Just as the size and use of each room in your Madison, WI, home was factored in when selecting furniture, the same should be true of the role of outdoor furniture in planning out a landscape design. Having the right furniture in the right places can make the entire landscape more pleasing, pretty, and useful.
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Decide the Function of Your Outdoor Furniture
Understanding how a specific outdoor space will be used can influence how it is planned. Two large couches with ample fluffy pillows could set the stage for a patio reserved for rest and relaxation. Add in a large coffee table to hold drinks and snacks and to act as a footrest. If space allows, armchairs that coordinate with the couches can bring extra seating for larger groups.
Likewise, if this is also the same place where you’ll be enjoying alfresco meals all summer long, placing a dining table and chairs would be convenient for serving and eating. There are a variety of dining tables and chairs that can suit outdoor spaces and group sizes.
Introduce Color and Texture
Another consideration when designing a landscape can be the color and texture that outdoor furniture brings to the space. If you love a monochromatic look, such as the use of light colored pavers for the flooring alongside white and cream flowers to contrast with the surrounding greenery, you may want to choose wood-based outdoor furniture, for some natural texture. Pillows for the furniture can be in muted shades, to keep with the overall mood serene and calm.
Outdoor furniture can be where you let your imagination run free with boldly patterned pillows and throws. Complement this look with oversized pots of multicolored flowers and tall greenery, for a brightly hued outdoor living space.
Placing the Furniture
Placement of any outdoor furniture can be as important as the furniture itself. When you are planning the landscape with landscape design professionals, be ready to think through where the prime seating spots should go—and your design experts can offer guidance if you are not sure. You may want to consider multiple furniture placement options so that the ultimate choice is based on usefulness and accessibility.
Your landscape services professional can also recommend the accessories that will give your outdoor furniture the best function—items such as side tables for a lighting source and your book or a spot to sit a drink or snack; a patterned rug to pull the entire space together with the right colors; and a storage unit that can hold extra throws and jackets for chilly evenings.
Designing an outdoor space with furniture in mind can be a smart move. This aspect of your new landscape may not be the most complicated to devise (compared to the design and build of a patio and complementary outdoor fireplace), but the furniture will be the finishing touch for expressing your personality and style, and comfort level. From umbrellas to chairs to entire lounge sets, Landscape Architecture can guide your selection of furniture, provide a competitive price, and set it up so that all you have to do is go outside and enjoy it.
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