Decorating for a yard or patio, though, is a different beast than interiors.
“The weathered wood, galvanized metal, and mason jar lights are long gone,” Vroom says.
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“[They are] a definite out for us!”
says Tammy Price, founder of interior design studio Fragments Identity.
Some of the designer’s favorites to use instead of plastic and metal are wood frames and wicker furniture.
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Instead, your outdoor space should highlight aesthetics and functions that are personal to you.
“Think inwardly, rather than run to inspiration images: How do you want your space to feel?
And then go from there.”
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Instead, to make things more streamlined, Price suggests going back to the basics.
“Go for it!”
“Being in the design industry, there aresomany more options down to outdoor mohairs.
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So go deeper than assuming you have to go neutral or tropical.”
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