Comments on: Outdoor Refresh Planning

By: Alice Mcmiller

Alice Mcmiller — Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:03:54 +0000

I’m loving the outdoor refresh ideas and planning tips! It’s always great to see how small changes can make a big impact on a patio or garden space. Thanks to the author for sharing these inspiring ideas!

By: Tara @ Stilettos and Shiplap

Tara @ Stilettos and Shiplap — Tue, 09 Apr 2019 16:02:29 +0000

Loving these ideas for your outdoor spaces. I know that whatever you end up going with – it's gonna be amazing and I'm going to want to copy it all! I have a large area just outside my patio doors that I have been wanting to tackle for the past couple years now. At present it's just patchy grass and mud which the dogs happily carry in with them each time they come inside! I'm thinking of putting down small gravel and see you have that in one space as well. I'm liking the look.

By: Amy Chalmers

Amy Chalmers — Fri, 05 Apr 2019 15:30:21 +0000

HI Courtney, I love your inspiration pics for a refresh outdoors. I will say that I made an umbrella cover using Sunbrella black and white cabana stripe and there has been no fading whatsoever. The polyester outdoor fabrics will not stand up, but the Sunbrella brand is amazing.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Sun, 10 Apr 2016 15:13:48 +0000

I am thinking that I want an outdoor sofa. Somewhere that you can actually lay down. We rarely use our back deck and I think its because there is not comfortable seating.
Also, I pinned the picture of your pergola covered patio area because we got some free round columns and I love the base of yours! We need something like that and I need the photo to convince my husband that we can do it.
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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 08:18:48 +0000

I am totally in love with wood and thick comfortable cushions, at the top of the range Restoration Hardware have some fantastic items, and if that's way over budget, they are fabulous for just looking at and getting ideas! For me one of the most important things is having different seating areas, we have a large garden with lots of different areas and one afternoon we might entertain in one area, another evening another, it all depends on the sun/shade and the time of day. Comfort and being able to relax and enjoy time with friends and family is the key thing.

By: LORY

LORY — Sat, 09 Apr 2016 05:38:25 +0000

I'm looking forward to seeing how your patio develops. I love the charm it has now, but I'm sure you'll add your touch to whatever you choose. I'm actually a deep sofa girl – I don't just sit on a sofa… I move in… 😉 So last year we bought a big rattan framed sectional and I was trying to go for a whole blue and white (as in chinoiserie) look. Not sure I pulled it off so thinking about redoing the accent colors with something more pinky-floraly this year. Good thing the furniture pieces are neutrals!

By: Chloianna

Chloianna — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 22:58:01 +0000

Your home is so lovely and I am envious of the CA weather. I live in PA and it is 45 degrees here today and no sun till 6 PM. Flowers are not nearly as abundant but I am buying them from the grocery now. Better than none.Outdoor living is generally confined from late (or mid) April to Oct. And although the leaves are pretty in the fall, fowers really inspire me. Good luck with you refreshes.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Fri, 08 Apr 2016 19:40:23 +0000

If I may offer some suggestions/advice: I would put higher, straighter chairs around a table and lower, deeper chairs around a fire pit. Wherever people would relax, they want to lean back and stretch their legs comfortably in front of them vs. outdoor dining, which would be downright uncomfortable in that position. We have table chairs, low chairs and chaises longues, but no sofas. I can't imagine sitting on a sofa with somebody when it's hot out. Give me my own space. With arm rests!