Cast Aluminum
Wrought Aluminum
All-Weather Resin Wicker
Teak
Designing the Outdoor Room
Step 1: Determining the main function of the space
Lounging
-- Sofa, loveseat, and chairs
-- Sectional
-- Conversation group
Dining / Outdoor Kitchen
-- Daily seating needs
-- Accommodating additional guests
Poolside
-- Chaise lounges & tables
Family Recreation
-- Combination of deep seating and dining
Entertaining
-- Seating capacity
-- Flexibility in configuration
Designing the Outdoor Room
Step 2: Choosing the material for your furniture
All Weather Wicker
-- Warm, textural, rich finishes
-- Versatile, casual and comfortable
-- Look and feel of indoor furniture
-- Lowest maintenance
Cast or Wrought Aluminum
-- Sculptural and formal
-- Intricate designs or contemporary detail
-- Not always suitable for saltwater areas
-- Minimal maintenance
Teak
-- Rich look and character of real wood
-- Suitable for interior and exterior spaces
-- Weathers to a beautiful silvery gray
-- Maintenance required to keep golden
Designing the Outdoor Room
Step 3: Choosing Finishes & Fabrics
Color & Style
-- Reflection of home’s interior and exterior
-- Rooms that transition to outdoor space
-- Complementary styles and colors
-- Neutrals vs. color
Lifestyle
-- Light or heavy use of outdoor space
-- Durability for kids and pets
-- Maintenance, care and cleaning
Environment
-- Full exposure to sun
-- Heavy wind or rain
-- Heavy tree cover
Designing the Outdoor Room
Step 4: The Finishing Touches
Umbrellas
-- Protection from sun & elements
-- Enclose a space visually
-- Add color and pattern
Rugs
-- Define seating and dining areas
-- Create softness underfoot
-- Soften sound in enclosed rooms
-- Add color and texture
Accents
-- Accent furniture – mosaics, metals
-- Throw pillows
-- Outdoor lighting & candlelight
-- Decorative items & garden accessories
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