by Sharon Novak, Allied Member ASID
Contents Interiors
- Think about your comfort. How will you use the space? Is the space for kids and fun, for grown-up entertaining, a place to relax, or all of the above?
- Consider the views from the house and toward the house. Your outdoor space has to relate to your interior but also be a place that draws you outside.
- Create a focal point by paying attention to the details. Are there comfortable chairs and a place to set a glass? Good lighting is key for afternoon parties that extend into the evening.
- Pots should vary in height and be filled with plants that are fragrant as well as colorful. Select an evergreen plant that can be there year-round, and then add flowers and a trailing vine to keep the pot looking current.
- Keep herb gardens close to the house and kitchen. They are beautiful as well as handy when you need them They also are a fragrant foundation for a fresh arrangement.
