| If your patio and outdoor furniture are looking a | | | | the area. You can select whatever is in season |
| little drab and dull it's time to get some great patio | | | | and ring the changes every month or two. Once |
| cushions to brighten up the area. Not only will you | | | | the flowers have passed their best pop them in |
| enjoy a better looking patio, you'll also be much | | | | an out of the way place in your garden if they will |
| more comfortable when you are sitting relaxing in | | | | bloom again next year or discard and refill your |
| your garden. | | | | tubs with something new. |
| Outdoor cushions come in many different shapes, | | | | 2. Accessorize your Exterior |
| sizes and designs and you are bound to be able to | | | | Add some bright pillows and throws to your |
| find some to fit your furniture. But it helps in | | | | furniture for even more color. Pick out one of the |
| making your choice to have some vision for your | | | | colors in the pattern of your cushions for a toning |
| outdoor space so that you can choose cushions | | | | look or choose a contrasting color to add |
| to match. | | | | highlights to your patio. |
| Do you want your patio to be fresh and spring | | | | 3. Add a Focal Point |
| like? Or a typically tropical look? Maybe you would | | | | Think about adding a focal point for your outdoor |
| like something smart and classic such as stripes or | | | | room in the same way as you might want a |
| plaids? Or something rustic or floral? | | | | fireplace in a lounge area. Consider adding a solar |
| And if you can't decide there are always great | | | | powered water feature to the area or perhaps |
| neutral shades to choose! Once your patio | | | | something simple like a group of large potted |
| furniture is looking good, here are a few other | | | | palms or other exotic plants or a chiminea. |
| ways you can brighten up your patio | | | | 4. Think about Sound |
| 1. Decorate with Flowers | | | | Add some wind chimes on a shepherd's hook for |
| Add tubs of flowers in pretty pots to brighten | | | | soft gentle sound while you relax. |