Spring is our very favorite season…We are so ready to get out and dig in the dirt and enjoy the sunshine after being cooped up all winter! We love helping our clients plan outdoor spaces that are both beautiful and useful.
Herbs are so fun to plant, and they give instant gratification in this kitchen cutting garden…
It’s time to clean out those fountains and plant annuals you’ll enjoy all season long. We like to plant in the ground where the sprinkler can take care of them and also in pots, which lets us layer and achieve different heights. You can also move the pots around to different locations when entertaining.
One of our very favorite spaces to decorate is a cozy porch…Great for relaxing with family or entertaining with friends…
We love, love screened in porches. We did this one several years go and it’s still our clients’ favorite spot in their home…
Love a fireplace on the porch too…makes everything cozy and beautiful year round…
We like to mix materials and furnishings on outdoor porches just like we do inside the home. But remember: less can be better or the space can become cluttered looking. This little courtyard is perfectly manicured and well appointed. A great spot to enjoy morning coffee…
Always edit…But no reason to skimp on great details like this awesome old concrete statue or the antique iron balcony console with the concrete top…
We furnished the porch off an upstairs master bedroom in Fayetteville in a fresh palette of blue and white. A perfect spot to sit and watch the neighbors stroll by.
Slip covers can be wonderful used outside…We use them all the time. So easy to throw them in the washer to keep clean.
Outdoor entertaining is what Spring is all about…Every detail for this party was planned to perfection. Notice how well the bright colors coordinate and pop off the neutral background. And again we have mixed lots of different textures for interest.
Set aside a weekend to do some outdoor cleaning and planting…Make a list of a few fresh additions like pillows, lanterns, or garden statuary…When you have pulled it all together… throw something on the grill and invite a few friends over…That’s just a good time waiting to happen.
It’s your turn. Let’s talk!
Providence Design is Mona Thompson and Talena Ray, a sister duo who are antiques dealers and interior designers. Learn more about them on their website, providenceltddesign.com.
