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Hot for Summer:
Create a Perfect Outdoor Escape in Your Backyard
(StatePoint) If there’s anything bet-
ter than heating up the grill and chill-
ing drinks with close friends late into
a summer evening, it’s decorating the
space in which it all takes place. As
with all things summer, refreshing
your outdoor space calls for a simple,
relaxed approach. Here are a few ideas
for making a quick splash.
Less is More, Sometimes
As fun as it is to design for new
things, subtraction is often where the
real opportunity is hiding. Make a
tired space feel new again by donating,
repurposing or storing items that sim-
ply don’t serve a purpose or add any-
thing visually.
Rethinking Arrangements
There’s more to design than plac-
ing chairs around a table or fire
pit. Striking the right balance takes
some intentionality and thought.
Incorporating strong elements of sym-
metry and repetition can do as much