3 Outdoor Mistakes To Avoid This Spring
As the air begins to warm up, it’s hard to not think about spending more time outdoors. Whether you have a deck area, patio, porch, or a rooftop area in the city you can easily create a perfect outdoor space with just a few quick elements. You can make it more detailed or keep it simple.
What is not discussed all that often is what to avoid when creating your ideal outdoor space. Today we discuss 3 ways to steer clear of this season when it comes designing your outdoor living area, according to our top vetted contractors in Charleston, SC!
Too Much (or too little!) Patio Furniture
When selecting your patio furniture, it is important to have accurate measurements of your outdoor space to properly plan your furniture possibilities. Getting too much furniture or conversely, too little furniture, is an easy way to mismanage your backyard.
You don’t want to overcrowd your space or not have enough seating to offer your guests. Plan for the possible activities that might take place on your patio and purchase furniture accordingly.
BUDGET TIP: If you are starting from scratch, you can often find plenty of items in good shape on local online sales websites. Try to aim for pieces that are made of the same materials (such as wood or metal).
Psst: Look for stuff that is specifically meant to survive outdoors.
Using the Wrong Materials
When selecting outdoor furniture, you’re probably going to look for many of the same characteristics that you look for with indoor furniture – durability, comfort, style, and price.
The primary difference is that your patio furniture will need to endure regular exposure moisture, direct sunlight and strong winds. While there is virtually no 100% weatherproof patio furniture, there are big differences based on the materials used!
When deciding on the material of your patio furniture, there are quite a few factors to consider.
- Ask yourself the questions:
- Will the structural integrity hold up?
- Will the material degrade in the sun?
- How often will these materials require maintenance?
These are the basic questions but you can always talk to a professional if you are still unsure!
No Plants (yes, we’re serious!)
We know what you’re thinking … How can an outdoor space naturally be lacking foliage?! Well, you would be surprised. A common mistake is to forget to incorporate elements of nature into your outdoor space.
Plants are very good at softening the look and feel of an outdoor room. Great options for a patio or deck are potted plants, trees or garden fountains!
Head to your local plant nursery if you need assistance picking out which plants best fit your outdoor space!
Although there are a lot of do’s and don’ts of creating an enjoyable outdoor living space, there is one thing to remember. You must make it your own! We recommend heading to Pinterest for great inspiration!
And don’t forget, your home’s exterior took a hit over the last 6 months and it’s possible you may have to make some repairs. Be sure to check out our 2022 Spring Check List here!
