Today's Interior Design Inspiration:: Outdoor Spaces for Summer

Posted by Megan Keisling on Jun 18, 2013 9:00:00 AM

   

Even though the official start of Summer is only a few days away, many of us have already been enjoying Summer-like temperatures and activities. What a great time of year! It means many hours of daylight and warm nights spent outside.

Summer is also the time of year for alfresco entertaining. With more time being spent outside, those outdoor spaces are going to get a lot of use. For most of us, our patios and decks have been neglected for several months, which also means our patio furniture is probably in dire need of some TLC.

If you plan to host a few outdoor dinner parties this summer, now is the time to get your outdoor spaces ready for summer. Today, we thought we would provide some interior design inspiration {and hopefully some motivation} for sprucing up your outdoor spaces. Here are a few of our favorite outdoor spaces from recent interior design projects.

Outdoor Spaces for Summer- Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

{Home: The Cliffs at Keowee Springs}

Some nice patio furniture and fresh flowers and plants are an effective way to make your outdoor space inviting.

Outdoor Spaces for Summer- Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

{Home: The Cliffs at Keowee Springs}

Sunrooms are also an ideal place to entertain in the summer. Create a comfortable seating area with a nice dining table and chairs for guests to gather around and enjoy a meal together.

Outdoor Spaces for Summer- Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

{Home: The Cliffs at Keowee Springs}

Adding candles to your outdoor space helps create a cozy ambiance when the sun goes down. You can still enjoy relaxing outside long past daylight.

Outdoor Spaces for Summer- Linda McDougald Design | Postcard from Paris Home

{Home: Palmetto Bluff}

Eating on the patio is one of the many things that people love about Summer. Create an unexpected eating area on your porch with mix-and-match seating along with a Summer-like tablescape full of fresh fruit and flowers.

What do you love most about your outdoor space? Your furniture, accessories, view? Tell us in the comments.

For those upcoming Summer dinner parties, we also have a number of items in our online boutique to make your summer entertaining even more of a success.

If you are needing help with designing an inviting outdoor oasis for the Summer months, contact one of our designers today. We would love to help you transform your backyard into the perfect spot for entertaining this Summer.

Photos by: Rachael Boling

Topics: interior design, inspiration, seasonal

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