their yard and property. Some people set out with a very clear end result in mind; they might want to construct a formal English garden, a manicured landscape with Asian influences, or a space that highlights their gardening interests. Other people start out with an idea of what they want but haven’t settled on a single theme or are willing to experiment with several ideas. And finally, some homeowners have no idea what kind of outdoor decorating theme they’d like to use or they have no specific decorating scheme in mind. Homeowners without specific plans are likely to start out buying a few basic items before discovering what colors, styles, and materials they prefer.

Some popular outdoor decorating themes include:

  1. English country garden

  2. Zen-inspired rock garden

  3. Country club estate

  4. Fantasy forest

  5. Nautical

  6. Americana

  7. Country life and cowboys

  8. French country

  9. Mediterranean retreat

If you visit your local home and garden center, you’re sure to find many more sources of inspiration. You can also look on the Internet or in home decorating magazines or books about gardening and landscaping. There are rich sources of inspiration right at your fingertips.

Conveying Your Theme

Once you’ve decided on what outdoor decorating theme you’d like to explore, then it’s time to make a few purchases. Even if you aren’t sure what overall theme you want to add to your yard there are still certain items, such as lawn chairs, that will fit in anywhere.

As you begin shopping for your themed items you’ll probably notice that many of them command a surprisingly high price. Cost is one of the biggest differences between décor items meant for use indoors and those meant for outdoor use. There are some good reasons for this. For one thing, outdoor decorating items tend to be much larger in size. Small items are easier to break and can get lost very easily. If you’re going to spend money on outdoor decorating then make sure that the things you buy can be seen! Even if an item looks large on a store shelf, once it’s placed outside it might be too small. It’s better to spend a few extra dollars and buy a sculpture or item that’s intended for outdoor use. These are more durable and will last much longer than indoor use items that might cost less at the outset.

With a little planning it’s possible to find excellent items that will perfectly fit your outdoor decorating theme. Take your time and cultivate this space; there’s no need to buy everything right away. And most of all, enjoy yourself!

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