Outdoor Oasis
Come on outside!
Sun, air and light are all vital to you, so grab the opportunity to spend more
time outdoors now that the season has changed and more sunny hours are available
to you.
Outdoor spaces are very popular these days and everyone can join in. Many square
metres worth of lawn, an atrium or a pool area are not requirements.
Even the
smallest of all balconies can be refashioned into a wonderful and pleasant
little oasis.
Decorate your outdoor oasis as you decorate your home.
All rooms call for
furniture and accessories, and an outdoor oasis is no exception.
Freshen up with new fashionable articles of
furniture, or revitalise the old with some paint.
Cushions in the colours of the summer can smarten up
the look – especially if they match other elements such as accessories or
flowers in pots.
When
the furniture is in place, it is time to think about privacy.
Make sure your nook has a wall or a fence at one of
its sides as a minimum.
Add hedge as espalier, or plants in large
quadrangular pots placed in a row.
If possible, fasten an ordinary, inexpensive sheet
or some canvas onto a wall or a tree, secure to a couple of poles in the grass
or a drying rack, and pop! you have created a nice little pavilion.
And should the rain start falling: taking it down is
easy!
If you merely have a small balcony to deal with, you
can create a cosy lounge feeling using colourful flower boxes, large matching
floor cushions and a couple of pots.
If your balcony does not provide much privacy, try
putting up canvas or another fabric.
There are also many ideal wickerwork solutions which
create peace and quiet.
Do not forget the
accessories
Remember
that the finish is in the details. Accessories and creative ideas truly bring
out an atmosphere in your outdoor oasis.
Accessories create charm, style and atmosphere.
If you have a garden, you can position an art sculpture in a flower bed, or
perhaps a minimalistic iron sculpture in the centre of the lawn.
You can also place a beautiful Buddha among some
flowers if you wish to spread good energy. Make sure that you are able to see
your Buddha from the terrace or from the room in the house that you spend most
of your time in.
In Spain, where we live the better of the year, the climate entails that the
terrace is truly a continuation of the house. Spanish terraces are often
decorated with pictures in gorgeous frames (matching the style used on the
terrace).
This idea is applicable to many other countries
since the frames and the images do not necessarily have to be expensive, but
perhaps second hand, which can be replaced every year if they end up weathered
after the season.
In
Spain, old roof tiles are used as wall decorations on terraces as well as made
in to beautiful lamps.
On many terraces you often see rugs on the stone
floors, frequently placed in the dining or lounge area.
Try to let these ideas into your terrace or balcony.
If roofed, the possibilities are infinite.
Other decorating
ideas for your outdoor oasis:
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Make a corner of your garden into a “planting
space”, where you can plant you pots, fiddle with creative ideas and store
seeds, soil etc.
Just for fun:
If you like having fun, an old bed end made of iron, positioned at the right
place in your garden, can function as a fun idea for your climbing plants.
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Light creates atmosphere:
You must not forget the light. Remember that lights do not only belong inside
and in dark periods. Invest in garden lighting that will give you joy all year
round.
Place lights in your garden and by your terrace to create focus, which gives a
great feel.
If you have a particularly beautiful plant or
sculpture, you can place an up-light and make it even more stunning after dark.
Lanterns and small glass bowls for tea lights are beautiful when hung in trees
and shrubs visible from the terrace.
On a balcony, fasten a lovely twisted branch (e.g.
branch from an apple tree) on the wall, or place some branches in a pot and hang
small candles onto them.
Always remember candles on the terrace or balcony.
Once you have created your own cosy outdoor oasis either in your garden, on your
terrace or balcony, remember to use it! That you feel comfortable is essential,
so that you want to spend as much time in your oasis as possible.
It is a place to enjoy spending time with your
family and friends, but also a place to be yourself.
Dress according to the weather, grab a cup of coffee
when the home has calmed down, and let your thoughts take a wander while you
indulge in the nature.
Relish your private outdoor space – your outdoor oasis.
Enjoy!
I wish you the very best.
Sincerely,
Jane Isabelle
Links to the
previous
Che Bello newsletters:
Your bathroom - Your
wellness room Part one
Your bathroom - Your
wellness room Part two
Peaceful rooms - part one
Peaceful rooms - part two
Time for guests
Lets twist
Time for Romance
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