These warm Atlanta weekends have many people out and about, thinking of ways to improve their Atlanta real estate. A great place to start is your outdoor space.

Decorating your deck area, porch or patio doesn’t have to cost too much money. If you have a tiny budget, add one of two pieces that will last a long time and are large enough to be readily noticed. Items like a brightly colored market umbrella or some large and bold planters can make the perfect statement for your yard.

If you have a little more money to spend, consider cushions, pillows and tablecloths made out of outdoor fabric. If you are looking for a Mediterranean-inspired space, consider a focal-point wall of tile.

You can also make your current outdoor space look new again by rearranging furniture, adding pillows or giving something a fresh coat of paint. Consider adding uplighting to a large plant to make it look more like a sculpture.

If you have a large outdoor space you’d like to break-up, consider putting to use several landscape materials, such as colorful gravels, natural or synthetic pavers, flagstones, refined wood chips and planted beds.

If you are shopping for a new home in Augusta, Ga., keep in mind that Keystone Homes offers beautiful homes with perfect-sized backyards for your family. Visit Keystone Homes on the web to start the search for your dream home.