Spring is finally here and it’s the perfect time to take a real look around. Whether it is your front porch or back patio, the outside of your home is not only an extension of your living space, but also a reflection of your style. Here are a few suggestions for a Spring update of your outdoor space:
1. Give the yard some TLC
Before considering your options for redecorating or redesigning, look around the yard. It’s time to clean up those lingering leaves, trim your bushes, clear out dead debris, give the lawn a fresh cut and get the dirt and mulch ready for new bushes and blossoms. With a clean slate, you may feel more confident to enhance the rest of your outdoor living space.
2. Reassess your current front and back outdoor areas
Giving your patio a good power washing, fixing that railing or downspout, filling in patio cracks to avoid excessive weed growth, repainting or staining your porch or deck will all make a huge difference. These spaces take a beating all year long, so maintenance now and throughout the season is key.
3. Refresh your outdoor furniture and accessories
Now that you’re ready, it’s important to decide whether your outdoor furniture is in good condition. Assess whether your furniture just needs a good cleaning, a fresh coat of paint or if the finishes are past saving. New furniture may be on your horizon if so. Cushions can always be replaced, new accessories or a new outdoor area rug can be added to give your outdoor space a fresh look and feel. Think about adding plants, lighting or drapery for a nice effect. Make sure that, if you are going to purchase items or customize anything, give yourself an early head start. There are always lead times to navigate to make sure you can get the pieces you want and to have your items delivered at the beginning of the season.
4. Not sure what to do? Call us today, we can help!
If you don’t have that design sense to pull it altogether or you are just too busy, we can help you create the outdoor spaces you have always dreamed of. Great design doesn’t happen overnight and may require some time for planning and execution, so remember to call us before the season begins. We hope to hear from you soon!
