What Your Own Outdoor Room Required

What Your Own Outdoor Room Required
File Under: Outdoor Room, Decoration, Interiors,Lawn, Garden, Water Fountain, Flooring, Plants, Seating , Sofa,Textiles, Pillows, stain resistant, fade resistant , Water Elements

in Patio, Lawn & Garden Whether you have a big backyard or a tiny patio, start increasing your home's square footage today with our budget-friendly outdoor decorating tips. The formula for a perfect outdoor room? Check out our favorite must-haves:

1. Water Elements
Nothing says "relaxation" quite like a fountain or similar water element. Consider installing a water feature in your own outdoor space, whether you're working with a patio, terrace or balcony. With cascades of water trickling down faux-stone steps and tea lights glimmering from atop twin pillars, your outdoor space will feel like a high-society spa. Without the high price tag.
To Try: Eternal Steps Water Fountain ($19)

2. Flooring
Since flooring defines a space, put down some kind of hardscaping, whether it's a deck, stone floor or a concrete slab. Concrete flooring can be stamped to resemble flagstone or brick, or stained in myriad colors. Plus, it's less expensive than a stone floor. Already own a concrete floor or deck? Try brightening it up with fun, colorful outdoor stain from Olympic Stain.
To Try: Wilsonart Commercial Concrete 16x16 Tile ($6 each)

3. Plants
It's an outdoor room, so don't forget the outdoors! Plants soften hard edges (such as concrete flooring) and add a sense of life, warmth and comfort. Choose plants based on the feelings you want to evoke in the space. For example, a meditative outdoor room works best in shade, surrounded with ferns and hosta with ligustrum to define borders.
To Try: Sphere of Tranquility ($60)

4. Seating
Without comfortable seating, your time in your outdoor space will be limited. Opt for cozy, plush couches in waterproof and weatherproof fabrics. The majority of outdoor sofas available have wicker frames, which come in a variety of colors and are beautiful displayed in any garden. Choose a wicker made of synthetic materials or bamboo to ensure your sofa will be highly durable in less-than-desirable weather conditions.
To Try: Zuo Modern Algarve Outdoor Sofa ($940)

5. Textiles
A room isn't quite a room without the accessories. Bring in some decorative textiles to up the cozy factor, such as outdoor pillows or plush throws. Opt for stain-resistant and fade-resistant colors that can hold up to sunny and rainy weather conditions. Don't forget a weatherproof storage unit to hide away your textiles when not in use.
To Try: Spice Print Outdoor Throw Pillows ($30)