Lot’s of people choose to skip the crowds and the traffic, opting for a relaxing, “staycation,” at home. Get creative and make use of your backyard to unwind and imagine you’ve been whisked away to the tropics. Enjoy the benefits of going on vacation, without the hassle of traveling.
4 PIECE RESIN WICKER SECTIONAL SET
Beachcroft Collection by Signature Design by Ashley
Choosing the Best Patio Furniture
You’ll want furniture that compliments your lifestyle. If you love spending time with family and friends or having a few drinks around a fire pit table, you’ll need to invest in pieces that provide the functionality and luxuries you desire. Make sure accommodations are practical and comfortable. If you design the space too small or uninviting, chances are the money you’ve spent to design the space will be wasted.
OUTDOOR GROUP
Amora Collection by Signature Design by Ashley
Using Rugs to Anchor the Space
The addition of outdoor rugs creates a pop to the design while also allowing you to define the space. Rugs make the area feel more homey, thus making it easier to make your outdoor living space an extension of your indoor living space. Choose rugs that are durable enough to withstand the elements, such as the hot sun and rain.
3-PIECE FIRE PIT SET
Malayah Collection by Signature Design by Ashley
Add a Fire Pit
Fire pits are available in several different styles, ranging from stand alone to being built into a dinning table. Enjoying the outdoors gathered around a nice, cozy fire, whichever your preference, is inevitable.
TRADITIONAL 6-PIECE OUTDOOR DINING SET
WITH UMBRELLA AND CUSHIONS
Grenada Collection by homestyles
Most Importantly, the Umbrella
It’s best to invest in a table that has a center hole to hold an umbrella. You can add additional umbrellas anywhere around your yard to create areas of shade and protection from the sun. Most umbrellas are adjustable, so they can be tilted to move with the sun throughout the day.
PATIO STEEL BENCH
Minot Collection by Furniture of America
Garden Benches
If you have the space, add an affordable patio bench tucked away in a garden or by a pond. Create a serene, quiet place to ponder and relax in, read a book or birdwatch – a bench is a great way to sit comfortably and just enjoy the world.
