With loads of color still from the backyard and sunlight lingering in the skies after work (for today ), permit yourself to be enticed outdoors in autumn. Whether you adore playing with the social butterfly or prefer to cozy up at a nest for two, we’ve got you covered. Soak up inspiration from these outdoor rooms that get it along with creative ideas to apply in your personal space.
Pedersen Associates
Strike a festive mood with rope lights. Outside café lights strung from tree to house and again create a playful atmosphere in this backyard. A round dining table and a curvy outdoor couch gently divide the room into two seating areas, providing ample area where neighbors and friends can mingle under the stars.
Artisan Books
Strand fabrics to get a well-traveled appearance. Patterned textiles in indigo and rust combination with rough, weathered wood and woven materials in this Marrakesh area. The woven overhang might be designed as protection against the hot Moroccan sun, but it would work equally well to maintain falling leaves off an outside dining room anyplace.
Plan-it Earth Style
Spend rainy afternoons on your teahouse. I love the notion of creating a tiny getaway in your own garden — somewhere you can sneak off , even through a storm, and sip tea while the rain pours down. Leaving two partitions (or all four) open offers the shelter of a roof but the romance of being outdoors.
Paradise Restored Landscaping & Exterior Design
Produce a miniature destination in the end of a course. Place a bench or chair at the conclusion of a meandering path for an instant focal point in the front or side yard. Maintain a comfy throw and a cushion on hand for chilly afternoons, and put in a small side table should you prefer to bring along a warm beverage.
Emerick Architects
Tug furniture a little closer to the house for practicality. If you want to keep on using your outdoor area through autumn but be worried about wear and tear on chair cushions and other soft things, consider moving the whole seating arrangement nearer to the rear door, where pieces are easier to catch before a rainstorm.
You could also try setting up a spot below a shelter (like the overhang shown here). Maintain a pile of woven floor cushions and additional blankets inside when they are not in use.
Birdseye Design
Get creative with decor. As long as your outside space is at a somewhat secure spot (porch, deck with overhang etc.), there are tons of decoration items you can bring out to add warmth and style.
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
AntlersLarge pieces of driftwoodBaskets (to keep blankets)Trunks (to keep cushions)Ceramics
Martha Angus Inc..
Update your outdoor furniture with black. Plain wooden picnic table looking a little unloved? Brush on a few coats of black paint for a chic, modern update. Round out the appearance with a few punchy bright accessories (I would go with yellow or red ) and striped cushions.
Jessica Risko Smith Interior Design
Make an outdoor centerpiece that will last for months. Plant a long, narrow container with many different succulents and place it at the middle of the outdoor dining table for a stylish centerpiece that won’t vanish. This would be great to test indoors, also.
C.O.S Design
Get creative with your firewood screen. If you have a fire pit or bowl into your lawn, you are going to need somewhere to maintain wood. I adore the notion of piling it beneath long benches (as shown here) for a sleek, modern screen which also protects the timber from the elements.
Pedersen Associates
Use red to warm up your outside fireplace. An outdoor fireplace makes a natural gathering place in the autumn and winter, however when it’s unlit it can seem a little bare. Insert a few red hurricanes to the mantel or the floor, and striped or patterned cushions into the surrounding chairs to make a look which emanates heat.