Outdoor Living Concepts Palm Desert California

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No matter your budget, there are plenty of ways to make an outdoor space pretty, practical and even more enjoyable. Here are some of our favorites.

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Hang Unique Sconces

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Add interest overhead and extend your outdoor space's usable hours by hanging sconces over the dining table. Here, silver sconces in different shapes and hung at varying levels provide a fun focal point in this mostly white outdoor room.

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Put Up a Pergola

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Define your outdoor dining area with a pergola. Not only will it make your dining area cozier for your guests, but the overhead covering will provide welcome shade on hot, sunny days. Hang a few lights from the pergola for finished looked that will allow you to continue using the space after the sun sets.

Top Pergola Designs

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Create Levels

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A multilevel outdoor space provides more options for creating separate areas to entertain, dine and relax. Here, rustic metal steps connect each level to give the naturally elegant space an industrial vibe.

Gorgeous Gravel Patio Ideas

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Fireplace Focal Point

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This massive fireplace offers a stunning focal point while also serving as one of two support walls for three large beams that give the impression of a ceiling. A variety of seating options -- a dining table, bar stools, and chairs for cozying up next to the fireplace -- make this the perfect spot to entertain.

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Add a Stylish Privacy Wall

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One key to any successful outdoor space is privacy. Here, a wooden wall serves double duty -- offering privacy and providing an attractive backsplash for the outdoor kitchen. Lush plantings pick up the privacy where the wall leaves off.

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Quick & Easy Decor

Refresh your outdoor room on the fly with these 10-minute decorating ideas.

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Fresh Twist on a Pergola

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Give a pergola stand-out style by painting it bright white. Rather than running all the beams one direction, arranging them in a crisscross pattern adds interest overhead. Dark wicker furniture with bright fabrics provide plenty of contrast.

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A Spot to Sit

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Any outdoor living space benefits from lots of cozy seating. This bench is the perfect spot to curl up with a good book or just relax and enjoy the beautiful flower garden. A latticework trellis adds texture.

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Go Bold

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Give your outdoor space a unique flair by choosing a bold color for your furniture. On a budget? It's amazing what a can of spray paint will do for old, rusty furniture. The cheery orange used on this outdoor furniture is also found inside, helping connect indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Rustic Retreat

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For an outdoor space with rustic, natural beauty, install a flagstone patio or walk. This home features a stone facade similar to the irregular stones used on the patio -- connecting the house to its surroundings. Lush plantings dotted with bright, colorful flowers line both sides of the patio.

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Install a Fountain

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A successful outdoor space takes into consideration all the senses, including sound. And no sound says relaxing like moving water. An elegant fountain featuring one simple stream of water is the perfect focal point for this small, sunken outdoor space.

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Hang a Hammock

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There's nothing quite like taking a Sunday afternoon nap in your own backyard hammock. Don't worry if you don't have two perfectly spaced trees to hang one from. Attach the hammock to a pergola like these homeowners did, and still benefit from the shade the pergola provides. A hammock stand is another option.

Add Vintage Style Outdoors

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Heat Things Up

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An outdoor heating element hung from the pergola extends the seasonality of this outdoor space. Soft furniture and colorful throw pillows make it an even cozier spot to relax. A few steps away, doors and windows featuring full-length glass connect indoor and outdoor spaces.

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Indoor Inspiration

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When planning your outdoor space, consider the things you love about your indoor spaces and apply the same concepts. Here, a bright painting on the wall, matching throw pillows, cushioned furniture, and a beverage cart add comfort and convenience while giving a nod to indoor living.

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Deck Styling Tricks

Give your deck a magazine-worthy makeover with these simple styling tricks.

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Gated Trellis

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If you want to separate your outdoor space from your driveway or a street but you want to maintain accessibility, consider a gated arbor. These homeowners opted for a shorter, curved-top gate to create separation without blocking views. A mix of bright whites and cool grays give the space an elegant and sophisticated look.

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Cover Up

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A solid roof protects this outdoor space from rain and other elements, allowing the homeowners to have comfy fabric-covered sofas outside. Like a painting on the wall, the structure supporting the roof frames the beautiful view of the pool and trees.

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Add Style Underfoot

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A patterned area rug, like this one featuring bold blue stripes, is a quick and easy way to give an outdoor space an updated look. Stylish and practical indoor-outdoor rugs made of fade- and mildew-resistant materials can add big impact with low maintenance.

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Pillows for Pattern and Color

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Brightening an outdoor space can be as easy as swapping out throw pillows. Here, bamboo chairs and a sofa featuring bright white cushions are accented with mismatched pillows featuring playful, seasonal patterns.

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