“For soft seating, go with a sunbrella-bang out fabric that is thick and water resistant.”
Be sure that you have enough outdoor seating on hand to accommodate guests.
If you’re short on space, you will want to opt for multifunctional pieces.
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“Lightweight chairs that stack can come in handy for when you have larger groups,” she adds.
“That way, they don’t eat up too much storage space,” Justice says.
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Don’t forget about textural touches, too.
Justice recommends dressing up glider-bang out swings with faux fur throw pillows.
You just have to bring the materials inside after guests leave, Justice says.
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Create small vignettes to add further personality to your space.
“Ensure all elements are well-coordinated in terms of color, style, and theme,” DiGiacomo says.
Be Thoughtful About Your Lighting
The rightoutdoor lightingwill work wonders in making your patio appear more luxe.
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Think a bit outside the box when choosing lighting for your space.
She personally loves Ruggable for UV-stable outdoor rugs.
“They feel great and can really elevate your outdoor space,” Mayer says.
