Monday, March 15, 2010

Dream Outdoor Space on a Dime


New Job!  Redesigning an outdoor eating area on a very limited budget. 

Here's the before:


And here's the budget:  only $2000

So we're needing to decide what stays, what goes, and what needs to be added or changed.  The conclusion is to prioritize changing the color scheme to grey/black/and white, and to beef up those tiny pillars.  After that, adding some white canvas sun drapes, seasonal flowers, some cushions, and candle urns to soften the whole look.  Then, with a good pressure wash and a coat of stain on the table set, we're thinking the deck will look a million times better and stay within the $2000 budget.


Our Inspiration

This porch found at Martha Stewart is our color inspiration of black and white.


With long flowing white grommet outdoor curtains,



and yellow and chrome accessories.



Now we're ready to go!  Results will be in later this spring.