Get Inside: Ashley Graham’s New Backyard Is a Soothing Oasis

Summer is just around the corner, and this means it’s time to put together the perfect outdoor décor. Don’t worry, because we’ve got your back! Ashley Graham’s new backyard is a soothing oasis, and you’ll discover how you can also create a relaxing place at home for those memorable summer evenings!

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One of the best things about summer is just how much more space you have. While you may be stuck to your house’s square footage during the depths of winter, the warm temperatures allow you to take advantage of the square footage outsideof your home. Whether you have a small patio or an expansive backyard, spending some time nailing your outdoor décor can help to create so much more living space.

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Ashley Graham and her husband, Justin Ervin knew they wanted their children to grow up in a place where they could easily play in a yard and they, too, could take a moment to step back and relax.

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Graham had lived in New York City for a big part of her life, but also created memorable milestones of falling in love, getting married, starting a family, and running an entire business in the Big Apple. “Everything was there for us, our family. But we were like, we have three children. We have three children. And that’s what we kept going back to,” says Graham.

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Graham decided to team up with the designer Mikel Welch to design her dream backyard complemented by natural tones and lush greenery. The goal was to create a welcoming space where the model could play with her kids, relax and have memorable moments with friends and family.

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One of the most important steps of any outdoor décor is to find the right outdoor furniture and lighting pieces. A beautiful outdoor settingis only as good as its function. Make sure to focus on both form andfunction when setting up your outdoor space. Choosefurniturethat is aesthetically pleasing but comfortable as well so you can use your outdoor spaceas much as you enjoy looking at it.