We love the outdoor areas of a home, an extension of our inside living space creating an inviting space to lounge and relax and soak up some sunshine
Enhancing seating areas, that may be defined by wicker armchairs and loungers or a wooden table setting that can be highlighted with soft furnishings can really bring to life these living spaces and make these spaces all the more enjoyable
Whether styling a humble cottage look or a coastal Hamptons vibe home, soft furnishings are a great way to add style and comfort
Setting the scene for your next alfresco lunch thoughts sometimes carry to creating a resort like atmosphere. Or when hosting a summer pool party where the feature is the water. The accessories you add to the pool decor will help to set the mood
Cushions can add warmth and personality to the space and enliven the pool setting
When picking these pieces for the outdoors it is good to keep these things in mind...
Colour
There is such an array of colours to choose, and for the outdoors many elements that can be built upon.
Blues and greens are always reliable hues to use in the outdoors, blues highlighting the magnificent colour of a clear blue sky day or images of water, whether a shimmering pool or water feature.
Whilst greens bring nature to the seating or table areas moving our minds to more landscape thoughts and beautiful tropical palm trees.
Water Resistance
Cushions that are designed for the outdoors, can include a water resistant coating that will stave off splashes from the pool and small drops of rain.
If they are suitable for both indoors and outdoors this will blur the lines of purpose and brings versatility to home furnishings and allows for ease of styling when cushion covers can be moved around the home and different colour palette looks can be interchanged.
To preserve the overall life of an outdoor cushion it is best if they are stored away from the elements of sun and UV when not enjoying their comfort.
Print or Plain Designs
There are so many print styles to choose from, this may be from a solid colour that works well to highlight a base colour theme. Or when styled with patterned print options that allow for visual movement.
The use of stripes always purveys a sleek and stylish feel, whilst images of foliage and palms creates a tropical look engaging an enhancement of the outdoors and providing a coastal seaside feel.
We hope you enjoy the outdoors as much as we do x
