Ready for a mini vacation in your own home Not every one of us can jet set for the summer & lounge in a hammock overlooking a white, sandy beach in Aruba or sip cafe au lait at a lovely courtyard with a view of the Eiffel tower, or better yet, dine out in a cabana with flowy, white curtains in Santorini. Try these outdoor oasis ideas & take a mini vacation just a few steps away from your living room.
1. The Bistro Just two chairs and a table, a great book & maybe a nice glass of aged Spanish wine. Accessorize it with a few candles & of course the lush garden you’ve been working hard on since spring.
2. Hang patio drapesYour porch will feel like a summer getaway with outdoor panel curtains. Summer’s hot but it shouldn’t be that hot!
3. Outdoor dining When the weather is beautiful, you can dine out anytime. Weather-resistant furniture such as teak if you would like to go modern or cast iron if you would like to go romantic is so refreshing. Have a pergola or trellis Hang chandeliers, lanterns, empty picture frameswith ribbons above the dining area. Lovely!
4. Copa Cabana Nothing evokes a vacation more than a cabana. Inside,scatter lanterns and floor pillows and get comfortable!
5. The Beach Chaise Get a comfortable outdoor cushioned chaise & matching umbrella in a wonderful pattern & vivid colors, sip an ice cold lemonade & you’re in your Caribbean getaway.
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