If you live in a region that experiences warm dry weather for most of the summer, you can realistically invest some money and effort into creating a comfortable outdoor area. This is a space that your family can enjoy on those lazy summer days, or your guests can enjoy on those warm summer nights. Your outdoor patio furniture doesn’t have to start and end with the classic white plastic table and chairs. Just like your indoor rooms, your outdoor space should reflect your style and personality. Decide if you want something elegant or something modern and casual and make it happen. You can also customize the style of the space based on its purpose.
Dining Set
If you intend to use the patio for dining, then you should plan on making a dining set the central focus of the space. Purchase a matching outdoor table and chair set from your favorite furniture store and design the area around these items. Common materials include wicker, wood, and rust-resistant steel. You might also consider a glass-top for your table. If you expect to spend a lot of time outdoors, then don’t skimp on your furniture. You don’t need to wait for a dinner party or barbeque to use your dining set. If you make the area comfortable, there’s no reason why you won’t choose to eat most of your meals outside. Consider incorporating a built-in barbeque into the design and then you can cook your meals outside as well.
Outdoor Lounge
If you would rather give your patio more of a lounge atmosphere, then choose your furniture pieces accordingly. Outdoor seating choices are extremely varied. Choose from sectional sofas with matching armchairs and ottomans, or a loveseat with a couple of matching chairs. Just make sure the furniture is designed for the outdoors with durable materials that will withstand the weather and the heat. Incorporate a side table into your lounge arrangement, that way you will still have the option of serving your guests some food and cool drinks while seated outside. Some homeowners choose to incorporate an outdoor fire pit or fireplace into the design. This gives the area an extremely cozy feel and sets the mood for family bonding while sharing tales by the glow of the firelight.
Pool Side
For some homeowners, the pool is the focal point of the backyard. In this case, choose furniture that allows you to laze by the poolside and read a book or sip a cool drink. Purchase outdoor recliners or chaises that encourage relaxation, and arrange side tables next to these items to provide people a place to set their drinks down. For poolside patios, consider including an umbrella or some other kind of structure that could provide some shade. Umbrellas are multi-purpose in that they act as accent pieces while still performing a very useful function. There is no reason why your outdoor area has to be dedicated to one of these three purposes though. Outdoor patio furniture is versatile and you can creatively incorporate more than one idea into your space.
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