Decorators Offer Seasonal Porch, Deck Design Ideas

Fall porch displays can be made more polished by using vertical space, combining decorations of different heights and sizes, arranging items in odd-numbered groupings, and adding seasonal touches such as a wreath and doormat. For people short on time, professional seasonal decorating services offer another option; a Rhode Island mother has also turned porch decorating into a business. Separate advice for outdoor decks emphasizes creating distinct, easy-flowing areas for drinks, dining and relaxing, with comfortable seating and shade, and making elevated decks more useful by converting the space below into a sheltered gathering area.