Furnishing outdoor space should reflect indoor space, at least a little
Plants, screens, seating and outdoor features work together to make a suitable spot for a summer day at Blue Rouge Nursery in Moses Lake.
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Screens and old doors provide interest and privacy at Blue Rouge Nursery, Moses Lake, similar to their effect in a backyard.
A chair, a table, some plants and just cool stuff like a sundial, here at Blue Rouge Nursery, would provide some interest in an outdoor space.
Decorator Sherri Van Dienst said people should think about both large and small seating areas when planning their outdoor design.
Plants in pots, like this example at Blue Rouge Nursery, provide plenty of options for outdoor decoration.
Comfortable seating with cushions that can be stored is important on a patio, said decorator Sherri Van Diest.
Sometimes something unusual, like a truck turned into a seat, can spruce up an outdoor space.
QUINCY — Summer is here, those long days and warm evenings tempting people to spend time outside. The question is how to make the most of that outdoor space, whatever it is.
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