Wednesday, April 29, 2015

The Great Outdoors With Charlotte Skinner!

I am so excited today to have Charlotte Skinner of Simply Love Design as a guest blogger. If you are not familiar with Charlotte,  she is an interior designer from Texas,who has impeccable taste and a truly great blog! I have been following her for sometime now and asked if she would come on over and post her design view on creating a great outdoor space. 
So, without further adieu here is Charlotte and the Great Outdoors!


credit

Hello Relished Roost Readers! Charlotte here from Simply Love Design. Today I'm talking about what makes a great Outdoor Space. There are four elements to keep in mind when designing an outdoor space that will be sure to induce instant relaxation and provide endless enjoyment for you and your guests!

Take Cues from your Surroundings

Blend furniture materials and finishes with their natural surroundings. Coordinate tables, chairs and cushion fabric with landscaping, stone, brick, sand (if you're lucky!) and sky to create a peaceful, organic space for ultimate relaxation.




credit


credit


Progressive Seating
Create several areas to gather.  Have a dining table for meals with larger groups as well as smaller, more intimate areas for conversation or a cozy spot for two!


credit



credit


credit


credit


credit

Layer lighting

As dinner with family and friends lingers into the evening, keep the party going by illuminating your space at 3 levels. 
Illuminate steps and paths with lanterns on the ground. 
Candlelight on tables is soft and romantic. And flattering too!
Hang chandeliers, lanterns and cafe lights in the trees. There's something magical about lighting up the night, isn't there?















Have Fun!

Create a fun spot to play chess, bocce ball or to watch a movie under the stars!
  






Well, I don't know about you but I am ready live outside! What a fabulous post thank you so much Charlotte. If you want more of Charlotte's great design ideas go HERE!










11 comments:

  1. Gorgeous post! I'm finally getting in the mood for outdoor designs, but I wish the weather would cooperate! Have a great weekend! xo Nancy

    ReplyDelete
  2. Karolyn, Charlotte has given us so many imaginative ideas for outdoor entertaining! I love her use of lighting...it makes all the difference!!

    xoxo
    Karena
    The Arts by Karena
    Giveaway from The Enchanted Home!

    ReplyDelete
  3. Wow, would I love to be in one of those outdoor rooms, and the lanterns!
    Teresa
    xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  4. Beautiful post...it reminds me summer is around the corner...my backyard needs my attention.

    ReplyDelete
  5. This is great Karolyn! I always try to bring the outside in.. and visa-versa;) especially in the summer. Over the past couple of years I've taken to "layering lighting" and it does create a lovely ambiance. I'm shopping for some of those darling bulbs to hand in our trees ~ so pretty! Enjoy your day:) xxleslie

    ReplyDelete
  6. Thank you so much for having me Karolyn! You have some wonderfully kind readers. Have a fabulous weekend!
    xo,
    Charlotte

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. I am glad to have you and your talented design style anytime!

      Delete
  7. Oh take me away! Great post and such lovely outdoor spaces! x

    ReplyDelete
  8. So much inspiration! Hopefully next year we will be able to work on our outdoor areas. They can add so much entertaining space to a house!
    Shelley

    ReplyDelete
  9. All such beautiful spaces, dreamy really! I'd love to incorporate a few of those designs in my own yard.

    ReplyDelete

I always enjoy hearing from my viewers so comment frequently!