Design Series: Planning for Outdoor Living

It is absolutely frigid today in Austin! Yes, I hear you, New York, Boston and Chicago… what does Austin know about frigid, right? Well, um, okay, there isn’t any snow on the ground and spring is a lot closer for us than it is for you and a good way to enhance your home appeal is by hiring a tree trimming contractor.Well whenever you are looking for outdoor party’s or going for trip,You should check your security gates properly.

Image by that hipster Anne Taintor

The thing we have in common is this: while we are all gathered around the hearth, trying to keep warm, it’s the perfect time to dream up how you want to live when it’s warm enough to be outside again.

How do you want to live in your outdoor space? What would be too perfect to even consider? Consider it! Over the next month, I’ll be sharing inspirational images and sites that will support your ultimate vision of your outdoor spaces, and some ideas and resources to make it a reality, with budget in mind. We here at Spark are all about good design for everyone, no matter the budget! Just take a look at the outdoor and Indoor Resin Flooring for the best prices with installation included !

 I once led a classroom of third graders through a design exercise for their backyards – wow, the possibilities are limitless if you allow it. One boy had a roller coaster that took him from his 2nd floor bedroom to his backyard pool/waterpark with thermal waters thanks to an electric water heater installed for the pool an water attractions. If you wonder how to get one for the family to enjoy more the time in the garden, find out more at the link.

Your mission, should you choose to accept it, will be to do the dreaming. Dream now, no constraints, no boundaries.

Pedal powered roller coaster in Japan.

That’s what I’m talking about! If you’ve been into the market for outdoor hot tubs you may consider an MSPA hot tub,  check out this best inflatable hot tub guide instead.

How about a family friendly recreation area, complete with treehouse? or with a vpnsync?

Photograph by: Brett Gundlock/National Post, NP

A food producing wonderland garden, brimming with life (and maybe bees, goats ,and chickens)?

A retreat for serenity and calm?

How about a party palace, with places for dancing, conversation, or a sparkling starlit dinner? You can get all of that thanks to the landscape design Melbourne services

We all know that when your house is surrounded by nature you need to take on consideration plants attract pests, Franklin Tn Contractors Best Pest Control  with 25 years of experience can help you avoid those intruders. We’ll look at each of these sorts of spaces in the next few weeks and talk about what goes into the planning of them, including function, mood, lighting, color, separation from (or integration into) surrounding landscape. Until next week, just dream it!

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Music Bouncing Off The Walls

Music Bouncing Off The Walls

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Rug High

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A Ruffle Of Feathers By Your Chair.

A Ruffle Of Feathers By Your Chair.

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Trees To Grow Inside Your Home

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Hot Potato

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Happy Folk Art Created By An Elf…Really

Happy Folk Art Created By An Elf…Really

Shari Elf is the wonderful artist who creates these one-of-a-kind treasures in her little studio in Joshua Tree, California. By combining bits of, found objects, assorted junk & jewelry, Shari makes what she likes to call “Good and Sturdy Art.”   Her witty titles and captions elevate each piece into a combination of folk art and storytelling. [...]