design hotel: Super Creative and Inspirational Outdoor Spaces for Summer Living

Since we're in the full swing of summer, I thought I'd do a post on creative

and fun outdoor spaces for summer living. I really adore what was done

with this long and narrow space (could have been really awkward). The rugs,

flags and plants really make it feel exotic and cozy.

As many you of know, I adore color and this image really got me excited.

It screams fun and makes you want to have your friends over to hang out.

I also love soft spaces. White fabric always soften a space

up and the runner with the stencils on it is gorgeous.

Fiesta time! What a great way to serve cocktails in the backyard.

Have a small cozy deck you don't know what to do with? Have no fear.

This cozy little nook is decked out with comfortable chairs and accessories.

Most of all, I love the light bulbs strung around for some ambiance at night.

A floor length table cloth can really dress up any table. The added

lanterns above make it a fun and festive space - a little pizzazz.

There a gazillion containers other than ice chests you can use to put your

chilled drinks in to serve. Here's a great example using an old planter.

Here's another old bucket. But what really caught my eye are the prepared

drinks inside. Juice or water filled with mint leaves and sliced lemons and

strawberries. You could use cucumbers as well.

Here's a gorgeously romantic outdoor space that seemlessly blends

into the indoor living space. The drapes around the outdoor space

make it feel like a room in addition to the chandelier.

Pottery Barn has a line of books including this one that

focuses on outdoor ideas that are what I call "Chic Casual."

Casual spaces that look chic.

Any particular inspiration that inspired you above?

Photos from Do It Yourself magazine

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