{"id":1515,"date":"2017-05-10T15:41:08","date_gmt":"2017-05-10T20:41:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dolly.com\/blog\/?p=1515"},"modified":"2026-04-28T07:53:00","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:53:00","slug":"take-it-outside-designer-tips-for-upgrading-your-outdoor-furniture-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.taskrabbit.com\/blog\/take-it-outside-designer-tips-for-upgrading-your-outdoor-furniture-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Take it Outside: Designer Tips for Upgrading Your Outdoor Furniture & Spaces"},"content":{"rendered":"

Get excited – the season of grilling, cocktails, and just kickin\u2019 it in your yard or on your patio is near. This year, we know you\u2019ve promised to dial in summer with a sweet new outdoor space you can Insta-blast till Labor Day. <\/span><\/p>\n

Tired of the humdrum, wicker tables and benches you remember from grandma\u2019s time share? Well, there\u2019s never been a better time for finding contemporary outdoor furniture as nearly every major furniture retailer offers pieces for your green space. But you can also find great pieces in unusual places – and, if you\u2019re the crafty type, experiment with weatherproof fabrics, rust-proof paints, and stains to design your own oasis. <\/span><\/p>\n

First things first – like any design process, you need a plan. We know – planning is zero fun – but you don\u2019t need a lengthy process or complicated design software. A few simple steps will get you to the fun part. <\/span><\/p>\n

    \n
  1. \n

    Take some measurements<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Looks can be deceiving, so be sure you know exactly how many feet and inches you have to work with. You don\u2019t want to end up buying furniture or accessories that don\u2019t fit, or dominate your space. Don\u2019t forget vertical space like walls and fences that you can spruce things up with art, plants and drapery.<\/span><\/li>\n

  2. \n

    How will you use the space?<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Happy hour cocktails, bruschetta cook-offs, or cozying up with a glass of vino around a warm fire? We know – all of the above. But write down your ideal situation anyway so you can use it to\u2026<\/span><\/li>\n

  3. \n

    Stalk Pinterest boards<\/b><\/h3>\n

    Searching Pinterest can be a rabbit hole, but it\u2019s perfect for plugging in terms and discovering <\/span>outdoor living design<\/span><\/a> and <\/span>mood boards<\/span><\/a>. It\u2019ll help you tie your inspiration to some concrete ideas which you can execute with some additional planning.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    To help inspire your hip new outdoor update, we chatted with a few design pros, who\u2019ve offered their tips on how to design the perfect spot for your stylish summer soirees. <\/span><\/p>\n

    Go Big in Small Places<\/b><\/h2>\n

    Design catalogos are notorious for featuring expansive spaces where only celebrities and royals live. Don\u2019t fret, you can still have a ton of fun updating your outdoor space, even if your yard, patio, or balcony isn\u2019t MTV cribs-worthy.<\/span><\/p>\n