Gravel path around house becomes secret seating dine out
outdoor seating areas you frequently use. These prime spots are perfect for citrus trees, lavender, jasmine, honeysuckle, roses or herbs.
around your seating area.See more ideas for a side yard
Dining area. Clearly, there's not room for a huge dining set, the kind of teak collection with armchairs so heavy that they're hard to move. But that's actually why I love this space. The green wall is a privacy buffer, but it is also the backdrop to the bench for two that's situated to look into the
rearrange this seating, move the pots around and bring in a few stools to accommodate a larger party.
includes a seating area, but one that faces a fireplace flanked by gorgeously detailed windows. The bronze toned grasscloth is perfect with the brass light fixture, while small accents of orange enliven the design.
large seating area and a striking bronze light fixture—this bedroom is gorgeous.
shady area with European Hornbeam trees behind the tall wall that give this area lots of shade. These Evergreen jasmine seem to love it here and do very well....the scent is wonderful when they bloom.
(Bench seating) Great way to conserve on space for seating dining and lounging
this seating area, the colors and shapes in an abstract painting pick up on the lines and shades of the surrounding garden.
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.
fresco seating area — a more novel choice than a traditional tile inset or a mural. More:Artsy: Inspired by Great PaintersIf You Love: Painterly Flair
small seating area next to the water with a small fire pit. Low maintenance, drought resistant and salt tolerant plantings were used in mass and clumps. This garden has become the focus of the neighborhood with many visitors stopping and enjoying what has become a neighborhood landmark. Photo by R.
in my area? Also, what type of tree would work well with this type of landscaping?
minimize the areas that need mowing. My main question is can I use the plants you've described in my location. We have plenty of lakes and one within 2 miles of the house....however, not on the water. It's Lake Monroe - which is a reservoir - not salt water. .........
I like your work.......too bad you're
for your area. One of the most forgiving is the Oregon grape, Mahonia aquifolium. There are many varieties but the native one is tough, evergreen, sun or shade, salt tollerant and blooms with bright yellow flowers, followed by edible berries that are blue, (they are sour and have a big seed). The birds
patio area, nothing is too large or small, and no certain item draws attention to its self.
Create a conversation area. Define your conversation area by placing all of your outdoor furniture around your rug.
This seating area was designed to be intimate and cozy and nice to look at — I wanted to create an indoor living room outside. Every time I have people over, they end up sitting here for hours enjoying the outdoors in a setting that feels like a cute little indoor seating area!"
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.
2. Create a conversation area. Define your conversation area by placing all of your outdoor furniture around your rug.See
Office area nap area built in bookshelves windows
Love the window seat. This, too, could work in the space under
window seating in formal living room
This photo shows that even inserting a relatively small window (in the center of the photo) strengthens a space. Combined with the built-in bench, it creates a nice seating area that anchors the far end of the living room.
of this seating area creates just enough of an enclosure to feel secluded and safe.More on how to create a nest
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