Backyard Season Is Here
It’s backyard season in the Inland Empire. Turn your new Atwell home's outdoor space into an inviting sanctuary for relaxation, connection and creativity. With these pro tricks, you might just transform your patio into your favorite room.
Live alfresco at Atwell.
Whether you’re planning your dream patio design or working with Atwell to create one, envision how you’d love to use the space. Is it primarily for grilling and alfresco meals with friends, snuggling up with a good book or enjoying naps in the fresh air? Or do you see it as a quiet corner for remote work? Creating a vision board or building an idea notebook can help bring your outdoor style to life.
Make it comfortable.
No matter your vision, the best outdoor spaces are comfortable and inviting. If you intend your patio primarily for entertaining and outdoor dining, choose a table large enough for your typical guest list. Expandable, foldable tables give you the flexibility to easily reconfigure your patio space, too. Invest in comfy chairs and couches with weather-resistant, washable fabrics. Help your interior and exterior flow seamlessly by opting for a color palette similar to your interior furnishings.
Outdoor washable rugs not only help define your space as a “room” but they also soften harder surfaces. Finish your seating arrangement with accent pillows and throws just beckoning for an afternoon snooze in the breeze.
Set the mood with lighting.
Well-placed lighting turns your backyard space into an evening retreat. String lights add soft lighting while also helping to define the space. For a different twist, try hanging string lights vertically to create a curtain effect along one side of your patio.
Lighting designers now offer many eco-friendly outdoor alternatives, like solar lanterns hung from trees and battery-powered candelabras for dining tables. Tuck flameless LED candles among potted plants or group together in varying sizes. Many come with remote controls and timers; with a simple click, you can let there be light!
Add Zen with these touches.
Create a calming retreat with natural accents that soothe the senses. Potted plants instantly soften a patio, whether it’s sculptural succulents in sleek containers, fragrant herbs in clay pots or leafy greenery that moves with the breeze. These simple touches bring color, texture and a sense of life to your outdoor space. Chimes are another designer trick for giving outdoor spaces a spa-like serenity. Listen before buying, as chimes vary dramatically based on the number and length of tubes, and what they are made of.