The cold days are behind us. It’s summertime, which means pool days, barbecues, and more use of your outdoor areas than at any other time. Here are some ideas to ensure you’re prepared before the season starts.

Rethinking outdoor spaces

Outdoor spaces are important in their relationship with the house’s interior because they can be the source of natural light in some rooms and ensure a connection with nature.

The exteriors play an essential role in social interactions since they can serve as intimate, entertaining, and relaxing spaces where we can spend time with family and friends.

That is why we cannot leave its decoration in the hands of chance nor surrender to the first trivial idea that comes to mind. This space is an extension of the essence of our home that adapts to our needs and social practices.

Many challenges come when decorating outdoor spaces since many materials and objects will be exposed to the weather. Still, with the appropriate advice and the help of your favorite tile store, you will have a set of ideas and materials that can shape the concept you want.

Keys to outside decoration

For outdoor spaces, here are some elements you should consider:

Lighting:

By definition, the patio or garden of your house already has enough natural light during the day, but when it gets dark, you need to look for solutions to keep them illuminated. The important thing is to know how to choose the right lighting solution, which will be related to the type of social use you plan to give the spaces. What works for a romantic atmosphere is not the same as what you need to have a festive atmosphere. If you have to choose a single type of light, use yellow since it enhances the colors and gives at the same time a certain feeling of intimacy.

Also, remember that smart lighting systems can give you flexibility when adjusting the color of the light.

Play with plants:

To take advantage of plants as a decorative element, use pots of different sizes to add another type of vegetation that reinforces the green element. Also, consider that the pots can come in materials such as clay and different stones.

Mosaics:

Mosaics of different types are perfect for outdoor areas. From a variety of small mosaics to larger versions that can become the focal point of an entire terrace, this is a lovely way to bring color to these spaces.

Natural stone:

Few materials establish dialogue as fluid with the external conditions as natural stones do. Whether they’re part of a path, delimit spaces, cover imperfections of another coating, or are used as a coating, natural stone tiles has the beauty and durability that your outdoor spaces need.

Ready for the summer? Not yet? Visit us at our tiles stores: Prosein Doral Tile Store and Prosein Aventura Tile Store. Let’s talk about some ideas to get your exterior space to a new level of fun and relaxation.