(NC)-What's your vision of the perfect outdoor evening? The soft music plays, the firepit crackles and you're sipping chilled wine under the stars, or, you're flipping burgers on the grill while the kids play and the neighbours drop in. Whatever your vision, these tips will
help you create your ideal outdoor living space.
What's your style? Page through magazines and browse online for inspiration. Do you want to coordinate your outdoor space with your indoor style, or do you want a completely different look? Create a file of the looks you like best.
How will you use the space? Do you want to just relax, or cook meals and entertain? How many guests do you want to accommodate? Does your vision include a garden, a bar or a water feature? What about lighting? Where will you sit? You can protect and enhance all your outdoor furniture with Outdoor Spaces paints and finishes that combine beauty with the ultimate in durability and outdoor protection. Select from a designer-inspired palette of satin, metallic, textured and hammered finishes, mixing and matching to achieve
the look you want,
from whimsical to sophisticated.
Sun, shade or partial shade? Note throughout the day the kind of sun exposure the area receives. If there's too much sunlight, consider adding shade with landscaping, awnings, canopies, and arbors. If you're concerned about sunlight fading your fabrics, use Krylon Outdoor Spaces UV Fabric Protector to shield bright colours and brilliant patterns from the damaging and fading effects of UV exposure. Double-duty UV Fabric Protector also repels rain, moisture, spills and stains, extending the life of fabrics and protecting your decorating investment.
Plan for privacy? Consider segmenting spaces for quiet conversations with room screens, hedges, potted plants, fencing, walls, trellises, arbors, pergolas and blinds.
Engage all your senses. Think about what you'll see, hear and smell. Add wind chimes, a water fountain, or outdoor speakers. Flowering plants enhance your surroundings not only with their beauty but also with their fragrance.
Prioritize. If your list exceeds your budget, prioritize and develop a multi-year plan to get it done. And, count on Krylon Outdoor Spaces to help create the look you want, quickly and inexpensively.
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