Deb Lindner
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sure you use outdoor furniture that matches the style and colour
theme of the interior. For example, sleek and modern aluminium
furniture would be more suited to a minimalist, contemporary home
but chocolate wicker or teak furniture would be better for a more
traditional home.
Add bold, simple planters to add softness to the ‘hard edges’. But DON’T
use a mish-mash of small, unmatched pots – this equals clutter, and
will not appeal to your buyers! Especially if the plants are half-dead or
small and withered. (This is something I am always telling sellers to
remove…) On a typical back deck I recommend using 1-3 large planters
only (and I mean large…typically 1 metre pots!), ideally using matching
pots AND matching plants. Keep the pots a neutral colour. This will
create a stylish, simple effect and add a lush backdrop without the
extra clutter.
Remove all dead or dying plants and replace with fresh new ones
You can add mirrors to exterior walls to add light, reflect a great view
and make the space visually larger
Add a decorative hammock if you have the perfect spot for it
Include a BBQ, but only if it is clean and in good, reasonably new
condition. If it is ‘well-loved’ but not in such great shape any more, it is a
better option to store it away.
Remember, that lots of lighting works well in your outdoor room just as
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