Add flair to your outdoor area

PERSONAL style doesn't just encompass your wardrobe, it extends as far as your home and garden too. And with summer here, now we have the perfect excuse to express it in spades. Be it the backyard, courtyard or porch, the team from Little Leaf Coin Myaree has some great ideas. New storeowners Morag and Rosie chat to Sara Fitzpatrick about sprucing up your green space. 

How can people inject their own sense of style to an outdoor space?

• Think about colour and develop a story.
• Dress it with rugs and cushions.
• Consider lightingcandles, fairy lights and spotlights all add ambience and create focal points.
• Think outside the square – hang a few pieces of art in your court-yard or balcony.
• Add character by mixing old with new – tired pieces of furniture and dated pots can be refurbished with a lick of paint.
• Introduce mirrors to add a sense of depth and space. What are your top ideas for the garden this summer?
• Succulents are a very popular and water wise choice and look beautiful grouped in pots.
• Hanging baskets and pots have made a comeback.
• Introduce colour and pattern with pots and create a cluster of complimentary pots using different sizes.

What are some tips to rejuvenate the porch?

• Make your entrance as welcoming as you can.
• Ensure you have adequate lighting.
• Add a colourful doormat.
• Add a cluster of pots by the front door.

How can we effectively bring the outdoors indoors?

• Don't forget your greens. Fill your home with plants - research shows that indoor plants have a range of mental and physical benefits from reducing stress levels to purifying the air. String of pearls, monstera, devils ivy, peace lily and rubber tree are all popular options at the moment.
• Don't be afraid to introduce hanging plants.
• Create a feature by placing a plant on a stand.
  
  To employ a professional for your gardening makeover, find your Look Local WA gardener or landscaping professional.