Optimizing your outdoor living room area involves much more than patio furniture. While furniture is a primary concern, there is so much more you can add to your backyard with the right outdoor accessories to make it stand out as a fantastic place to spend time with guests and loved ones. Here are some suggestions […]
Creating the perfect outdoor patio space to complete your backyard oasis requires attention to detail and a few key design elements. Get patio inspiration from the list below and find everything you need to complete the look from Sonoma Backyard. Lighting Start by rounding up your favorite outdoor patio lighting ideas and deciding which will […]
Outdoor entertainment is a staple during the summer and fall months but generally needs some forethought to make it successful. By planning out and designing your perfect patio with all the entertaining essentials from Sonoma Backyard, you are sure to throw the best outdoor parties all year. The Basics of Outdoor Entertainment Before going too […]
If you’ve got a smaller back yard, it’s no surprise if the last thing you’d think about doing to spice it up would be to add a custom swimming pool. How would that work with the limited space you already have? Well, the reality is that a customizable swimming pool might just be the thing […]
Decorating any indoor or outdoor space, including a patio, is a process. It takes planning and preparation; very rarely does everything come together perfectly with no thought taken beforehand for how you want things to go. So before you jump into purchasing a bunch of outdoor pieces and hope they magically work together, take some […]
Outdoor living and entertaining don’t have to end when summer is over. Crisp, cool fall weather is a great time to create a cozy, intimate patio space perfect for holiday entertaining. When you’re ready to transition your outdoor entertaining space for cool fall weather, warm and cozy is the name of the game. Simple changes […]
A deck will not only make your backyard look beautiful, but it is also a place to unwind with family and friends. There are many design ideas you can think of, but before the process, you need to make sure the ground you are going to work on is ready for the deck. At the […]
Even with a small backyard there’s no reason you can’t enjoy the same luxury and ambiance as someone with 20 acres to work with. The difference is that styling is scaled down from the 600-square foot traditional version to a more manageable 350-square foot version. Yet, these little beauties have just as much, and sometimes […]
You can enjoy the ambiance and natural beauty of the outdoors by extending your kitchen and dining areas outside. As an extension of indoor living spaces, outdoor kitchens are today used for much more than barbecues. Although the grill might still be the central fixture, most of us want the same conveniences we have indoors, […]
As spring temps begin to climb, it provides a perfect opportunity to get outside and get patio furniture cleaned off and restored, ready for summer entertaining. Cleaning outdoor patio furniture can sometimes present something of a challenge, since dirt has often had several months to accumulate. This is particularly true in cold, wet climates, since […]
