Outdoor Living in the Garden

There’s an undeniable thrill in watching a landscaping project evolve from concept to tangible design. It’s an exciting achievement that every do – it – yourselfer needs to experience, at least once. When deciding to renew a home’s outdoor area, think about how you can reuse items that may not need replacing but just require some TLC. Not only will you remain in budget, but you will add your own personal touch and make the space that more meaningful. 

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A backyard remains an ever changing area – a blank canvas – that rewards those who patiently tend to their garden. Naturally, after working hard to maintain a well-kept landscape, who wouldn’t want to sit back and enjoy its beauty? A well covered deck that incorporates both seating and dining creates a place to unwind and relish in the outdoors.

Bring the garden onto a porch with hanging plants or strategically placed planters. This added touch not only softens but allows a gentle flow when the eye moves from the deck to the garden. Take it a step further and add some furnishings, such as a throw mat or rug, to complete the look by bringing the indoors out.  

Upcycling: From Car Tires to Recycled Rubber Pavers

There’s nothing more troublesome than hiking in the woods and finding a discarded car tire; knowing that it will take years to decompose, it makes you wonder how to combat this issue? Luckily, there are companies that recycle used car tires, diverting them from landfills and upcycling into stylish outdoor recycled rubber pavers. envirotile™ truly shows how you can expand your outdoor living space to incorporate recovered products that are affordable and easy to install. 

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Sensational Outdoor Gardens

Ready to take it outside? With the gorgeous weather as of late, who wouldn’t want to lounge in the backyard? To help get your outdoor living space up to speed, we’re offering up some simple solutions to assist in your style revamp. Whether you love traditional, modern, vintage, or romantic, these outdoor rooms will surely strike a harmonious chord, no matter your chosen flair. 

Green Marvel

When it comes to shrubs and trees: the grandeur, the better! Organically add seclusion to a backyard bungalow with large foliage; you’ll feel as though you have an extension to your home where you can lay back and relax in casual comfort. 

Vintage Chic

Get your vintage on by bringing back the fabulous flair from the antique era. Fuse this look with modern accent piece and make a room flourish with vintage-style.  

 

Traditional Tread

Cover an area with pavers or stones that march to its own beat. For an easy solution: opt for a paver that is lightweight, requires no special machinery and are made from a recycled product. Envirotile™ is a recycled rubber paver that can spruce up a pathway or revamp an old deck with ease! Want an in-ground project, try Stomp Stone: these are also made from recycled material and are super light and easy to install. Eco-friendly and chic, it creates a traditional design without the legwork.  

Geometric Gardens

Bold patterns are impressive in its looks and hold drama and scale to the chosen area. Use geometric prints throughout a backyard garden, it will not only define your space but add a poetic effect through whimsical designs and forms.

Embrace Fall ... Outdoors

Today marks the first day of fall. This may depress some, but most should find happiness in knowing that Halloween creeps a little closer. Yes. Exciting! We suggest decorating the outdoors for the new season by favoring a colorful flare in orange, red, green and yellow. Here are some inspiring outdoor looks that will sure to have you carving pumpkins in the yard.

This elegantly placed outdoor rug structures the walkway that leads to the overly embellished garden. The orange lanterns add color to finish the look.

We love this look. Why? It’s simply elegant. Our eco-friendly envirotile™ (in flat profile) creates a minimalist design; while the yellow throw cushions and maroon planter are a perfect combination for this condo balcony.

Until there’s snow on the ground we say, ‘it’s never too late for outdoor dining!” The rug’s rustic green forms a country feel that contrasts the traditional bistro set.

Multy Home’s Easy Tile™ utility flooring adds a textured look to the traditional white picket porch; the dining set modernizes it.

This lavish look provides a homey feel with its plush cushions and soft rug underfoot. We suggest furthering the experience with hot chocolate and a scented candle to fully embrace the autumn weather.