Exterior decorating ideas are at top of mind since Spring and Summer are finally here. Longer days and warmer nights are a time for relaxation and celebration. Gathering with friends and family and creating wonderful memories with outdoor dining, sitting around a fireplace, or just relaxing in your lounger. We wanted to share some interior and exterior decorating ideas to usher in the new season.
Exterior Decorating Ideas from MDK Design Associates
For Spring 2024, outdoor decorating trends are emphasizing comfort, elegance, and blending indoor and outdoor living spaces. Integrate natural materials and textures for a welcoming atmosphere. Opt for a blend of timeless elegance and modern comfort by mixing black and white furnishings with pops of bold colors. A must have feature is to incorporate greenery in beautiful colored pots and woven planters in various sizes.
Make the Most of Outdoor Materials
Embrace outdoor dining with a boho coastal vibe, utilizing natural wood, woven pendant lights, string bistro lights across your lawn or seating for additional ambiance. Combine textures for a relaxed, inviting space with outdoor rugs, pillows, and fabrics. Some outdoor material that will last in the elements are, aluminum, outdoor grade fabrics, resin wicker furniture, rattan, cane, seagrass, and powder coated metals. Check with a fabricator to make sure material are approved for outdoor usage.
Water & Fire Features for a Warm Ambiance
Some other elements to consider are outdoor water features for a Zen-like atmosphere, see-through fireplaces or firepits, cozy outdoor seating areas with coffee tables, side tables and outdoor dining spaces that exude a warm inviting environment. The use of natural wood ceiling fans, elegant and enclosed patios with sophisticated furniture arrangements are also in vogue. Additionally, the aesthetic appeal of wooden pergolas to cast some shade, oversized umbrellas, extra-large loungers that sit like beds and outdoor drapery paired with natural greenery adds a timeless elegance to outdoor spaces.
Add Greenery & Gardens to Connect with Nature
To bring the outdoors indoors for spring, focus on integrating natural elements and fresh touches into your home. Incorporate plenty of greenery with indoor plants or a small herb garden to add life and color. Use natural light as much as possible and consider using sheer curtains to maximize sunlight. Decorate with floral patterns or botanical prints to add a spring vibe to your space. Materials like wood, bamboo, and stone can also help to bring an outdoor feel indoors, enhancing the connection to nature.
Contact Your Local Boston Designer:
Please reach out to MDK Design Associates for more exterior decorating ideas or your next interior design project.
