Landscaping a Room

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Landscaping a Room

I am either really into designing something special today, or I want to spend a lot of money. Everything I have been looking at to talk about with you guys today, I want everything, including the baby rooms and I don't even have any kids!. I guess its the change of season.


I am going to touch on outside decor today, because that's where I always want to be this time of the year. Not only will your your space become a beautiful oasis but a great spot for get togethers.

(HGTV)

This is great inspiration for a larger yard. The only things I would change with this whole design is adding some flowy drapes and the color of the chairs and carpet. I am a lover of color, so this is just way to matchy matchy with the surrounding pebbles and fireplace. But if that suits what your likes are then by all means go for it!

Lets start with the wood pergola. There are so many designs for these that it really depends on what you like. There's ones with crosshatch designs, which are wonderful if you want to add hanging plants. There are ones like the one above that only has horizontal lines. There are ones with lattice walls or open walls. There are endless possibilities with these. I am just going to work with the one above which you can find in many stores for about $1,500-$2,500 depending on the wood used and the size. Its actually a good price considering its another room you can use most of the year if not all year round. You can find one HERE. Also check out your wholesale clubs (Sams, BJ's, Costco, etc..) or Lowes they usually have speciality items like these at reasonable prices. If you feel the confidence to build one yourself then check out the DIY version HERE.

Add a wood or clear curtain rod on the 4 sides of the pergola with sheer colored drapes, such as sage, white, teal, purple, etc.. The color of the drapes will add to the theme inside (orange or purple good for Moroccan... Tiffany blue, or white are good for ocean theme and greens are good for a woodsy feel). You can find some wonderful panels HERE.

The furniture is essential to keep everyone happy and comfy even if its just to go out and read a book. I am in love with the Hampton Bay collection at Home Depot, the colors and variety are wonderful. You can find them HERE. I would use the Chateau collection for this specific design. The outdoor rugs from Home Depot are gorgeous too. I would pick a brown and tan rug with a bold design.

The stone fireplace on cold night makes for a great focal point. So the more elaborate the better on normal circumstances, even though I feel it gets lost in this design. Try the one from Lowes which you can find HERE.

Purple and/or fuchsia potted flowers will pop next to the green and natural browns and tans. The flower color also goes with the lanterns which I feel once again matches everything and nothing brings out a specific color. I would use the flowers as the burst of color and tone down the colors of the lanterns such as silver, black, or white. Also a longer centerpiece on the table rather then the same lanterns that are on the corners of the pergola.

Lastly darker stone or pebbles would make the the whole area look like an island and stand out.

Here is the canvas for this idea:

Since the writing is hard to see:

1. Panels - Plow and Hearth
2. Chateau Collection - Home Depot
3. Fireplace - Lowes
4. Purple and fuchsia flowers
5. Rug - Home Depot
6. Lanterns and Centerpiece - Sunday Morning