No-one likes to sit outside in a boring and dull setting. All of us prefer to enjoy a setting that is alive, enriched and relaxing. So how can we add sparkle to a dull outdoor area? Well there are a number of ways to add sparkle to your patio but one simple and fairly easy way to do this is by the creative use of color.
First have a look at your plants. Would the ambience be helped by the addition of some natural color through plants? There’s no doubt that you can add some colorful plants to an outdoor setting and have immediate impact. For instance plants with blossoms and flowers add a touch of natural color to any outdoor setting. Also non-flowering plants come in a diverse array of green. In fact when you look at the diversity of green in the plant kingdom it is quite astonishing. So take the opportunity to add diversity and color through plants.
Second you can add color through cushions, pillows and throw rugs. This is an inexpensive way to add a dash of bright color which lifts the mood and feel of the outdoor setting. Just by adding one brightly colored garden swing cushionto your teak patio furniture can change the atmosphere. Also you don’t have to buy new patio furniture to achieve this change. Plus it easy to change by occasionally adding a new cushion or throw rug.
Another clever way to brighten up the outdoors is by umbrellas. A vibrantly colored umbrella serves as a focal point on our patio and adds sparkle to the setting.
Looking for something more bold? Why not buy a single piece of patio furniture colored with a bold primary color. Use like an umbrella as a feature that instantly capture attention when you move onto your patio. Make it a talking point, a central part of your patio furniture. An easy way to do this is to include a brightly colored hammock your patio surrounds. They are both popular, easy to use and add a relaxed feel to your patio furniture.
Art is another creative way to add color to your patio. Whilst your artwork must be suitable for all weather this can serve as a simple and attractive way to brighten your patio. Paintings, sculpture and metalwork can enhance the visual ambience of an outdoor setting, lending a unique sense of elegance and color to your space.
And if all that fails just a magnificent patio heater to your outdoors and extend its usage into the cooler months.
Add some color in these ways and even your uPVC lean to conservatory will feel like home sweet home.
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