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Love Your Yard with Design and Dcor Elements

06.20.2009 · Posted in Self Improvement Articles

Hiring an interior designer to help you with the changes you want to make when redoing the inside of your home just makes since. It also makes since to have the same type of design input when you are making changes to the outside of your home as well, just thinking about being outside and not in.nnFor instance, in your yard it’s not just about aesthetics. One has to consider the types of plants that are going to be planted and where in the yard they will go. This requires thinking about where and how much sunlight falls and getting the right plants in the right places that also have the coloring you want to create in your garden.nnOnce you get over that hurdle, the simple design elements that designers of all kinds have knowledge of can be invaluable to your outdoor project. Keep in mind that whatever you do, you may need some contractor help as well as some general labor to carry out your plans. Now let’s look at some of those elements we should consider.nnBalance brings pictures of the scales measuring out the two sides so each weighs the same. However, balance in design does not always equate to an equal part on two sides. It’s more of an even flow from one thing to another; a symmetry where everything equals out in the end. Watch that you create more than separate spaces but a collective whole that comes together.nnIf you can look at your outdoor space as a natural place for meditation and think in terms of what one would love to hear, see, touch or smell then you can imagine bringing in elements such as water, fire, wind and earth. Planting flowers that bring the earth out of its shell or a water fall or small stream to listen to and just relax. All of these are wonderful ways to fulfill this since of balance in a natural way.nnThe above is also an example of a natural rhythm, which is another basic element of design. Rhythm can also be accomplished by the use of patterns throughout your yard and garden. It can be as simple as the cushions you have on your outdoor furniture or the pattern of your fence. You can also have more complex patterns in your gardens by the way you plant your flowers and lay stones or other walking paths.nnAnother element you will want to strive to have in your yard is harmony. If you think about this in terms of nature, there is always a harmonic tone or discord that makes you look or think twice. That’s because to appreciate the harmony in a place there has to be a bit of discord there so you can really hear or see that all is in harmony with each other. It’s a fantastic mix and sometimes hard to find but it is always there.nnThe other element is the use of focal points. If done properly, you can deemphasize the elephant in the yard and bring everyone to the attention of the mouse. You can hide almost anything in the middle of the yard with the proper use of focal points. An amazing tool to use! nnThis discussion could go on and on with ideas flowing about great design for your yard and garden. I hope it is clear that bringing in a great designer for your yard is just as important as having one for the interior of your home. Using great garden dcor is as important as what furniture you choose and can make or break the look and feel of your overall project. You can have the perfect yard for you and your family with a little planning and some good design. Don’t be afraid to go for it!

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