Top 3 Ways to Spruce up Your Patio
Posted on May 7th, 2018 by giorgibros
The arrival of spring signals new beginnings and a resurgent desire to spend good times with friends and family. There is no better way to do that than by creating a stylish outdoor living room.
Whether yours is a garden enclave, a dramatic deck with a view or a cozy covered patio, resolve to make the space as stylish and comfortable as the rest of your home. Giorgi Bros. Has been helping Bay area residents with design solutions for generations.
Concentrate on Comfort
Conviviality begins with comfortable seating. Choose timeless wicker-look sofas and oversized lounge chairs that combine all the appeal of the tropics with easy care modern materials and contemporary lines. Select sturdy dining tables and Tommy Bahama upholstered chairs that speak of elegance and good taste to make alfresco dining a special event worthy of savoring.
If informality is more your style, rely on teak and metal frame furniture to stand up to constant use and changing weather conditions. Create a rustic ambience, or lean towards contemporary, but don’t skimp on creature comfort! Lots of colorful oversized cushions add personality in addition to design appeal. They can be easily replaced, but practical modern fabric options render them fade proof and humidity resistant.
Take Stock of your Needs
“Put your feet up” coffee tables and benches are great options for creating multi-purpose outdoor spaces. Traditional settees, gliders and chairs add charm and function, both poolside and for intimate balconies. If you have the space, create multiple conversation areas to accommodate a crowd, but also allow for sharing an intimate aperitif or settling in solo for a good read.
Outdoor rooms can be fantasy spaces, but they should also serve as retreats to pamper body and spirit. Fashion your outdoor space as a safe haven to counteract everyday stress. Key in to the revitalizing properties of greenery, light and fresh air by keeping your outdoor surroundings simple and serene. A rock garden or water feature can be a focal point, but so can a zen-like garden, sculpture, potted blooms or flea market finds.
Provide for Fun and Food
Whether you love grilling and plan full sit-down dinners under the stars or prefer to serve only snacks and canapés will depend on your lifestyle and your physical space. But part of the fun of an outdoor living space is its ability to be versatile. Try to create an atmosphere that will be welcoming and adaptable.
If day-long lounging with friends, is a routine occurrence, consider a fire pit or add an outdoor fireplace to ward off the chill. Install outdoor speakers to practice the latest dance moves, or plug in the television for game day parties.
An umbrella table adds versatility for sunny days, and special use “Cabana chairs” will shield users from sun if a short nap is is order.
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