Two Ways to Bring Indoor Zen to Your Outdoor Space
You have brought Zen to your indoor space by decluttering and reorganizing. Now you are ready to extend those good vibes into your outdoor space. As the weather gets warmer, you’ll want to have an outdoor space that’s functional and easy to keep clean.
Here are two ways to maximize your outdoor space and bring indoor zen to your backyard:
Create outdoor zones
Before you begin organizing your zones, clear all trash or other items that need a home. To an inspection for pieces that may need deep cleaning, repair, or replacement. Now you are ready to create your zones to tackle. Bring indoor zen to your outdoor space by separating your area into zones. This could include:
Dining area
Barbeque
Garden
Deck
Pool area
Shed
Trash receptacle
Maximize your outdoor space
Treat your outdoor space as an extension of your house. By keeping the overall look consistent and using neutral colours that match your indoor space, you’ll be able to create that zen environment you’re looking for. Use blocks or pops of colour in the space depending on your home style. Consider how you outdoor space flows into your indoor areas. I always suggest choosing outdoor furniture that is easy to move around and reconfigure should you need to switch up the flow.
Maximize your outdoor space by doing the following:
Dining: Create dividers with colorful area rugs and gravel
Cooking: Store outdoor cooking utensils in a weatherproof table cart
Storage: Buy a weather-resistant bookshelf to display your outdoor decor
Gardening: Buy a potting bench to keep gardening tools handy
Shed: Place all tools together on hooks. Keep pool items in racks and balls in a ball organizer.
Lighting: Hang string lights and battery-operated candles to create a warm and inviting space
Camouflage: You can camouflage the garden hose, air conditioning unit, and trash receptacles. Don’t forget to cover the grill when not in use.
Creating an outdoor oasis beyond the back door is the perfect getaway when you can’t travel to Mexico. We hope these help you build your outdoor staycation space.
Melanie McConnell is a Professional Organizer and the owner of Mello Spaces. She helps busy professionals and parents get the organized home of their dreams. Check out her website www.mellospaces.com and follow her on Instagram: @mellospaces
Florena Davies is a Professional Organizer and Owner of Organize by Flo. She uses her experience as a wife and mother of 2 to create real-life organizational systems and changes for work and home that allow our 2 worlds to co-exist and 'Flo" together. Check out her website at https://www.organizebyflo.com/ and on instagram @organizebyflo.
Marybeth Welty helps women create calm and healthy homes and lives. With over 12 years of experience in organizing, interior design, sustainable building, and mindful living, Marybeth is passionate about improving your mental health, your work, your relationships, and supporting the life of your dreams by starting with where you live, your home. You can book a free meeting with her at https://sustainablelifestylesolutions.com/20-min-free and connect with her on Instagram at @this_sustainable_lifestyle.