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With \u2018staycations\u2019 on the rise, more and more homeowners are designing and creating their very own backyard retreats, complete with high-end outdoor flat screen televisions, luxurious all-weather furniture, chic accessories, gorgeous outdoor kitchens, and luminous lighting. Designers have truly set the bar in terms of landscaping and d\u00e9cor and we are pleased to share some top-notch design and d\u00e9cor tips for creating an outdoor space you\u2019ll never want to leave. To begin, you should think of your backyard as a true extension of your home–where lounging, cooking, and entertaining seamlessly intertwine. Just as you plan for designing and decorating the interior of your home, it is essential to create a solid plan of action before you start shopping for your backyard oasis-to-be. Think about colour schemes – neutral colours should be the mainstay, with one or two bright accent colours to make your space pop, style – will your d\u00e9cor be modern versus country, and of course, a list of elements you\u2019d like to include – such as a fire bowl, TV, and pond. Once you have your plan, it\u2019s time to look at your options, in terms of furniture, lighting, landscaping, and accessories.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":31,"featured_media":18726,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[392],"tags":[355,356,366,371,504,886,1246,1328,1329,1330,1331,1332],"class_list":["post-5193","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-style-and-design","tag-deck","tag-patio","tag-gardens","tag-sothebys-international-realty-canada","tag-patio-furniture","tag-summer-living","tag-outdoor-living","tag-outdoor-space","tag-patio-areas","tag-garden-areas","tag-outdoor-oasis","tag-beautiful-back-yards"],"yoast_head":"\n