Spring heralds its arrival and invites us to bask in the newfound warmth and sunshine—a welcome change after the confines of winter. This season is not only a period of renewal for nature but also an opportune moment for us to rejuvenate our outdoor living spaces. Now is the time to extend the spring cleaningritual from our interior living quarters to the yard, porch, and patio, ensuring these areas are as inviting and comfortable as the inside of our homes.

Getting the yard ready

Embarking on this endeavor begins with dedicating some much-needed tender love and care to your yard. Prior to delving into any decorative ambitions for your porch or patio, it’s essential to address the basics: clearing any remnant leaves, trimming the grass, and preparing the soil for new plantings. This initial step lays the groundwork for transforming your outdoor area, providing a clean canvas upon which to build.

Assess what you already have

With the yard in order, it’s time to reassess your porch and patio setup. This might mean deciding whether to refresh your current decoration or start fresh. Whether it’s a cozy nook on your front porch or an expansive patio, you may opt to introduce new elements gradually or overhaul your outdoor living space entirely. As you reintroduce furniture and decor from storage, consider whether your existing furnishings needs reupholstery services or if it’s time for a change.

Treat yourself to new patio furniture

If your patio furniture is feeling a bit passé, indulging in a new set could be the perfect way to uplift your outdoor space. Spring cleaning is not solely about tidiness but also about rejuvenation and reimagination. Evaluate your requirements for seating, entertainment, and decoration, and consider how new elements can enhance the ambiance of your patio. This might be the year to elevate comfort with plush outdoor sofas, vibrant throw pillows, and cozy blankets, creating an inviting outdoor retreat.

Let us help with your outdoor living space

For those seeking a truly transformative outdoor space, consider enlisting the expertise of Golson Designs. Embrace the full potential of spring by dedicating your time to outdoor leisure, confident in the knowledge that a professional is tailoring your space to reflect your personal style and comfort. After a consultation to understand your vision and preferences, our experienced designers will create a customized plan, ensuring the outdoor living area of your dreams becomes a reality.

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Elevate Your Outdoor Living Space: Trendy Ideas for Summer Entertainment

As the warm weather beckons us outdoors, it’s the perfect time to revamp your back patio and create a vibrant space for summer entertainment. Embrace the sunshine, fresh air, and quality time with loved ones by transforming your outdoor living area into a haven of fun and relaxation. In this design blog, we’ll explore some exciting trends that will help you make the most of your backyard this season.

Outdoor Kitchen: Take Dining Al Fresco to a Whole New Level

Why limit your outdoor dining experience to carrying food from the kitchen to the patio? Embrace the concept of an outdoor kitchen and elevate your back patio into a bistro-inspired retreat. Consider adding a grill or even a kitchen nook complete with running water under a charming pergola. This shift in theme will provide a delightful ambiance for enjoying meals with family and friends after a long day.

Edible Garden: Grow Your Own Bounty

While flowers add beauty to your yard, why not take it a step further by creating an edible garden? Involve the whole family in planting and nurturing a variety of vegetables. It becomes an engaging project that everyone can contribute to, and you’ll have the joy of harvesting and enjoying the fruits (and vegetables) of your labor together.

All-Ages Playground: Fun for Everyone

Playful spaces aren’t just for kids. Transform your backyard into an all-ages playground that brings joy to every family member. Set up a courtyard equipped with entertaining yard games like bean bag toss, bocce ball, ring toss, and horseshoes. This inclusive approach ensures everyone can participate and have a blast together.

Backyard Movie Theater: Cinematic Delights under the Stars

Why confine your movie-watching experience indoors when you can create a captivating outdoor movie theater? With a blank wall or a large screen, a projector, and some cozy patio furniture, you can enjoy your favorite films under the starry sky. Enhance the atmosphere by investing in comfortable seating, surround sound, and cozy accessories like throw pillows and blankets.

Sustainability: Eco-friendly

Create an outdoor oasis with a focus on sustainability. Incorporate eco-friendly features like a rain garden, solar lighting, and a composting station. Use natural materials like wood and stone to create a rustic yet modern aesthetic. Install a fire pit surrounded by cozy seating for entertaining guests, and plant a variety of native plants and flowers for a lush and environmentally-conscious landscape.

To turn your backyard dreams into reality, reach out to Golson Designs, and benefit from a complimentary consultation with a decorator who will understand your style preferences and analyze the available area for your outdoor living space. They will work closely with you, presenting ideas, creating blueprints, and executing the project to perfection. Your input and feedback will shape the final result while the decorator takes care of the rest.

Don’t miss the opportunity to make the most of your outdoor living space this season. Contact us today and embark on your backyard transformation journey.

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Whether your space is a patio, deck, back yard, beach, or pool area, here are some design ideas for hosting an outdoor party so you can spend your time with your guests, not in the kitchen or fretting over details.

Set the Tone with Lighting

String Lights
Nothing beats delightful strands of string lights to create a special mood. Perfect for the patio, deck, or back yard, this low-voltage accent lighting instantly provides an intimate ambiance. Choose brands that are waterproof so you can leave them out all summer, without having to spend time hanging them right before your guests arrive. Long-lasting LED bulbs, and lights that are battery or solar-powered and rechargeable, will minimize an investment of your time and energy.

Paper Lanterns
For a festive look, there’s nothing better than paper lanterns. In addition to being colorful and fun, they are inexpensive and easy to install. They are available in a large variety of sizes, shapes, and colors that can easily be mixed and matched, and can be hung from string lights. Individual battery-operated lanterns can be placed just about anywhere. There are also plug-in and solar-powered options.

Candles
There are so many types of candles to choose from: votive, tea light, pillar, and taper, to name a few. Try using large pillar candles because they last a long time and won’t drip. Votive candles can be placed inside decorative lanterns for a delightful accent. You can use flameless candles, a great choice because they provide a candlelit ambiance without blowing out. The best quality ones offer realistic flickering, can be controlled remotely or used with timers, and are waterproof.

You can always get creative by making your own unique design, using mason jars or assorted glass bottles filled with candles or tea lights.

The Comfort Factor

Your guests’ comfort is key to the success of your event. You can offer them cozy places to sit and help them brave the elements if the weather doesn’t cooperate, without compromising a tasteful design.

Seating
If your guests outnumber your matching chairs, not to worry! Outdoor dining tends to be less formal than entertaining indoors, so don’t be shy about mixing and matching seating options. Indoor furniture can come to the rescue, from dining room chairs to stools, poufs, and cubes. An assortment of colorful outdoor seat cushions will provide an inviting look, offer additional comfort, and encourage guests to linger around the table.

Temperature
Be prepared for hot, sticky weather with rotating floor fans to cool people off and keep the mosquitos at bay. There are many options for outdoor fans, including floor, table, and tower fans. If you choose waterproof fans so you can leave them outdoors, make sure they are rated “wet” rather than “damp” so they can weather even the worst rainstorms. Galvanized steel is a good coating option, providing a sleek aesthetic as well as maximum durability. Patio misters can be added for an additional cooling option.
For cool nights, be prepared with a firepit, which is easy to install and available in a wide variety of attractive options that will enhance your outdoor décor. A firepit will extend your entertaining season in the spring and fall, and keep you warm and comfortable even when you are not entertaining. Be prepared with a supply of cozy blankets and shawls, and layered rugs for the floor.

Inclement Weather

There are a number of attractive, affordable pop-up canopies on the market. They come in a variety of colors as well as frame and cover materials, and can often be assembled in minutes with just one or two people. If you go this route, you can decorate your tent with festive string lights, paper lanterns, or colorful streamers.

Another option is purchasing waterproof outdoor umbrellas. There are hundreds of delightful, decorative options on the market. Otherwise, make sure you are prepared to move your party indoors, especially on quick notice if rain suddenly moves in. If it’s windy out, try a set of charming tablecloth weights that will add a lovely accent to the table, or simply forego a tablecloth altogether.

Disposable Dinnerware and Utensils

One of the downsides of entertaining is the clean-up. Clearing plates can take you away from your guests and be a huge distraction. Believe it or not, there is such a thing as elegant disposable plates and cutlery. They have come a long way since the days of cheap paper plates and plastic forks purchased from the convenience store. In addition to being available in thousands of different colors, patterns, and looks, they are hygienic, economical, and environmentally friendly. They come in a variety of materials, including plastic, bio-plastic, wood, bamboo, and even palm leaf, wheat bran, and sugar cane residue.

Today, you can find unlimited choices, including plates with designs, so sophisticated they look like ceramic plates. You can find ones that are not only strong, resistant, and suitable for hot foods, but also biodegradable. There are plastic glasses that look like crystal, and cutlery that could pass as actual stainless steel. Disposable trays in standard aluminum are great for dry foods such as bread and canapes.

You can complete your elegant table setting with strong, multi-layered napkins, which you can even fold into fun shapes if you make the time for a quick YouTube video. You can complete the look with a disposable tablecloth, with thousands of available options.

So there you have it – some great ideas for hosting a festive, hassle-free, and beautifully designed outdoor party. Happy summer!

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