6 Steps To Outdoor Living

This article is supplied and sponsored by Pella Windows and Doors of Philadelphia. 

The backyard should be a place for relaxation — where you can gather with friends and family during the warm summer months. To create an outdoor space you love, follow these simple tips:

Design with color

Express yourself with colorful accents that suit your home and your personality. Add energy with bright, vibrant colors and patterns, or incorporate cool colors like blue, green and teal to create a relaxed feeling. Your design is up to you!

Take up your space

Utilize all spaces, big or small, to create a space that fits. Do you have a large backyard or patio? Use an outdoor area rug to take up space and add color. Small spaces can be dressed up beautifully with a romantic bistro set. Do you have lots of trees? Try adding a cozy hammock.

Choose the right patio door

The gateway to your backyard oasis: the patio door. The entrance to your new space is important. Choose a beautiful sliding door or sophisticated French doors to fit your home's indoor and outdoor needs.

Brighten up with outdoor lighting

Candles, lamps and string lights create a romantic feel in an outdoor space, and open a new spot for entertaining during the summer months. Play up lighting and make your space look larger with beautiful mirrors. Use lighting to create a relaxing feel you can enjoy all season long.

Add texture

Imitate nature by including texture and contrast in your design. Adding paver grids or a flagstone floor can help you enhance the current features of your yard and create paths new spaces. Choose both large and small plants, or planter pots to create levels. Varying levels expose plants and give a more natural look.

Freshen up with plants

Colorful flowers are the staple of any backyard oasis. Plant perennials like catmint, coneflowers and forget-me-nots to add fresh color to your yard, or pick up fragrant lavender for a scent that will delight year after year.

For more information or to schedule an in-home consultation, contact your local Philadelphia showroom.