I'm an interior designer. Here are 9 things I'd never waste money on for an outdoor space.

Tyka Pryde EdwardsAug 21, 2024, 00:22 IST

As an interior designer, I'd avoid fading fabrics, flimsy rugs, and high-maintenance plants in outdoor spaces.2creativecrew/Getty Images

As an interior designer, there are a few things I'd never waste money on for outdoor spaces.
I'd avoid fabrics that fade too easily, like cotton, linen, polyester, and nylon.

Your outdoor space should be an extension of your personality and a place to unwind, not a battleground of regrettable design choices.

As an interior designer, there are a few things I'd never spend money on for an outdoor space when I'm creating a spot that's easy on the eyes.

Here are 10 things to avoid wasting money on when designing an outdoor space.

Avoid rugs that can't handle a raindrop.

Rugs for outdoor spaces need to be durable.DesignStock09/Shutterstock

Avoid fabrics like cotton, linen, polyester, and nylon.Yati Yahaya/Shutterstock

Bright lights can ruin the relaxing mood an outdoor space should have.Stenko Vlad/Shutterstock

High-maintenance plants can be hard to keep up with.tokar/Shutterstock

Too many lawn ornaments will make your lawn look imbalanced.G Torres/Shutterstock

In my experience, black-top dining tables could double as griddles.Michael C. Gray/Shutterstock

The sun has basically melted plastic furniture I've had in the past.Yousefsh/Shutterstock

Inflatable hot tubs seem appealing but can be disappointing.Marko Poplasen/Shutterstock

Don't cut corners when you install a wall or barrier.ungvar/Shutterstock