8 Outdoor Seating Spaces to Steal From
Here is a handy guide to picking the right kind of seating arrangement for your outdoors
Whether you have a lush green garden or a small deck patio, taking the indoors outside is the natural thing to do. That means, your tastes for a specific kind of seating as well as your comfort quotient have to make their way to your balcony. Here are some very creative outdoor seating ideas to be inspired by.
2. I’m a huge fan of everything quirky and eclectic. No wonder this swing bench gets a thumbs up from me. The upholstered wooden seat has been cleverly hoisted up on ropes and attached to the roof of this verandah. What a great way to utilise this space! Keep a handy table for your books and coffee and you wouldn’t ever take an afternoon siesta indoors.
How to Add a Jhoola (Swing) in Your Home
How to Add a Jhoola (Swing) in Your Home
3. If the comforts of indoors were brought outside, I wouldn’t want to ever go back. Comfy couches, recliners, lounge chairs and coffee tables all belong in the patio. The greens and the blues on canvas fabric make the timbered furniture come alive. Those living up north, can add a fire pit for those wintry nights. Or go for a beer cave or even an entire outdoor kitchen! Why not? Either way, you can accessorise with elements that enhance the functionality of the space.
4. The secret garden has always been my favourite theme. Imagine nestling in a secluded nook with tiny plants and wild flowers around, with tea and macaroons and the sunset for company. Sigh! Not all seating areas have to be formal decks, patios or balconies. This colour-coded bench gives the much needed whim to a garden. The key to creating a secret corner is to have a lot of foliage in the background so as to create an enclosure.
Tip: A hammock wouldn’t hurt either. Relax in your own private backyard retreat with a fringed hammock and some shade.
Tip: A hammock wouldn’t hurt either. Relax in your own private backyard retreat with a fringed hammock and some shade.
5. There is so much exoticism around canopies. It’s probably because of the sun filtering in through sheers while an enclosure hides us from the world. Canopies add so much fun to an outdoor setting, like this one does – with its riot of colours and breezy drapes. When a regular sofa and a dining table is paired with a canopy, vibrant fabrics, durries and comfy cushions in the backdrop of a jute wall, why wouldn’t there be no magic?
6. Neutral outdoor wicker furniture with white or beige upholstery is the most versatile combination – you can always change the look without blowing a hole in your pocket. In this patio, warm shaded fabrics blend perfectly with the pale wooden deck, achieving a relaxed look that is high on elegance.
This pool-side deck with rustic details and luxe accessories has been transformed from a mere poolside patio to an apt space for hosting lunches and dinners.
This pool-side deck with rustic details and luxe accessories has been transformed from a mere poolside patio to an apt space for hosting lunches and dinners.
7. There is so much charm in this patio yet it has neither cushions nor throws! This is a perfect, no mess, clean and sharp space. The wooden benches add to the warmth from the sun’s crisp morning rays. For a poised look, paint the entire area with similar tones like the browns here.
8. Don’t get stuck in a rut, or a soup for that matter with outdoor seating. There’s much more on offer than just wooden or wicker furniture! Metal collapsible chairs will work best for a carefree casual look. You can also pull out old chairs from the attic and go creative with the paints.
Have fun with your outdoor furniture – it has a lesser shelf life, so you can go all out with colours and designs without being stuck with them forever. And outdoor spaces are meant to be fun, where you can go and relax. So let loose a little and experiment.
Read more:
Create a Casbah on the Patio
5 Ways to Live Large on a Small Balcony
Tell us:
Which of these would you integrate well in your home? Write in the Comments below.
Have fun with your outdoor furniture – it has a lesser shelf life, so you can go all out with colours and designs without being stuck with them forever. And outdoor spaces are meant to be fun, where you can go and relax. So let loose a little and experiment.
Read more:
Create a Casbah on the Patio
5 Ways to Live Large on a Small Balcony
Tell us:
Which of these would you integrate well in your home? Write in the Comments below.
If you like more serene spaces, do away with colour and bring a more neutral palette of furnishings outside. But we vote for the hassle-free, concrete bench to stay. Imagine, no maintenance, no fear of spillage on expensive fabric, no dread of rain or dust…
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