Rich Looks for Thrifty Outdoor Rooms
Pricey hardscape not in your budget? You can still have a sensational outdoor room with these imaginative ideas
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I have to be honest. If someone wanted to build me one of those amazing outdoor rooms complete with fireplace and kitchen, I would not turn it down. I'd also like multilevel landscaping, a wrap-around porch and a deck overlooking a tropical sea.
What I actually have in my backyard is a concrete patio, a couple of trees and a chicken coop. There is also my DIY landscaping, better on some days than others. But my humble, poolhouse-free yard does not mean I can't create a lovely outdoor room to call my own. With good furniture, a few plants and some imagination, anyone can have a lovely outdoor room.
What I actually have in my backyard is a concrete patio, a couple of trees and a chicken coop. There is also my DIY landscaping, better on some days than others. But my humble, poolhouse-free yard does not mean I can't create a lovely outdoor room to call my own. With good furniture, a few plants and some imagination, anyone can have a lovely outdoor room.
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Without the area rug, this is some patio furniture. With it, it's an outdoor living room. A few "indoor" details like candles and plant stands make it feel more cozy and roomlike.
| This "room" was created with PVC pipe and a few yards of gauzy fabric. Sturdy, modern outdoor furniture gives it a more permanent feel. |
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Use your exterior walls like you use your interior walls: paint them, hang art, add shelves.
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I just love this one. Layered rugs, a simple fabric canopy, and a collection of throw pillows create a cheerful, eclectic room. There is nothing here you couldn't get at a flea market or garage sale.
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| Comfortable seating and outdoor art make this space an inviting place to hang out in. Pillows, throw blankets, side tables and area rugs all add instant coziness. |
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| You don't actually have to have a party to create a festive atmosphere. Including indoor furniture, brightly colored linens and a few other bright touches make an ordinary picnic table look like it's ready to entertain. |
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Stringing lights over a table creates a "ceiling" and turns a fairly plain setup into an elegant outdoor dining area.
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This is a carport with a painted concrete floor, custom curtains and a few paper lanterns. Impressive, right? The way everything works with the color of the exterior wall is brilliant.
How to Turn a Carport Into an Outdoor Party Room
How to Turn a Carport Into an Outdoor Party Room
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| Not all outdoor rooms need to be for dining. This outdoor reading nook could become the best spot in or out of the house. With the addition of some pillows, the old bed could function as a couch as well. More: 10 Secrets to a Stunning Outdoor Room 5-Day Outdoor Makeover |
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Bright Bold and Beautiful Spruce up your favorite spot with potted plants full of Spring blooms http://goo.gl/2sG4n 
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Spacify Inc, awesome...
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CAROLE MEYER Hello Samantha....thanks for adding part of our outdoor terrace to this post. I did the painting, which is 6x8 feet and coated in epoxy resin, especially for this wall on our terrace. Carole 
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nmchris1 Those rugs are a tripping hazard.
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Wicker Patio Furniture and More Great looking outdoor living spaces on a budget. There are many ways to make the most of what you have and create an outdoor space that you love to spend time in. 
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Bright Green USA Adding a vertical planter is easy and provides beautiful color on walls and fences. Lets your imagination really make a statement. 
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Bright Green USA GroVert Vertical planters are an easy and beautiful way to provide color and life with art. 
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dancingfish We added a rug and pillows to our deck last year! and Wow it does make a difference.
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franki7 LUV what you displayed...cause...I, too, did many of the same things! The rug (thankfully, haven't tripped yet 2 years and counting) painted an outside wall lime green, painted rocking chair same color...plants, pillows..aahh! franki
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woodsincity Why are outdoor cushions so expensive??
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flutterbye555 love your space...where did you find your rug?
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jongf @woods: it could be the supposedly more durable materials that are weather proof specially the UV resistant ones.
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