- Potted Colour
One of the most popular ways to decorate your verandah is through the addition of some potted plants and flowers. Because they have been placed in pots, they are completely portable and the layout of your space can be changed in minutes. When choosing plants, make sure that they will thrive in the space but also make sure that they are colourful. If they aren’t, try choosing some bright pots.
- Lighting
This is important for your verandah for two reasons – firstly, it is practical because it enables you to continue entertaining even when the sun goes down; secondly, it can actually be very decorative. You could drape some fairy lights from the roof or support beams; hang lanterns or torches from the roof or place them on tables; arrange candles on surfaces where they won’t be knocked over; and so on.
- Outdoor Furniture
Whilst most people think that a simple table and chairs is enough for their verandah, it should be noted that the right outdoor furniture can make a real difference to how the space looks and feels. You could arrange a whole lounge setting in the space, providing that the fabric won’t be affected by weathering. An outdoor bar is also a popular touch, as it gives your guests a view of the surrounding landscape.
- Accessories
One of the best ways that you can decorate your verandah is through the addition of accessories. These can be swapped around easily depending on the look you are going for or the event. Why not purchase some table linens, cushions, throw rugs, outdoor rugs, artwork, candelabras or even some ornaments? There are plenty of objects that have been designed to withstand the elements with ease.
- Temperature Control
Many people find themselves avoiding their verandahs at all times of the year because they become too hot in summer and too cold in winter. With the addition of some overhead fans, however, the space could become quite comfortable during warmer weather. And the addition of some roof or even patio heaters can make the space inviting on even the coldest and wettest of nights.
If you have been staring at your verandah over the past few weeks, knowing that you want to get outside and enjoy the finer weather but dreading spending time in the dusty space, the above creative tips are for you! Your verandah could become the epicenter of your home over the warmer months ahead, all you have to do is make the space as comfortable and inviting as possible. So, how many of these tips are you going to use in your space?