Design your Ideal Outdoor Space with the Dallas Design District

You've officially switched from heater to A/C and swapped the down comforter on your bed for a summer quilt. You've even noticed that the lawn is green and the trees are budding. It's time to make use of your outdoor space again. Its design does depend, however, on the style of your entertainment space.

Informed by the size and features in your backyard, this guide will offer suggestions on where you can find the perfect outdoor furniture, decor and inspiration in the Dallas Design District.

If You Have a Spacious Backyard

Imagine your very own landscaped oasis. If you have enough land, the possibilities are virtually endless. Make sure you zone your space to break it up into different uses by establishing pathways. This way you can use the space to its full extent. Shrubs and trees can act as borders, and hardscape materials can mark out key areas such as dining, relaxing, playing, etc. Since you have the room, include a pergola, canopy or trellis. Brown Jordan Structures has kits and shade structures in both aluminum and fiberglass to fit your outdoor entertaining style. Visit Again and Again for unique, vintage decor items you could easily repurpose as outdoor design elements, such as a brass sculpture.

If You Have a Yard with a Pool

Nothing makes lounging by the pool better than full access to a bar and grill. To create your own poolside epicurean hotspot, invest in an outdoor kitchen space. Brown Jordan has a full selection of cabinetry, cooking, cooling and entertainment options. From grills and burners to refrigerators and icemakers to sinks and bartending stations, hit up Brown Jordan Outdoor Kitchens to craft a luxurious at-home getaway. You also might want to check out Waterworks for innovative, quality fittings and fixtures.

If You Have Limited Space

Not all summer nights are warm. To beat the occasional chill, curl up beside a fire pit alone with a good novel or together with friends and a bottle of wine. Brown Jordan has more than a dozen choices in different shapes and sizes in addition to all the outdoor fireplace accessories you might need. When looking for chairs to place around your heat source, you can browse the chic patio furniture at Janus Et Cie.

In Any of the Above Options

With the Texas heat, even backyards with pool access can be scorching. Look for a sophisticated seating set at Janus Et Cie. and add a vented umbrella from Brown Jordan to escape the heat and enjoy the view. While it might be a bit pricey to commission SJ Silk Designs to landscape your entire backyard, it's a great place to visit for inspiration on tree, greenery, floral and succulent arrangements.

Envision an outdoor living space that gives you a sense of serenity when alone, aids in conversation and laughter when with friends and allows for free movement and functionality when with family. The Dallas Design District can help you bring your outdoor living space dream into reality just in time for patio season.