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Judge encourages people to look at their surroundings to select hues that either complement or contrast what is nearby.
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Candles are an excellent choice, too, adds Sara Hillery, the founder of Sara Hillery Interior Design.
“Inexpensive furniture tends to have flaking paint and fading colors within a year of sitting outside.”
Hillery recommends opting for pieces made with performance fabrics designed specifically for outdoor use.
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“Nothing looks worse than bare beds and scraggly plants,” she says.
“Think in terms of evergreen anchor plants and create agarden planwith plants that bloom each season.”
The designer also recommends purchasing nice looking planters, which will elevate the overall look.
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