light fixtures<\/a>, though, a dramatic improvement can be seen:<\/p>\n![\"After](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/yard-drapes-2.jpg?resize=300%2C133&ssl=1\" "\\"Yard-Drapes-2\\"")
<\/p>\n
The vast and unappealing wall becomes a softer and more elegant focal point.\u00a0\u00a0Even the potted plants, which before looked washed out and ragged\u00a0against the\u00a0drab stone backdrop, pop out\u00a0in front of the outdoor curtains\u00a0and add more visual texture and interest to the scene.<\/p>\n
Many times, all that a living space requires to improve its appearance\u00a0is the addition or alteration\u00a0of a few details.\u00a0 Before investing in an expensive remodel or decorating overhaul, it’s worth the time and money\u00a0to\u00a0first think\u00a0on a smaller scale.\u00a0\u00a0A very little change, as seen here,\u00a0can often go a long way to improve a living space.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Any living space can be turned from\u00a0bland and unappealing to comfortable and inviting, and it rarely requires expensive choices like remodeling or a complete decorating makeover.\u00a0\u00a0In most cases,\u00a0a fresh and beautiful look can be achieved\u00a0with\u00a0the addition of a few\u00a0simple and inexpensive details.\u00a0 Here is a good example: The photo above shows a fairly standard wall that serves as a boundary between\u00a0properties.\u00a0\u00a0The homeowner has attempted to\u00a0soften … Continue reading Before & After: Design Details Make the Difference<\/span> »<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":false,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[15,16],"tags":[129,314,332],"class_list":["post-1385","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-outdoor-lighting-ideas","category-outdoor-living-spaces-2","tag-decorating-solutions","tag-outdoor-curtains","tag-outdoor-lighting"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"","jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p2Nnyf-ml","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":158,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/outdoor-decorating-for-the-holidays\/","url_meta":{"origin":1385,"position":0},"title":"Outdoor Decorating For The Holidays!","author":"Trey Collier","date":"December 4, 2008","format":false,"excerpt":"Now is the\u00a0time to decorate for the holidays, but in doing so,\u00a0don't\u00a0forget to pay attention to the ambiance your outdoor spaces create during this season. From\u00a0wreaths to\u00a0holiday lights in the front, we seem to stay busy decorating our outdoors. My question is.....\u00a0are really doing it for those inside...\u00a0or for those\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Holidays & Gift Ideas"","block_context":{"text":"Holidays & Gift Ideas","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/category\/holidays-gift-ideas\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Holiday Decorating with Garden Torches","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2008\/12\/tabletorchescopper-small.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":2723,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/small-decorating-ideas-that-make-a-big-impact\/","url_meta":{"origin":1385,"position":1},"title":"Small Decorating Ideas That Make a Big Impact","author":"BYC Temp Admin","date":"December 26, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"Decorating Ideas on a Budget Using Paint, Plants, and Outdoor Rugs Small decorating ideas can make redecorating a room very inexpensive. Before you dip into your savings, though, consider making a few smaller and less expensive changes first. You may find that a couple of small, but meaningful, changes to\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Indoor Living Spaces"","block_context":{"text":"Indoor Living Spaces","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/category\/indoor-living-spaces\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Images\/THS\/MRGAPY58_lifestyle.sm.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":1973,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/spruce-up-a-room-in-one-easy-step-paint-not-required\/","url_meta":{"origin":1385,"position":2},"title":"Spruce Up a Room in One Easy Step — Paint Not Required","author":"Sara May","date":"January 23, 2012","format":false,"excerpt":"The floor may be one of the most neglected areas when it comes to decorating. Adding an area rug to the floor has just as much impact on a room, though, as adding a fresh coat of paint to the walls. Area rugs define a space more effectively than furniture\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Indoor Living Spaces"","block_context":{"text":"Indoor Living Spaces","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/category\/indoor-living-spaces\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Affordable Redecorating Does Not Require Paint","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/0.tqn.com\/d\/youngadults\/1\/0\/j\/2\/-\/-\/iStock_000002416748XSmall.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":281,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/starlight-lanterns-outdoor-patio-lantern-lighting\/","url_meta":{"origin":1385,"position":3},"title":"Starlight Lanterns \u2013 Outdoor Patio Lantern\u00a0Lighting","author":"Trey Collier","date":"January 16, 2009","format":false,"excerpt":"If you are looking to add beauty and ambience to your outdoor patio, outdoor lanterns are an excellent choice and can give any space a warm glow that neither overpowers nor disappoints. These beautiful ornamental lights create a dramatic, ambient glow in your outdoor living spaces, on the patio, by\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Outdoor Lighting Ideas"","block_context":{"text":"Outdoor Lighting Ideas","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/category\/outdoor-lighting-ideas\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":1670,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/create-a-safely-lit-outdoor-area-at-your-home\/","url_meta":{"origin":1385,"position":4},"title":"Create a Safely Lit Outdoor Area at Your Home","author":"Trey Collier","date":"June 17, 2011","format":false,"excerpt":"Do you ever arrive home after dusk, blinded by darkness outside your home? Not only does this leave your fumbling for keys to unlock the door and falling over obstructions that may lie in your path, it also creates a dangerous scenario that leaves you venerable to thieves, robbers, and\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Outdoor Lighting Ideas"","block_context":{"text":"Outdoor Lighting Ideas","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/category\/outdoor-lighting-ideas\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"","width":0,"height":0},"classes":[]},{"id":368,"url":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/unique-patio-lanterns-create-ambiance\/","url_meta":{"origin":1385,"position":5},"title":"Unique Patio Lanterns Create\u00a0Ambiance","author":"Trey Collier","date":"April 6, 2009","format":false,"excerpt":"Elegant and unique, Starlight Outdoor Patio Lanterns are made to survive the outside elements. These beautiful ornamental lights create a dramatic, ambient glow in your outdoor living spaces, on the patio, by the pool, or in the garden. The globes of each Starlight Outdoor Patio Lantern are unique in design,\u2026","rel":"","context":"In "Outdoor Entertaining"","block_context":{"text":"Outdoor Entertaining","link":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/category\/entertaining\/"},"img":{"alt_text":"Patio Lanterns","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2009\/04\/starlight-lanterns-pic-2.jpg?resize=350%2C200","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]}],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1385","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1385"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1385\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2470,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1385\/revisions\/2470"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1385"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1385"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1385"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}
![\"Before](\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.backyardcity.com\/Outdoor-Patio-Blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2010\/12\/yard-no-drapes1.jpg?resize=300%2C166&ssl=1\" "\\"Yard-No")
<\/p>\n