Adding Color to Your Outdoor Spaces

It's soon time to think about planting flowers and refreshing your outdoor spaces!  In Texas, the warm weather hits early and we are ready for BBQ and the pool!  With this bad drought in Austin, watching my 9 year old bushes and trees turning brown from lack of water is very sad. Planting new shrubs and flowers scares me so I have decided to decorate my outdoor space this year with outdoor fabrics.  Along with outdoor drapery for vertical color, and some decorative pillows, I have decided to try pictures made with outdoor fabrics! This picture is from traditionalhome.com.

Covering plywood, and old door or placing fabric in a picture frame will give your a great pop of color to your outdoor space!  It is a good idea to choose an outdoor fabric that is as vibrant on the front of the fabric as it is on the back...like Sunbrella!  Printed outdoor fabrics will lose their color quickly in the sun.  Sunbrella fabric is made from dyed fibers that are woven together, not from printing dyes on fabric.  Nail heads can be used to give a little extra pizzazz to the finished look!  Secure your artwork properly so that it can withstand anything nature wants to throw at it! Your friends and family will be amazed at how great your space looks...colorful, inviting and fun!

Another decorative option is an fabric awning like the one Sara Davis has done at http://www.pinterest.com/pin/560346378608701217/

If you need help pulling a look together for your space, contact a local designer or workroom to help you create the look you want!  Exciting Windows! has designers all over the country that can make your decorating dreams come true!  Exciting Windows! offers blinds, shades, shutters, drapery, bedding and so much more.  We come to your home and bring samples so that you can shop in your space to ensure that your choices will reflect your personality and design style!  www.excitingwindows.com  Be sure to check out Exciting Windows $5000 sweepstakes!  Enter today! Give us a call at 512.379.7457