Outdoor Decorating Ideas Guide

How To Transform Your Life And Your Yard

And it's uber easy! Plus, the Guide is here to help.




















Hi, Merci here again.

You've probably noticed that people everywhere are discovering the joy of turning ho-hum outdoor spaces into something really special.

Me, too!

Whatever your outdoor space is like, use the Outdoor Decorating Ideas Guide. It has useful and unique ideas for making your space the best it can be.

These make-it-yourself outdoor decor mini-projects and tips are quick, easy, inexpensive, and fun.

In fact, the entire easy outdoor decor site is here for your outdoor decorating pleasure. So take some time and browse around. It's fabulous!

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Outdoor Decorating Ideas Mini-Projects

Why not color coordinate your flowers with the fabric on your vinyl wicker chairs or over-sized chaise lounge pillows.

Hang Moravian stars from any outdoor ceiling to create your own celestial lighting. Or hang oriental candle lanterns from the roof stiles.

Create a natural habitat for the neighborhood birds. Have each family member paint a nesting gourd in their own creative style and hang them up to add to the happy ambience.

If you're thinking flowers, you should definitely focus on perennial bulbs.

It's so much less expensive than replacing all your annuals every year. And a lot less work.

Plant your bulbs just once, and have continuous color from spring through fall -- forever more.

Plant the bulbs that grow the tallest flowers closest to the back. And plant the bulbs that grow the shortest flowers farther away towards the front.

Make sure to leave paths open for foot traffic, unless you're going for something unique.

I'd even plant some of the bulbs along the garden path.

For instant color, go for inexpensive annuals like geraniums, sweet potato vine or marigolds. Plant them in groupings, or mix it up.

If you're the fearless type and enjoy wacky outdoor decorating ideas, plant some of the bulbs and annuals inside of your outdoor room!

Container gardens make perfect yard accessories when you're looking for easy outdoor decorating ideas.

You'll need 2 or 3 plant stands of different heights. Then get plants you're fond of that have different heights and transfer them to the containers.

Now play around with the plant stands and containers until you're satisfied with the look.

Furniture Outdoor Decorating Ideas

	Think long term outdoor durability. Metal is your friend -- it will last for centuries. Plastic resin or vinyl wicker make fabulous outdoor furniture, too.    These not only look great, but they're lightweight, crazy-durable, extremely comfortable and may also last for centuries. I've got $10 resin Adirondack-style chairs that have been outdoors for 3 years now. They're decorated with overstuffed pillows on the seats and the backs. Only the pillows live inside during winter -- the chairs stay out. They're power-washed at the beginning of the season. And they look as good now as they did when they were brand new!  What about adding a chaise lounge or foot rests to your decorating scheme. Sitting is great, but lounging is better -- especially in an outdoor room where you’ll spend lots of time. Why not outfit your outdoor space with a table and chairs during the week for carefree alfresco dining. On weekends, change things up a little and outfit it for more leisurely activities. Here’s an idea: Get an inexpensive 4-inch foam pad that's cut to fit the dimensions of your outdoor room floor. Cover the mattress with weather-worthy fabric. Use the same fabric to make pillow shams and put them on big body pillows. Now spend the weekend in your fresh-air family room. You’ll have lots of space for conversation, reading, and napping. You may never live indoors again!

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