Outdoor Furniture - Part I

Summer is fast approaching and it's time to get your home ready for outdoor dining and entertaining. Try these simple tips and tricks to revitalize your space.

Don’t feel restricted to the typical 6 person dining table for your area to be functional.  Steer clear from ‘sets’ of outdoor furniture.  Any space looks much more interesting when you mix and match. There are now several options in outdoor furniture including sofas, sectionals, and lounge chairs.  Guests will be more than happy to sit down to eat in a casual environment and even more relaxed after dinner is over. 

In a Hollywood Hills home, we added vintage iron chairs with fun outdoor fabric to liven up the space.

At a Beverly Hills residence, we had a larger outdoor space and were able to create multiple conversation areas.  This included a dining table as well as a few seating areas. 

   

         

Beautiful options are available in the designer outdoor furniture lines.  One of our favorite stores, Janus Et Cie is known for their unusual selections. 

 

Think of your outdoor space as an extension of your home and decorate it as such.  The nicer it is, the more likely you are to utilize it.  Great options are available at different price points.  If you are designing on a budget, try Restoration Hardware or Williams Sonoma Home for functional, yet stylish pieces.