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Decorating Touches that Work Inside and Out

August 20, 2011 by Dan

When decorating your home, it’s important to remember that the outside of your home should be just as beautiful and functional as the inside. Although some people tend to neglect their exterior decor, a properly designed and decorated yard and landscape can definitely add to your overall enjoyment of your home. Plus, a beautiful exterior can add “curb appeal” and value to your home. Adding the perfect outdoor decorating touches can help highlight the beauty of your home while also setting it apart from the rest of the homes in your neighborhood. Decorating the exterior of your home can actually be quite easy. In fact, there are even some decorating techniques that work equally well both inside and out.

Metal Artwork

Metal artwork is a great choice for both the inside and exterior of your home. Regardless of your chosen decorating style, you’ll be able to find metal artwork pieces that will add the perfect complementary look. For example, if you prefer a modern look and feel, choose black metal wall art to accentuate the sleek, clean look of your rooms. Traditional wrought iron, brass or pewter pieces can add a warm and inviting look to more traditional styles of decorating.

If you’d like to visually connect the interior and exterior living spaces of your home, choose pieces for both areas that blend nicely together. Although some pieces of metal art are designed exclusively for indoor use, there are also a wide variety of outdoor wall art pieces from which to choose. Of course, some art pieces will work equally well both inside and out. When choosing metal artwork for outdoor display, be sure the pieces are designed to withstand the elements.

Cozy Conversation Areas

Creating cozy conversation areas throughout your home will make spending time with family and friends even more enjoyable. Try to create a variety of these areas, ranging from cozy corner nooks that are perfect for just two people to larger areas where you can entertain and visit with friends. Outdoor areas such as patios and decks can be the perfect areas for entertaining, especially if you have a smaller house. Make the most of your outdoor areas by equipping them with comfortable chairs, convenient tables, and other functional pieces that will make entertaining easy and enjoyable.

Indoors, you can often create conversation areas easily by simply rearranging a few furniture pieces. For example, try pulling furniture pieces away from the walls, arranging them in small groupings instead. The end result will be comfortable and inviting areas where you can sit and converse. Of course, you might also want to create one or more cozy corners that you can enjoy alone while curled up with a good book and a cup of coffee.

Decorating touches are also important, regardless of whether you are creating an indoor or an outdoor conversation area. Simply adding a few well-placed decorating accents can often make the difference between a visually uninteresting area and a space that invites people to sit and mingle. When designing conversation areas, you should also give some thought to proper lighting and comfort. Pillows, comfortable seat cushions, blankets and throws can all add beauty as well as comfort and functionality.

Filed Under: Interior Design, Wall Coverings Tagged With: art pieces, decorating style, exterior, Interior Design, metal wall art, outdoor decor

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Dan Fargo,the editor-in-chief of Archtopia, an online magazine dedicated to architects and designers.

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