As a designer, there are 9 things I'd never waste money on for an outdoor space

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

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• As an interior designer, there are a few things I'd never waste money on for outdoor spaces.
• I wouldn't put fabrics that fade too easily, like cotton, linen, polyester, and nylon, outside.
• Plastic furniture, inflatable hot tubs, and black-top dining tables don't belong in my backyard.

Your outdoor space should be an extension of your personality and a place to unwind...