HOW TO DESIGN A FABULOUS OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE TO WOW PEOPLE

Last year I started an interior design series in partnership with Living Spaces here on Fab Everyday, working with some of their interior designers to bring you tips and trends for home design and decorating your space.

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Since most of the population is working from home, creating an outdoor escape is necessary for a healthy lifestyle.

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HOW TO DESIGN AN OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE

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There are two ways to go about laying out your space: using a hand sketch or digital sketch method. I love digital because I am a visual learner. This tool can show the pieces to scale in my room, which ensures me that the items will fit into their designated spaces.

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FURNITURE SELECTION

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Lighting is one of the most neglected subjects when it comes to outdoor living. I have lived in an apartment for most of my time in Southern California, and one of the most difficult things was lighting.

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HOW TO DESIGN A FABULOUS OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE TO WOW PEOPLE

Last year I started an interior design series in partnership with Living Spaces here on Fab Everyday, working with some of their interior designers to bring you tips and trends for home design and decorating your space.

Since most of the population is working from home, creating an outdoor escape is necessary for a healthy lifestyle.

HOW TO DESIGN AN OUTDOOR LIVING SPACE

There are two ways to go about laying out your space: using a hand sketch or digital sketch method. I love digital because I am a visual learner. This tool can show the pieces to scale in my room, which ensures me that the items will fit into their designated spaces.

FURNITURE SELECTION

The next step is to pick the items you would like to incorporate into the design. I will be using Living Spaces’ new Outdoor Catalog for reference.

Lighting is one of the most neglected subjects when it comes to outdoor living. I have lived in an apartment for most of my time in Southern California, and one of the most difficult things was lighting.

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