Design Tips to Build Your Backyard Sanctuary
May is the perfect time to start building your backyard sanctuary! With the arrival of spring, everyone feels the familiar urge to spend more time outside in the sun. It’s easy to create an outdoor space as chic and inviting as your brand new home.
Start with Landscape
Every beautiful backyard starts with a detailed landscape plan – this includes choosing plants, trees, flowers, deck options, sun and shade spaces, living areas, and water features. Fortunately, there are many new apps that can help you navigate the planning process as simply as possible. Some of our favourites are:
Choose Furniture That Focuses on Flow
Once your landscape plan is solid, it’s time to start picking your outdoor furniture. When shopping for your patio set, consider both comfort and design. Exterior areas should be a natural extension of your interior living environment; bringing your indoor colour scheme and furniture style to your outdoor space will create a seamless flow between both areas. If you’ve chosen a modern interior with shades of greys and neutrals, outdoor sets with similar shades and accent pieces will complement this perfectly. If your home is designed with a more traditional or transitional interior, gravitate towards the same style of furniture for your outdoor space. A perfect backyard includes fun + functional accessories; don’t forget the rug, lighting, accent pillows, towels and heat elements.
Here are some stylish patio furniture and accessory ideas from our designer to help you prep your outdoor space for those long, warm days lounging outside:
For the Modernist
Gluckstein Home Lucca 7-Piece Dining Set, The Bay
Glucksetin Home Lucca 3-Piece Conversation Set. The Bay
KORHANI Three Piece Berwick Rug Set, The Bay
EAL FLAME Baltic Outdoor Rectangular Propane Fire Table, The Bay
DYNA-GLO Stainless Steel Pyramid Flame Patio Heater, The Bay,
CORLIVING Deluxe Offset Patio Umbrella, The Bay,
For the Traditionalist
ÄPPLARÖ Table + 8 reclining chairs, Ikea
ÄPPLARÖ 4-seat conversation set, outdoor, Ikea
ÄPPLARÖ Chaise lounger, Ikea
MORUM Rug flatwoven, in/outdoor, Ikea
SEGLARÖ / SVARTÖ Offset patio umbrella with base, tilting. Ikea
BORRBY Lantern for block candle, Ikea
SOMMAR 2018 Cushion cover, Ikea
SOMMAR 2018 Beach towel, Ikea
For the Investor
Majorca Classic Customizable Sectional, Restoration Hardware
Belgian Trestle Teak Rectangular Dining Table, Restoration Hardware
Perennials Heathered Diamond Outdoor Rug, Restoration Hardware
Perennials Palm Beach Pillow Collection, Restoration Hardware
Cardiff Lantern, Restoration Hardware
Ruuci® 8’ Square Bay Master Cantilever Satin Aluminum Umbrella, Restoration Hardware
Amalfi Beach Towel Collection, Restoration Hardware
Infrared Floor Telescoping Patio Heater, Restoration Hardware
Start designing your space today and you’ll have the ideal outdoor living area to enjoy with your family and friends all summer long.