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Lighting is side, "there was no focal point," says important — whether via smudge Yedinak. So he placed a glass-topped, pots turned into citronella lamps to wrought-iron table and French bistro keep bugs away (www.theintimategar- chairs in the center. dener.com ) or in paths of subtle light- "We took things out of her pictures , ing that snake along a brick walkway. out of her artwork, and continued the "Lighting is an important accesso- theme on the balcony," says Yedinak. ry," says Scott. "Because I want it to "Use the same design sense that you be a cozy, ambient atmosphere, I want have success with inside. Don't all of a no bright security lights, [but rather] sudden be afraid to use scale; treat it lighting that blends with the outdoors like a room." and the night to keep that natural In addition to traditional wrought feeling." iron, heavy plastic, wicker and wood Scott purchased a cast-iron frog that deck furniture, this year synthetic raf- holds votive candles. It blends well fia sun umbrellas, cast-iron door- mats and hand-forged wrought-iron benches are hot, according to This Old House magazine. "Iron furniture is timeless," says Brodsky, "probably because you can do so much with it — like paint it or rough it up for a shabby chic feel. "Furniture should not be forgot- ten on the deck," she says. "If it has wooden seats, there have to be plen- tiful cushions, things that make you want to enjoy the outdoors." Accessories You'd think the outdoors would offer enough interesting detail and vibrant color that you wouldn't have to complement it with artifi- cial design. You'd be wrong. Color, lighting, art and function Laura Lyman with daughters, Joy and play important roles in the yard. Angel, enjoy their deck every summer day When it comes to color, think beyond flower beds. Consider metal pots, in beaded brass, imported from India in green, red, "burnt with the natural landscape. "We umber" and copper (www.globalpot- already have enough frogs that keep tery.com). us awake at night." Fabrics, too, offer enriching color, "We just purchased six different in the form of screens, flags, canopies, chimes for the deck," says Laura candle lamps and plush cushions. Lyman of Commerce Township, Mosaic also brings a splash — either whose multi-leveled deck overlooks in the form of a fountain or perhaps Buell Lake. Lyman went to the newly as "yard art," a term used by Carol opened Cost Plus World Market in Foster, an owner of the Carol/James Novi for the chimes. Gallery in Royal Oak. Local galleries and boutiques offer "It really gives people a peaceful trinkets and stakes that make state- feeling to be surrounded by things ments when displayed well in the that make you smile," she says. yard. This season, Foster's gallery is fea- Ariana Gallery in Royal Oak has turing raku sculptures as well as metal colorful glass and metal mobiles to dogs and cats and birdhouses. hang from tree branches, birdbaths McCloud advises enriching color and funny, funky and serious sculp- via the contrasts of light and shade, tures.