With homeowners spending more time at home, it’s more important than ever to focus on outdoor living spaces. If you need an escape from everyday life, creating a personal oasis in your backyard or outdoor space can be the perfect project to prepare for warmer weather.
An oasis is meant to be a place of calm and shelter. It can also be a place of luxury where you can unwind and treat yourself after a long workday. Luckily, there are some simple ways to create a personal oasis in your outdoor living space.
Here are some ideas to get you inspired:
Privacy is key to a truly relaxing outdoor space. High fences, hedges and screens are all popular options for creating privacy in your personal oasis.
For a lush, natural approach, try creating a natural fence with large planter boxes and tall container plants. Other outdoor furnishings such as free-standing trellises and decorative garden equipment can also create privacy while still being aesthetically pleasing.
If you have a porch or patio, hanging curtains to cover open spaces is a simple solution that adds a luxurious yet comfy vibe to your space. Keep the fabric light and airy to enjoy the sunshine, or try bold colors and patterns for a boho chic design.
Unfortunately, pests can severely hinder your ability to relax and enjoy outdoor spaces. To make your own personal oasis bug-free, first identify any changes you can make to your yard environment.
For example, standing water attracts annoying insects like mosquitoes, so emptying any stagnant water is a perfect first step. Then, try adding citronella candles for ambiance and extra protection.
While it’s not always possible to avoid every single critter in your outdoor living space, keeping away the worst of them will help you truly enjoy your outdoor living space.
Once you’ve taken care of privacy and pest control needs, focus on making your outdoor living space as comfortable as possible. You can accomplish this by choosing high-quality outdoor furniture and arranging it in a way that promotes relaxation.
Arrange your outdoor seating around a coffee table for casual conversation and togetherness, or lounge chairs facing out to enjoy a calming view. Add plenty of cushions and an outdoor rug to ground the space and make it truly luxurious. To help you enjoy your outside living space in any season, try adding an outdoor fireplace or fire pit into your design.
These are just a few ways to create your personal oasis in your outdoor living space. Using these ideas as a starting point, you can let your creativity flow and design the perfect place for fresh air and relaxation.
For over 25 years, Mike Johnson, has help Buyers and Sellers in Greater New Haven, and across the state turn their dreams into reality. TAJ REAL ESTATE, LLC is a full service firm specializing in Short Sale, First Time Home Buyers, Sale and marketing of existing Home and Condos, Rentals, FHA 203K Sale and Renovation of Distress Properties, and Investor Purchase.
Mike Johnson is a graduate of Fairfield University, and a resident of Connecticut for over 38 years. He served on the Board of Directors for Hill Health Corporation from 1976 to 1984, has served on the Professional Standard Committee of the Greater New Haven Board of Realtors for over 8 years, served as Board of Directors for that organization from 2009-2012, and on the Farmington Canal Committee for over 10 years.
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