{"id":6101,"date":"2017-10-22T09:00:34","date_gmt":"2017-10-22T09:00:34","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/?p=6101"},"modified":"2017-10-17T10:47:35","modified_gmt":"2017-10-17T10:47:35","slug":"mid-century-design-outdoor-spaces","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/lifestyle\/mid-century-design-outdoor-spaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The design trends are more and more heading towards shorter and smaller areas and, because of that, it\u2019s only natural that questions about \u201cHow to make the room look bigger than what it actually is?\u201d come up. For that, we\u2019ll try to help you make your Outdoor Space look bigger than it is, with a few <strong><em>mid-century design<\/em><\/strong> tricks.<\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">SEE ALSO:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/lifestyle\/halloween-food-tricks-to-make-your-guests-blood-run-cold\/?utm_source=rtavares&amp;utm_medium=Inspirations&amp;utm_campaign=SeeAlso\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Halloween Food Tricks to Make Your Guests\u2019 Blood Run Cold<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6111\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces%E2%80%99_2.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019_2 mid-century design Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019 The Illusion of Small Areas for Outdoor Spaces    2\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_2.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_2-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_2-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_2-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_2 The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_2\"><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/landing\/landing-ebooks.php?utm_source=rtavares&amp;utm_medium=Inspirations&amp;utm_campaign=Banner\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6089\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/essential-home-halloween-1.jpg\" alt=\"mid-century design Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019 essential home halloween 1\" width=\"850\" height=\"108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/essential-home-halloween-1.jpg 850w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/essential-home-halloween-1-300x38.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/essential-home-halloween-1-768x98.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" title=\"essential-home-halloween-1 essential-home-halloween-1\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>1. Furniture it<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>A simple mistake people make is: \u201cWell, I already don\u2019t have a lot of space, so I might as well not furniture it to have more free space\u201d. As the President of the United States would say: \u201cWrong\u201d.<\/p>\n<p>Not furnishing your outdoors\u2019 space is a good option if you want a space for your kids to play soccer. But if you want a place to relax, furniture is the way to go!<\/p>\n<p>Make sure your outdoors\u2019 style matches your indoors\u2019 and get something you relate with and that makes you relaxed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6110\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces%E2%80%99_1.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019_1 mid-century design Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019 The Illusion of Small Areas for Outdoor Spaces    1\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_1.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_1-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_1-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_1 The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_1\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6109\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces%E2%80%99_9.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019_9 mid-century design Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019 The Illusion of Small Areas for Outdoor Spaces    9\" width=\"800\" height=\"599\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_9.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_9-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_9-768x575.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_9-363x273.jpg 363w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_9 The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_9\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>2. Mind the Accessories!<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Furniture being established, you want to consider some accessories now.<\/p>\n<p>The trick is simple, basically the same as furniture, choose something that goes well with the mid-century style of your home and that you feel comfortable with.<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to consider usable accessories (like pillowa and rugs) and some decorating accessories (like a clock).<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6106\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces%E2%80%99_5.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019_5 mid-century design Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019 The Illusion of Small Areas for Outdoor Spaces    5\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_5.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_5-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_5-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_5-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_5 The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_5\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>3. Plants<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Always keep in mind having some plants that give a refreshing vibe to your outdoor space!<\/p>\n<p>Now, if you still have enough space left, you can choose something like a vase. If they occupy to much space, you always have the option of vertical gardens. They occupy little to no space and they are always placed near the walls of your outdoors.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6107\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces%E2%80%99_8.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019_8 mid-century design Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019 The Illusion of Small Areas for Outdoor Spaces    8\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_8.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_8-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_8-768x513.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_8 The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_8\"><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6105\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces%E2%80%99_4.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019_4 mid-century design Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019 The Illusion of Small Areas for Outdoor Spaces    4\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_4-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_4 The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_4\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>4. Colors<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Vital for indoors\u2019 and still very important for outdoors\u2019!<\/p>\n<p>People that seek a place to relax with some plants can always go with green. The safest choise.<\/p>\n<p>If you think you are more bold than that, go ahead and choose something more agressive. Just remember that the colors you choose should be in agreement with thw style that you have previously choosen for your indoor mid-century design.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6103\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces%E2%80%99_6.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019_6 mid-century design Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019 The Illusion of Small Areas for Outdoor Spaces    6\" width=\"800\" height=\"1200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_6.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_6-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_6-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_6-683x1024.jpg 683w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_6 The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_6\"><\/p>\n<p><strong>5. A Fountain, why not?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You want to relax, right? Go ahead and get one.<\/p>\n<p>The sound of the water is great to smooth your mind and it always ads up to your mid-century style.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6122\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces%E2%80%99_10.jpg\" alt=\"Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019_10 mid-century design Mid-Century Design for Small Outdoor Spaces\u2019 The Illusion of Small Areas for Outdoor Spaces    10\" width=\"800\" height=\"1067\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_10.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_10-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_10-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.essentialhome.eu\/inspirations\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_10-480x640.jpg 480w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" title=\"The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_10 The-Illusion-of-Small-Areas-for-Outdoor-Spaces\u2019_10\"><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">SEE ALSO:\u00a0<\/span><\/strong><a title=\"5 Interior Design Tips For Your Leather Furniture Clumsy Proof\" href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/zkhu43\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">5 Interior Design Tips For Your Leather Furniture Clumsy Proof<\/a><\/p>\n<hr>\n<p>DO YOU LIKED OUR POST? 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