How to Design an Outdoor Living Space the Right Way with the Right Steps

Your home sits on a comfortable-sized lot in a nice part of Oakville or Burlington. Inside, you add colour, furniture and accessories to make the space your own and reflect the comfortable way you want to live. Do you do the same outside? Here, we look at how to design outdoor living spaces. 

Start With How You’ll Use the Space 

Before choosing patio furniture or accessories, think about what you want your outdoor living space to do. Do you want a quiet place for morning coffee? A lounge area for family nights? A dining space close to the barbecue? A place to relax after using the hot tub? 

Outdoor living spaces with easy access from the kitchen or main living area usually get the most use. If the space is awkward to reach, you may want to improve the entry point before investing heavily in furniture or décor. 

Add Privacy for a More Comfortable Outdoor Room 

In many Oakville neighbourhoods, privacy can be hard to come by. Your neighbour’s elevated deck might look right into your patio space, which can make it harder to fully relax. 

Potted plants, outdoor drapery, privacy screens, and pergolas can all help create a more comfortable backyard setting. Landscaping can also provide excellent privacy, although it usually comes at a higher price point and takes more time to mature. 

Create a Natural Gathering Point 

Every good outdoor living space needs a centre. For many families, that centre is a firepit or fire table. Fire brings people together and creates that cottage-retreat feeling at home. 

If you don’t want a fire feature, arrange your furniture around your best view, a garden bed, a water feature, or even a beautiful umbrella. The goal is to give the space a natural focal point. 

Choose Comfortable Patio Furniture 

Your outdoor furniture should be just as comfortable as anything inside your home. If you buy a cheap outdoor sectional, it will feel like a cheap outdoor sectional. If you invest in quality patio furniture, you’ll be grateful for the value every time you sit down. 

Add outdoor pillows, rugs, and side tables to make the space feel finished. These details help turn a patio into a true outdoor room. 

Plan for Shade, Storage, and Everyday Use 

Sun protection makes a huge difference. A large cantilevered patio umbrella can give you 13+ feet of comfortable shade, and you can angle them to move with the sun all afternoon. 

Storage is also worth planning early. Cushions, throws, toys, and accessories all need somewhere to go when the weather changes. Outdoor heaters can also help extend the season into cooler evenings. 

Visit Oakville Home Leisure to Start Planning 

Planning your ideal outdoor living space on paper is a great way to prepare a budget and plan the timeline for when you can complete each stage. Measure your space and record the dimensions on the plan so you can find the perfect patio furniture, patio umbrella or whatever you need for your outdoor living space. 

Stop by our huge showroom and test out the furniture before you buy. It’s the best way to get exactly what you want. 

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