Spring is just around the corner. This is the best time to get out of our winter torpor and hit the outdoors. Let us now ditch our den and awaken the slumbering bear within us.
Whether it's horsing around with your kids, having an al fresco lunch or BBQ, or simply lounging around on your favorite recliner, the outdoor area of our homes provide ample spaces for our relaxing, fun and brisk activities.
Maybe, it's also high time to consider refurbishing your home exteriors such as the garden or the patio. You can check out this compilation of fresh new ideas to revamp the outdoors:
Take It To The Next Level
One of the hottest trends in outdoor living nowadays is the use of multi-level patio or landscapes according to a blog at Belgard.com. The use of multi-levelling can solve your problems when it comes to elevation grade, aside from the fact that it gives your garden a refreshing touch.
You can make use of large natural stones or unpolished granite for the steps or opt for creative and colorful designs like ceramic tiles and mosaic for the riser of each steps.
The Use of Flowery Pergolas or Arbors
Most outdoor areas in different homes have covered portions. And, one of the fresh ideas you can make is the use of wooden or metal frameworks that allows flowering plants to climb onto as suggested at Realty Times.com. These pergolas add a very natural look as much as it functions as a welcome shade to the elements.
Taking Indoor Living to the Outside
The trends also suggest that indoor living goes beyond the four corners of our homes. Today, home designs have taken the living room area and the kitchen to the outdoors.
Outdoor living areas resemble that of the indoor with the use of comfy seats, fireplaces, flat-screen television on the walls, and other items once thought to be for indoors only. The kitchen can have the usual indoor amenities such as refrigerators, stoves, cabinetry, and kitchen sink.
Water Features for The Garden
The use of water features is always a nice addition to the outdoor landscapes as mentioned in HGTV. We can't deny the soothing sound of the water or just the cool look of a water fountain in one corner. The water features nowadays can range from small and portable self-contained systems to the more expensive manmade water falls or pond.
Get That Tropical Feel
According to Trex.com, bringing that tropical vibe into your outdoor space is one of the top outdoor living designs this 2015. You can recreate your favorite tropical getaway by adding tiki torches, cabanas, and a deck island.
