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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