You weighed the options and decided to invest in a lake house to create a place of seclusion and serenity for your family. For you, a lake house is an oasis where you can escape for long weekends, celebrations, and summer vacations. You considered building a rustic cabin, but ultimately chose a modern lake house for the amenities and the flexibility to add more rooms … Continue reading Choosing Outdoor Furniture for Your Lake House
When we’re styling our dining photos we like to pretend we’re actually throwing a backyard get-together. We think about how many people will be attending, will we be serving a meal or just appetizers, cloth napkins or paper? There are so many options when you’re pulling a table together (real or pretend!).To help you with your own gatherings, we’ve compiled our favorite tips for setting … Continue reading How to Decorate Your Outdoor Dining Table
When you move into a home with a small backyard or patio the limited space demands creativity and clarity. When you must stick to one use for a space, the task of designing your outdoor area is straightforward.But if you’ve relocated to a home with a sprawling back deck or a sizeable outdoor room the freedom to choose more than one furniture set can be … Continue reading Creating a Multi-Use Outdoor Room
Homes come in all shapes and sizes. If you have any type of outdoor space you’ll want to transform it into a relaxing haven or a hotspot for revelry depending on your taste. Apartment dwellers in cities and homeowners with small yards may only have a bit of Earth to work with, but with vision and planning, you won’t be limited in the design of … Continue reading Designing Your Small Backyard or Outdoor Space
Any bit of earth can be transformed into an elegant outdoor retreat, no matter the size of your potential garden. You may assume that turning a sprawling backyard into a respectable garden is difficult, but wrapping your head around the possibilities of a tiny space and maximizing utility can prove even more challenging. Below are our favorite ideas for choosing outdoor living furniture and creating … Continue reading Garden Ideas for 3 Sizes of Outdoor Spaces
No matter how carefully you curate the furniture and decorative elements in your outdoor space, you may eventually grow tired of the colors, lighting, or the overall arrangement of your outdoor furniture. Have no fear! An easy way to infuse your outdoor space with a fun, new look is to simply swap out the accessories. We’ve been pretty inspired by the Bohemian trend lately, so … Continue reading Add Boho Decorations to Your Outdoor Space for a New Look
You’ve cleared out the creaky plastic furniture, planted fresh new landscaping, and transformed your patio into a breathtaking beauty of stone and granite. It’s time for a full-on backyard remodeling project, but a blank slate can prove one of the most intimidating challenges in home design. Once you map out your outdoor space you may find several zones where you can choose to put outdoor … Continue reading Potential Uses for Your Outdoor Space
So you’ve ventured into the heart of a sprawling metropolis to chase your dreams and expand your horizons. The rent is higher, the traffic is louder, and the lawn is smaller. A lot smaller. Many city apartments have no yard space whatsoever, but if you’re lucky you can sign a lease that includes a modest outdoor balcony to decorate and furnish to your liking. Many … Continue reading 5 Ideas for Planning a Small Balcony
Homeowners with spacious backyards, decks, and patios are counting down the days until the entire family can pack their schedule full of frolicking fun in the sun. Getting the most out of your backyard isn’t rocket science. Still, by planning ahead and with a little inspiration, you can furnish your space with durable outdoor furniture for any occasion. 6 Fun Things to Do in Your … Continue reading Fun Things to Do Outside in Your Backyard
Outdoor patios can take on any shape imaginable — there’s the standard square shape, circular, elongated, and the trickier to work with asymmetrical patios. Whether your home was already outfitted with an irregularly shaped patio or you plan on building one yourself the layout will require some planning and creativity. Before you become overwhelmed remind yourself that round or unique patio designs still function the … Continue reading Patio Designs for Irregular Spaces
Are you a new homeowner with a clean slate for your outdoor space? Or perhaps you’re just about to start planning a front porch remodeling project and you’re daydreaming about the right theme? If you’ve landed on farmhouse style as the future look for your outdoor space, know that we wholeheartedly support this decision. What is Farmhouse Style? Farmhouse style prioritizes comfort and practicality. Spaces … Continue reading Exploring 7 Different Farmhouse Styles
As we bid farewell to summer and say hello to changing leaves and pumpkin-spiced everything, fall decorations are top of mind. Whether your style leans rustic or you prefer something more modern, the possibilities are endless for transforming your home’s exterior into an autumnal oasis. And the perfect place to start is with your front porch. Here are our favorite decorating ideas that boost curb … Continue reading Top 10 Front Porch Decorating Ideas for Fall
The cooler fall evenings create the perfect setting for an intimate backyard gathering. What better way to enjoy the autumnal scenery than by dining alfresco with good food in front of you and family beside you? Creating a tablescape is easier than you may imagine, and our team is here to guide you every step of the way. We’ve compiled tips, tricks, and ideas for … Continue reading Fall Outdoor Dining Tablescapes
Summer’s here and what better way to get those creative juices flowing than with DIY patio ideas to beautify your patio, porch, or backyard? Here are some of our favorite projects to add a little color and plenty of visual interest to any outdoor space. Self-Watering Planter Do you buy pots overflowing with flowers for your patio… and then let them die because you miss … Continue reading 4 Do-It-Yourself Patio Projects
Choosing outdoor furniture is an investment, so how do you make sure it complements your home’s exterior for the long haul? At POLYWOOD, we offer an array of durable furniture in classic colors that will never go out of style. You can easily add some personality with colorful throw pillows and accent pieces — and then change them out when you need an update. But, … Continue reading Furnish Your Outdoor Space: Waterfront
