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An outdoor patio is the perfect place to entertain friends or just enjoy being outdoors with your family. To make your patio warm, inviting, and enjoyable for many years to come, know the elements that are absolutely necessary for patio decor and function. Here are some decorating tips and advice for your outdoor project. Raised Garden Pool Create an inexpensive, raised garden pond for a twist on the usual in-ground fishpond. Use any container that holds water. Just make sure that it is safe if you plan to stock it with fish. Plastic kiddie pools or large flowerpots go on sale at the end of swimming and gardening season. Both make good ponds when properly landscaped to hide unnatural lines. For a realistic appearance, drape sheet moss, real or fake, over the sides of bright, unnatural colored kiddie pools. Use potted flowers, tall grasses and dense foliage plants to cover the rest of the perimeter. Miniature water lilies and other small statured water plants make good additions to backyard ponds. Make an Outdoor Gallery Think of collecting unique, quirky, and even weird looking items from yard sales, junk stores, or even unusual looking limbs and stones. Paint some pieces with bold colors or leave them rustic and weathered. It is a good idea to seal metal and wood against decay. Old mirrors, even if broken, make good space-doubling garden additions. Use outcast paintings and sculptures by displaying them on tables, fences, and nestled between flowers. Even something that seems unattractive can look nice when repainted and displayed on a nice outdoor table. Seating: Patio Sofas The most important aspect of any patio is seating. While you want it to be visually appealing, the bigger issue is comfort, so invest in comfortable cushions with durable outdoor fabrics of your choice to bring in color. Think about colors that complement your home and the rest of your outdoor space when buying cushions. DirectBuy Cincinnati offers different outdoor decor and furniture pieces perfect for your patio. The best patio furniture to buy is metal. Wicker and plastic are fine for temporary seating, but they will not stand up to the elements long term. Think of buying a love seat and at least two other chairs so you can group them together and seat four to five people. Bamboo Wind Chimes Wind chimes are a breeze to make at home. They add a soft, pleasant tickling to a breezy day and an understated decorative touch to your yard. Bamboo already comes in an ideal shape, making it a natural choice for wind chimes. Clean and Rearrange Spruce up items you already own. Refinish garden furniture and concrete patios. For the cost of bleach, scrub brushes, and a few gallons of exterior paint, you can have furniture that looks new. Purchase discount pillows and throws at end of season sales for the crowning touch. Repaint your concrete or brick patio, paths and other permanent fixtures with your favorite colors. Remember, outdoor areas can handle bolder, brighter colors that indoor rooms would have a problem pulling off. Outdoor decorating is not limited to outdoor living spaces, but also includes landscaping designs. You can decorate outdoor living space to complement your taste and inside decor. Visit this page for your outdoor decor and furniture needs.
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