When designing your outdoor space, crafting a color palette might not be at the top of your mind. Typically, it's more about finding decor that's durable, plants that are easy to grow, and paving that doesn't require frequent retouching. However, Feng Shui practitioner Anjie Cho tells me that al fresco color schemes deserve balance.
"From a backyard Feng Shui perspective, the five elements are wood, fire, earth, metal, and water," she notes. "Color is one of the easiest ways to introduce elemental harmony. And it can be especially fun to execute through flowers, paving, decor, and furniture."
