OUTDOOR DECORATING

Liven up your lacklustre backyard or balcony

RELAXING ROOFTOP

Some green here, some yellow there, and a bunch of plush, textured accessories on wooden benches give this sky-high setting just enough coziness.

Jacquard-weave TOSS CUSHION COVER, $20, Striped Cotton THROW in White/beige, $50, Large Rattan PLANTER, $60, Linen-blend SEAT CUSHIONS in Light Beige, $20 each, Light Beige TOSS CUSHION COVERS, $30/3-piece set, Jute RUG, $40, hm.com/ca.

BOHO BOTANICAL

An eclectic mix of seating like folding chairs, stools and a pouffe, plus pretty hanging lanterns in varying shapes and pastel hues makes this plant-filled patio a whimsical retreat. Äpparlö drop-leaf outdoor TABLE, $229, Äpparlö folding outdoor CHAIRS, $45 each, Äpparlö reclining outdoor CHAIR, $80, Saltholmen folding outdoor CHAIR, $30, Otterön/innerskär POUFFE in Purple, $59, Sommar 2020 tablecloth FABRIC in Turquoise Orange, Flowers and Leaves, $5/metre, Solblekt foldable STOOL in Striped Green, $33, Solvinden LED solar-powered PENDANT LIGHTS in Oval Green, Globe Gold, $13 each,

Pink, $15, ikea.ca.

PRETTY PASTEL

A large wood-grain table and comfortable weatherproof dining chairs atop a space-defining indoor/outdoor rug come together to create a serene outdoor dining area with pops of pastels.

Allen + Roth Riverchase Faux Wood Outdoor DINING TABLE, $599, Allen + Roth Riverchase Captain Outdoor END CHAIRS, $499/pair, Allen + Roth Riverchase DINING CHAIRS, $449/ pair, Balta Chantry OUTDOOR RUG, 8' x 10', $149, Allen + Roth Ceramic PLANTER in Pink, $10, lowes.ca. Allen + Roth Pink Dandelion and Green Fern Outdoor TOSS CUSHIONS,

$30 each, Allen + Roth Wood and Glass CANDLE HOLDERS, $25-$30, rona.ca.

PEACEFUL POSH

This lovely space is the ultimate spot to lounge for hours. The large wicker armchair and ottoman set make it easy to put your feet up—plus, that side table looks like the perfect place to rest a glass of vino.

Doren Wicker Outdoor LOUNGE CHAIR & OTTOMAN, $1,299, Ekland Low Teak Nesting TABLE, $549, Mod Circle Harbor LUMBAR CUSHION, $70, crateandbarrel.ca.

DELUXE DINING

This alfresco dining area, with its weatheredlook wicker chairs and nautical esthetic, offers a swanky spot for enjoying a meal that lasts well into the evening. The toss cushions call to the seaside motif.

Outdoor DINING TABLE & CHAIRS, $2,000, Striped Outdoor

TOSS CUSHIONS, $40/pair,

Outdoor RUG, $100, Melamine

SERVEWARE, from $4 each, homesense.ca.

TROPICAL TOUCH

Nothing beats lounging in an outdoor living room on a hot day! This one boasts a subtle jungle theme with adorable toss cushions and lots of greenery.

Canvas Byward 4-piece CONVERSATION SET, $1,000, Canvas Devonshire

Outdoor RUG, 7’ x 10’, $200, Canvas

Jungle TOSS CUSHION, $20, Canvas

Toucan TOSS CUSHION, $20, For

Living Solar Wood LANTERN, $20,

Canvas White Pineapple TEALIGHT

HOLDER, $20, canadiantire.ca.

Millwood Pines Strock Wooden Picnic BENCH, $168, wayfair.ca.

Tassled THROW, $50, hm.com/ca.

Vale 60” round TABLECLOTH, $110, crateandbarrel.ca.

Solvinden LED solar-powered PENDANT LIGHT in Globe Flower, $15, ikea.ca.

Otterön/innerskär POUFFE in Dark Green, $59, ikea.ca.

Rattan 12" PLANTER, $40, urbanoutfitters.ca.

Beige OUTDOOR RUG, 5’ x 7’, $99, homesense.ca.

Allen + Roth Ceramic PLANTER in Green and White, $10, rona.ca. Designs Direct Palm Fronds Indoor/outdoor TOSS CUSHION in Green, $47, bedbathandbeyond.ca.

Wooden CART, $599, eq3.com. Allen + Roth Outdooor LUMBAR CUSHION in Blue, $30, rona.ca. Sphere Small White PLANTER, $189, crateandbarrel.ca.

Cayman Outdoor DINING CHAIR with White Sand Sunbrella SEAT CUSHION, $1,049, crateandbarrel.ca.

Hampton Bay Ferndale Cabana Outdoor TOSS CUSHION, $20, homedepot.ca.

Large Faux Monstera POTTED PLANT, $80, homesense.ca.

Crosby 15" Grey Teak LANTERN, $100, crateandbarrel.ca.

East Urban Home Jungle Cat TOSS CUSHION, $49, wayfair.ca.

Ceramic Pineapple LED CANDLE with Rose Gold Topper, $30, lowes.ca.