Planning Inside and Outside?

Until I went to interior design school, I never considered drawing and measuring my outdoor space.  Sure, we have plenty of areas to entertain and to sit outside but was I using the space to its full potential.  Was the furniture arranged in the best manner?  Did the colors look inviting yet maintain functionality?  Could it be better??

Of course, once I spent more time drawing and planning out the space, I found some things that I wanted to change.  I stopped the spontaneous purchases from Target and Home Goods.  I had a list.  Everything had a function.  No more wasting money.  No more purchasing things and finding a place for it later.  

This mentality has resulted in less clutter in my home.  I applied this mentality to the inside of my home years ago and I have been happy with the ease of management of our "stuff."  We do a lot of entertaining outside over the summer and so far, I am happy with the changes that have been implemented outside.  Of course outside purchases have to take into consideration the durability, the resistance of fading, being waterproof, and maintenance.

I just ordered a new sectional... stay tuned for pictures after it is delivered.  I can't wait to share some of my secrets in detail!