How to Create an Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor Living 101
Performace Fabrics & Furniture Arrangements
Outdoor living could be its own industry, and with good reason. Getting closer to nature also brings us closer together as families and friends, encouraging us all to turn off the screens, pump up the tunes, and make time for memories. As warm weather creeps across the continent, and especially into Texas, many of us are thinking about barbecues on the deck, glasses of wine on the back patio with friends and family, and lounging around on the front porch. In essence, many of us gain a second living room (and perhaps a kitchen) during the Summer months.
If you're ready to take your outdoor living to a new level of luxury, you'll love our tips on performance fabrics and our easy furniture layout ideas that will last the test of time.
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Meet Sunbrella
Sunbrella is a darling of the interior design and soft furnishings world. It is a performance fabric that is perfect for outdoor and indoor use, resists stains and liquids, and comes in a vast array of colors and patterns. We love to use Sunbrella fabrics for outdoor upholstery because we know they will withstand the weather and your family, friends, and pets.
Sunbrella is often used in the creation of patio furniture cushions, shades, umbrellas, and marine canvases...though it can also be used for indoor window treatments and furniture upholstery as well.
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Meet Kravet Basics
Kravet Basics are another performance fabric that we love and use. They resists stains, moisture, odor, and UV rays for long-lasting beauty in both indoor and outdoor applications.
This is an especially nice solution for families with young children or pets who don't want to forsake style for practicality. Have you always wanted a white sofa or ivory patio lounger? Go for it with Kravet Basics. Seriously!
Furniture Layouts
Furniture layouts for outdoor living spaces should be communal, conversational, and cozy, a place where everyone wants to congregate. We suggest creating a U shape or an L shape using a patio sofa and individual upholstered chairs. Add a weather-proof coffee table and outdoor rug for the perfect living space outside. We also recommend adding accent lighting,like string lights, tiki torches, or battery-powered candles, to really set the mood and make it more cozy.
Ready for your outdoor space? Take the leap and follows our steps, or schedule your free consultation with us and let us help turn your outdoor space into that second living room you can’t get enough of.