{"id":26580,"date":"2019-12-04T16:04:31","date_gmt":"2019-12-04T14:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/blog\/?p=26580"},"modified":"2019-12-04T16:07:27","modified_gmt":"2019-12-04T14:07:27","slug":"4-styling-tips-to-create-a-chic-outdoor-space-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/blog\/4-styling-tips-to-create-a-chic-outdoor-space-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Styling Tips to Create a Chic Outdoor Space at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Summer is here, which means it\u2019s time to rethink your outdoor oasis, as you&#8217;ll be spending loads more time out there in the coming months. Whether you have limited space or a sprawling patio, creating a calm, serene space to unwind and relax on a hot summer&#8217;s day is key. The great news is, creating the outdoor space of your dreams doesn&#8217;t have to costs a small fortune, just follow these easy tips for creating a chic outdoor space and you&#8217;ll be well on your way to\u00a0achieving your decorating goals.<\/p>\n<h4>1. Suss out your space:<\/h4>\n<p>Before you start decorating, you&#8217;ll need to take stock of the space you have to work with.\u00a0Do you have a covered or uncovered patio, a small or large space, and what will you be using the space for?\u00a0Once you\u2019ve got a clear idea of the space available you can start to dream up the outdoor space of your dreams.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26583 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/outdoor_patio2-300x253.jpeg\" alt=\"outdoor patio\" width=\"704\" height=\"594\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/outdoor_patio2-300x253.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/outdoor_patio2.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 704px) 100vw, 704px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>2. Choose the right materials:<\/h4>\n<p>When shopping for outdoor furniture and d\u00e9cor pieces the first thing you&#8217;ll want to consider is the materials they&#8217;re made of and\u00a0how they will respond to their environment.\u00a0Some materials change with exposure to the elements, which might be a quality that you like, while others might not be suitable for uncovered outdoor spaces at all.\u00a0Natural rattan or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=cane%20outdoor%20furniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cane outdoor furniture<\/a> is a great choice for a covered patio but might not fare so well in an uncovered space that is exposed to direct heat, sunlight and rain.<\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re looking for the ideal furniture for your\u00a0uncovered patio\u00a0treated and untreated teak and UV-resistant PVC furniture are excellent choices. For a cosy look opt for a\u00a0weatherproof sofa with cushions, manufactured in sun-proof fabric paired with a solid\u00a0concrete coffee table to hold your drinks.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em><strong>Browse the best deals on outdoor furniture online with PriceCheck <\/strong>n<\/em>ow:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=cane%20outdoor%20furniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-21641\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png\" alt=\"view offers\" width=\"300\" height=\"57\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers-300x57.png 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/04\/Buttons_ViewOffers.png 550w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h4>3. Play with colour and texture<\/h4>\n<p>Get creative with colour and texture to create a space that is truly different and striking. Adding\u00a0various complementary colours and textures to your outdoor space will help you create a beautiful setting to relax in. For an inviting space that screams comfort add plump scatter cushions, rugs and textured hanging lamps.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-26582 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.pricecheck.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/patio_small-300x246.jpeg\" alt=\"outdoor patio\" width=\"702\" height=\"576\" srcset=\"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/patio_small-300x246.jpeg 300w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/patio_small-768x630.jpeg 768w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/patio_small-168x137.jpeg 168w, \/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/patio_small.jpeg 900w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 702px) 100vw, 702px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>4. Just add greenery<\/h4>\n<p>For an indoor-outdoor covered patio with a luxury feel, just add greenery. Turn your patio into a lush conservatory and create a feast of flora for the eyes by adding an abundance of water-wise and lush faux (or real) foliage to your patio. Add a collection of pots in various shapes, colours, glazes and sizes, filled with an array of greenery. Don\u2019t be afraid to indulge in a variety of plants in different sizes to create your outdoor oasis.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"><em><strong>Don&#8217;t pay a fortune creating the patio of your dreams. Browse the best prices on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pricecheck.co.za\/search?search=outdoor%20patio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outdoor furniture and patio d\u00e9cor essentials<\/a> on PriceCheck now.<\/strong><\/em><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to create the patio of your dreams.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":26584,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mi_skip_tracking":false,"amp_status":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[57],"tags":[4015,4017,5688,2254,5687,5689,5684,5685,5690,5686],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/12\/balcony_outdoor.jpeg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26580"}],"collection":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=26580"}],"version-history":[{"count":5,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26580\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":26588,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/26580\/revisions\/26588"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/26584"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=26580"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=26580"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=26580"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}