As many of us anticipate spending more time at home than ever this summer, creating a private outdoor oasis is quickly becoming a popular project. Taking this — and the arrival of warm weather — into account, we recently shared ideas and advice from Taylor Johnson client Morgante Wilson Architects with Redbook for an online slideshow on how to quickly spruce up outdoor spaces. Check out the resulting feature — which was also picked up by Yahoo! and MSN — for insights from the Morgante Wilson team, ranging from how to choose the best outdoor furniture to why a fan is a must-have accessory for your deck, porch or patio.

Shade, a fan and comfortable furniture are must-have elements of a great outdoor space, according to Morgante Wilson Architects.