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Recreate Your Dream Destination at Home: 7 Tips For Elevating Your Outdoor Space with Inspired Rugs, Furniture, and Accessories

Designer Maria Wilkinson

Recreate Your Dream Destination at Home: 7 Tips For Elevating Your Outdoor Space with Inspired Rugs, Furniture, and Accessories

 Identifying Your Inspiration For Outdoors

Identifying Your Inspiration For Outdoors

Start by choosing a specific travel destination or theme that holds special significance for you. This could be a place you've visited and loved, a destination you dream of exploring, or a theme inspired by a particular culture or landscape. You want to feel transported when you step into the garden. 

 
Designating Functional Zones For Outdoor Activities

Designating Functional Zones For Outdoor Activities

Think about carving areas for different activities such as dining, lounging, gardening, or entertaining. 

 

Transforming your outdoor area into a functional and stylish extension of your home begins with thoughtful planning and organization. Consider segmenting your outdoor space into distinct areas for various activities: a cozy corner for outdoor dining under the stars, a relaxed lounging section for serene afternoons, a vibrant gardening spot brimming with greenery, or an inviting entertaining area for gatherings. 

 

Select outdoor furniture and decor that reflect the aesthetic of your chosen destination. Choose rattan lounge chairs and colorful umbrellas for a beachy vibe or opt for wrought iron tables and chairs for a European courtyard feel. 

 

 
Enhancing Outdoor Spaces with Decorative Area Rugs

Enhancing Outdoor Spaces with Decorative Area Rugs

Area rugs can be a fantastic way to define different zones but can also serve as decorative accents that add texture, color, and personality to your outdoor space. Choose rugs with bold patterns, vibrant colors, or interesting textures to complement your outdoor decor and enhance the overall aesthetic of your deck. 

 
Personalize Your Outdoor Space

Personalize Your Outdoor Space

Choose colors that Incorporate cultural accents, decorative elements that pay homage to your travel destination. Use throw pillows, throw blankets and planters to introduce pops of color into your outdoor space to create a vibrant and inviting atmosphere. 

 
Nature and Landscaping For Our Outdoor Space

Nature and Landscaping For Our Outdoor Space

Incorporating greenery into your outdoor space is a wonderful way to enhance its beauty, create a sense of tranquility, and connect with nature. Use greenery and landscaping to recreate the natural beauty of your favorite destination.  

 
Create a Sense of Escape In Your Own Outdoor Space

Create a Sense of Escape In Your Own Outdoor Space

Set up an outdoor entertainment area where you can relax and unwind. Install a fire pit for cozy evenings under the stars or create a lounge area with a hammock or outdoor chaises for lazy afternoons. 

 

 
Outdoor Lighting

Outdoor Lighting

Use outdoor lighting to enhance the ambiance and atmosphere of your backyard oasis. Hang string lights, pendants over the dining table and lanterns to create a magical glow of a night sky in your outdoor space. 

 

Crafting a Backyard Oasis: Bringing Your Favorite Travel Destinations to Your Doorstep

By incorporating these creative ideas, you can transform your backyard into a captivating retreat that transports you to your favorite travel destinations without ever leaving home. Whether you're seeking relaxation, adventure, or cultural immersion, your backyard oasis will become a cherished sanctuary where you can escape and unwind in style.

 
About The Author

About The Author

Maria Wilkinson, an Interior Designer with CITY for 11 years, favors the Bernhardt’s Ocean Drive Collection, cherished for its nature-inspired textures that evoke the serenity of the sea. Her inspiration is drawn from Friedrich Nietzsche's philosophy of life as a "work of art," emphasizing creativity and deliberate choice in crafting a meaningful existence.
 

Originally from Argentina, she finds design inspiration from the interplay between nature and the dynamic realm of fashion, which offers a diverse palette for creating inspired interiors. Currently, she is excited about the trend of integrating natural elements into interior design, valuing its connection to nature, comfort, and timeless appeal. Among their projects, Casa Mancora stands out as one of her favorites.