Outdoor spaces take on a life of their own, whether the look of these rooms take you away to Morocco, The Greenbrier, Palm Springs or Key West. The authors recommend maximizing outdoor areas for use as outdoor rooms. Decorate Tip: Emulate this space, where "throw rugs layered on the concrete surface warm it up the area, making it an inviting extension of the apartment."

A dining nest doesn't have to be a grand affair. A simple table and chairs, a small draping of blue, and walls on two sides create a quiet, contemplative spot for morning coffee and afternoon tea.

A beautiful colored fabric in an outdoor room can make it feel worlds away from your own backyard. The right colors and textures can take your patio to Mexico or Morrocco in a flash. Plus, changing the fabric can create an entirely different look and feel.

Problem No. 1: Everything else takes priority over your relationship. Whether you've been married for 20 years or dating for six months, every relationship hits a patch where it gets neglected. Bills pile up, work turns stressful, kids gets sick — and romance gets pushed to the back burner. By setting up a special place in your home for you and your sweetie, you'll be encouraged to spend part of the day together — just the two of you. An outdoor setting like this provides instant romance. Plan a date at least once a week to enjoy your special spot with a bottle of wine or book of poetry, no cell phones allowed. If a cozy outdoor venue isn't in the cards, push a bench near a window with a pretty view and cover the seat with plush pillows and blankets. Anything soft will do.

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.

5. Craft your own canopy. Canopies add an exotic note to any outdoor space, and they're ideal for blocking unsavory views. Take a cue from this page in the book Decorate and make your own canopy from a length of pretty cloth and a few bamboo poles.

6. Luxe it up with layers. You may think this scene is the last one that I'd describe as luxe, but even though this outdoor dining space is modest and decorated with simple lengths of fabric, it has a true personality — creating a sense of place for those who come here. Why it works:• Draped canopy: Panels of fabric (possibly several repurposed drapes, shower curtains or sheets) were stitched together and suspended to create a casbah-like roof overhead.• Fanciful flooring: Outdoor area rugs soften the floor and add a jolt of color.• Table talk: The small café table is the center of attention here, its patterned cloth echoing the blues and reds used elsewhere.• Pillows, pillows, pillows: The ordinary bench became a chaise with some comfy cushions tossed on.

Add Textiles Time required: 30 minutes.Starting budget: Find colorful outdoor rugs (4 feet by 6 feet) at Home Infatuation for around $45. Throw pillows and outdoor rugs now come in fabrics that stand up to weather, so you can use print, color and pattern with these items as you would indoors.

An outdoor pavilion is not in your cards? Create a makeshift lounge. Think of it as your summer living room. A few layered rugs, some floor pillows and a low table will do the trick.

Play with fabric: drape awnings; cover your table for special days; throw down a rug. All these elements automatically fight (in the best way) with our conventional understanding of the outdoors, and will ensure you are as comfortable outside as you are in.

Forget the lattice overhead and add exotic flair with softly draped panels that evoke the feeling of a luxurious tent. The rug underfoot adds to the ambience, as do the pillows. There's shade, but enough light filters through to keep the space from feeling too closed in and dark.Design tip: Recreating this look is fairly simple — you just need supports for the cloth and long sheets of fabric. However, be sure to attach the fabric firmly to the supports or it may blow away to land on other parts of your garden.

10. String up a canopy. Whip up a lovely, albeit temporary, outdoor roof by tying lengths of lightweight fabric to bamboo stakes, fence posts or even a nearby tree.

the sheet concept

patio

the fence.

rug

Fun fun

outdoor

Bohemian, hippy chic - Color palette, draping fabric, lots of bold patterns, and string lights Whip up a lovely, albeit temporary, outdoor roof by tying lengths of lightweight fabric to bamboo stakes, fence posts or even a nearby tree. Draped canopy: Panels of fabric (possibly several repurposed drapes, shower curtains or sheets) were stitched together and suspended to create a casbah-like roof overhead. Fanciful flooring: Outdoor area rugs soften the floor and add a jolt of color. Table talk: The patterned table cloth echoes the colors used elsewhere. Pillows, pillows, pillows: The ordinary bench became a chaise with some comfy cushions tossed on.

Awesome patio canopy

Na varanda

Bohemian style

Nomadda

outdoor

fabrics on porch

patio

This is a favorite of mine

Casa sr Emilio mx o de waney

outdoor party

The colors and the "awning".

Kerti partyra

Letnikovec

Carpets out door

good

fabric roof on fort that is movable?

Drapery

drapery colors

Reagan ? Jeff ? John ? Casie? John?

I like the tent idea

Jardin

PATIO RUGS

Fabric on pergola

Outdoor

i'd love to host a sunday bruch here!

cocy bamboo

Intimate outdoors

Wicker fence screen

Color

Outdoor tea

Pretty

the cloth is lovely - great for patio ideas - wondering about how well it holds up in weather situations

screening idea

Vibrant color scheme. Florals

Terrazas

Shade idea

Shade

add textiles

Home Infatuation - Outdoor 4x6 rugs $45

this is cute too provides shade and is eccentric

The shade curtaind

textiles, rugs and pillows make the difference

pergola

curtains on the balcony

Lovely

Everything

Canopy is interesting

use tree branches to drape fabric

Color pallett

fabrics

Canopy

saris

Great idea for special occasion outside.

sweet....maybe side of house

party decor

Sheets above table hippy like

Landscape

Fun colorful venue

Shade

Garden

terrazzino

Easy, Yummy

Outdoor spaces

fabric lanai

perfection. would not change a thing.

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Balcony

love this look

Back yard

Garden party :)

hang sarongs add candles

Shading

the curtains

party table

Just different

It's colorful and casual

shade fabric backyard

ni cc

Velarias en el techo!!

color

I love some sort of canvas like covering using cloth material.

Throw pillows, canopy, and outdoor rugs add color!

I think I will try this in my backyard

Fun...

could use textiles

Pergola

Very calm and private soft look.

outdoor rugs overhead shade

Simple outdoor room

Everything

frothy fabrics

love the fabric - cozy feel ; )

funky

pergola

Canopy

Colours. I love colours

cover/shade for deck

Canopy

color color color w fabrics rugs n more

bamboo fence

Privacy

the outdoor carpet

Temporary decor for an intimate setting in the pergola

love the colors and light and airy feel

Shade

Cloth roof

the canopy

I like that this looks inexpensive to put together and the shade can be taken down

Fabrics and furniture

Patio

Shade

Idea for temporary shade

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textiles outside

Shade

Color and shade

rug

kongkow

Creemore

Backyard sarongs

Relax

Ceiling

colours, fabric roof

colors soften everything

Nice soacd

fabric roof

Lovely

Cozy, greenery

Great use of fabric

Bamboo and drapes

cool idea for summer

Like

Relaxe

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Dreamy canopy

Simple

Very Cool.

Lindsay's yard. Simple inexpensive and beautiful!

Canopy

Hippi garden verandah

wall

yes! colored drapery!

For draping on patio

just beautiful - love the fabric shade

who wouldn't feel decadent sitting out here?

Draping shade

outside

love the soft pattern mix

Make canopies on patio for special events, or just for summer

Nice set up.

Bamboo fence

Cozy sitting area

Bamboo stick

shaded patio idea

Balcony

Color

bench

tent and tablecloth

how boho-chic

fun table linens

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Tablecloth etc

Draping fabric & lots of bold patterns

Good way to shade from sun

Patio

Use of fabric

So fun

Canopy

Curtains

Everything

Patio idea

Shade canopy

moroccan inspired - love the textures, ceiling drape, rug, cushions - mix of colours very eclectic and vibrant

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Bohemian, exotic, relaxed

Telas pergola

Everything

bamboo on the walls?

Canopy

Patio

Color