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10 Enviable Indoor/Outdoor Living Spaces

July 3, 2017

indoor/outdoor living spaces

With summer in full swing, I’ve been talking a lot about outdoor spaces. The season is so short around here, that I want to get the most out of it and help you do the same. You can read about how to create a memorable front entrance here and the perfect patio here. Everyone wants an outdoor space they can enjoy, whether it be for relaxing for entertaining guests. When creating the perfect outdoor space, lighting, furniture, and space need to be considered. You need the right furniture to fit into the space to make a functional yet stylish space. Here’s a link to The Charming Bench Company if you would like to take a look at some of the garden furniture they have to offer. It might give you the inspiration you need to create your own unique outdoor living area.

Something that’s become increasingly popular in recent years is indoor/outdoor living spaces. Spaces that seamlessly transition the interior of a home to the exterior. And why not? Doing so increases the living space dramatically while ushering in a tonne of natural light. Lighting is also a great way of bringing the outside, in. For example a Lantaarnpalen (lamp-post) could add a quirky touch to a reception room or patio. It’s all about finding what works for your personal style. I’m particularly loving oversized windows that swing open and black steal details. With a little forthought and planning this interior design trend can be incorporated into your home’s design quite easily. Before you start, consider cleaning your gutters and eavestrough just to make the windows impact even more great! This can be done yourself if you have the right equipment, but it’s not easy. Perhaps it’s best to contact the Clean Pro Gutter Cleaning Jacksonville team instead. Anyway, to get you started, I’ve pulled together ten enviable spaces 🙂

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Make an Entrance

June 26, 2017

make an entrance

Last week I shared inspiration to create the perfect patio to enjoy the summer months.  Today, I’m shifting to the front of the house with keys to creating an entrance that is inviting and well styled.  All 6 suggestions are inexpensive and can be accomplished in an afternoon leaving plenty of time to whip up some lemonade before guests arrive!

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The Perfect Patio

June 19, 2017

The Perfect Patio

I’m not sure why, but summer always sneaks up on me! Despite the endless yearning, I find I’m scrambling every year to get my outdoor space ready. And truthfully, it’s usually days (or moments) before entertaining outside that my space really comes together! However this year, I have to say, I was very well prepared. We recently got our patio redone so I spent a while looking at flagstones from Westminster Stone. Once I decided which slabs I wanted, I called some local builders and it was done within a couple of days! Unfortunately, I’m not usually this well prepared! So, if like me you’re in a rush to get your space together in time for the July long weekend, I’ve put together three simple, yet distinct looks to help you create the perfect patio. However, instead of rushing like this to prepare your patio, you could always consider contacting a company that can install folding arm awnings in Sydney or somewhere closer to where you live. This will ensure that your patio is ready throughout all weather conditions, meaning that you don’t have to worry about getting it ready every time the sun comes out. Having said this, patios do need maintenance and unfortunately, cracks can start to appear. Don’t worry; this is easily repaired by Action Home Services through their interlock repair service. You’ll have your patio look as good as new!

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