Outdoor Spaces
With summer in full swing, you may be considering a little al fresco entertaining.
Here are a few suggestions for making your outdoor living space comfortable, functional,
and the ideal space for spending time with friends.
- Depending on how your outside space will be used, you should consider traffic flow. For instance, if your outdoor area will include cooking and dining, you will want to ensure smooth access from the kitchen. If the space is an extension of your indoor living room, be sure placement of furnishings is appropriate to tie the two areas together. Take a look at a floor plan that shows optimal traffic flow from indoors out.
- Of course, furnishings decisions will also depend upon how the space will be used. Will the furniture need to be easily re-arranged to accommodate parties of different sizes? If so, consider furnishings with casters or wheels. Is the dining area a more permanent space? If so, you may wish to incorporate a chandelier or pendant to add a special touch.
- Indoor / outdoor fabrics work best for these spaces. Most are resistant to mold or mildew as well as fading; however, if the furniture will be fully exposed to the elements, add a piece (trunk or chest) that can store small cushions or a closet to house them in the off-season.
If you are in the market for outdoor furnishings, pay us a visit.
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Outdoor Furniture Lines
Century Furniture
Janus et Cie
Walker's Wicker |
Outdoor Fabric Lines
Century
Duralee Indoor/Outdoor (Sunbrella)
Kravet |
Green Outdoor
VivaTerra
Room & Board
Lee Fine Furniture |