Don’t settle for just a seating area — go for a bonus living area! Start with an all-weather rug and add sofas, chairs, and tables to create a welcoming, comfortable seating area that is well-defined. Keeping all furniture legs on the rug is the key to clearly defining your space, and it’s the same trick I use when planning an interior seating area. The rug should expand on all sides so that the chairs rest on a flat surface, even when pushed back — this is both for aesthetic reasons, and for safety!
Virgil Outdoor Chair | Inspired by Swiss architect Pierre Jeanneret, grey-finished FSC-certified teak forms an angled-leg frame for outdoor-friendly seating in textural ash. Rear woven rope adds great detail, while a knife-edge pillow makes for a tailored takeaway.
Curves and Rounded Forms
Just like indoor furnishings, outdoor furniture is getting a silhouette update for 2022. Look for rounded, curvy forms in outdoor furniture, tables, decor, and more! Psychologically speaking, people find rounded, organically-shaped objects to be calming. Choosing these shapes for your outdoor entertaining area will enhance the cozy vibes. Try arranging your furniture in a loose circle around a central point and choose a round rug to complete the look.
Tuscon Outdoor Dining Chair | A nod to curvy Seventies styling, coal-colored woven wicker framing forms a fluid, sling-like shape and waterfall arm, with durable tufted cushioning in a versatile white.
Indoor Comforts, Outdoor Living
When it comes to furnishing your outdoor entertaining space, just apply the same design rules for decorating your interior spaces. Pull furniture away from the perimeter and create a seating area that invites conversation. Add a comfy sectional or two smaller sofas and place them directly across from each other. Next, add side tables and a coffee table — just like in your living room! Overstuffed cushions and colorful throw pillows give outdoor furniture a luxurious feel. Enhance nighttime entertaining with an outdoor-rated lamp, candles, or string lights for a casual, festive look.
Geometric Patterns and Bold Prints
Transform your patio with an infusion of geometric patterns and bold prints!
Pro-Tip: Layer your patterns and prints for maximum impact.
Mesh and Woven Materials
Mesh and woven furnishing and accents are visually interesting while also providing a bit of translucency. They feel light, sleek, and modern.
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