1. A garden or outdoor space in which to create a living area
for plein-air leisure time or outdoor dining is the dream of many.
Often, however, the patio and the garden end up at the bottom of
the priority list when it comes to decorating the house and it
happens that they go unused for a long time. In fact, the outdoor
space may have a great importance in the life of the family because
it gives children the chance to play and spend time outdoors while
adults can enjoy a pleasant retreat for conversation and
relaxation. So here are some tips to decorate outdoor space and
make it an extension of the house.
2. Use of outdoor space The first step to decorate the outdoor
is deciding what kind of use you will make of it and who are the
people who mostly spend their time in the backyard or patio. If
there are children and pets, it will be better to give up the
life-size statue of Aphrodite or the cascading fountain. What will
you do in your patio? Do you plan to cook and eat outside? Will you
organize parties with many guests? These activities should be taken
in consideration when choosing furniture which will be functional
to them.
3. Chairs and tables If you plan to eat outside, it will be
essential to furnish the space with outdoor dining table and
chairs. The outdoor tables are available in fixed and extensible
versions, made of resistant materials of excellent quality suitable
to outdoor. The shape can be round, oval or rectangular depending
on the space available. The chairs can be purchased as a set with
the table or separately.
4. Sofas and Armchairs The outdoor area gives a great chance to
organize appetizers and parties with friends. The seating solutions
for the patio are many, like outdoor sofas and armchairs, rocking
chairs and hammocks. If you have enough space, you can also have a
bar and bar stools. Other options are ottomans, benches or large
pillows that can be placed on the ground.
5. Fireplace, wood stove or barbecue Depending on the space and
its features, those who love to cook outdoors may decide to create
an outdoor fireplace or a wood stove. If this is not possible, a
barbeque will still allow you to enjoy delicious meals in the
garden. Curtains, umbrellas and gazebos Some areas of outdoor space
may require the use of curtains or umbrellas to provide shades
during the day. A beautiful and elegant alternative is a pergola
covered with climbing plants. Accessories Like the house, also the
patio must be decorated and personalized, trying to create
continuity with the interior. Rugs, pillows, colorful pots, jars,
candle holders ... the possibilities and combinations are
endless.
6. Tips for decorating the outdoor space: Canasta Outdoor Sofa
by B&B Italia The Canasta outdoor sofa by B&B Italia was
designed in 2007 by Patricia Urquiola. In Spanish, Canastameans
basket; the Spanish designer was inspired by the theme of twist,
revisited with a contemporary look. Vienna straw, with its
decorative geometric shape, was her element of inspiration. The
Canasta collection also includes a series of tables and service
elements with metal frames.
7. The Canasta sofa is a true classic in the outdoor collection
B&B Italia. Its simple and original design makes it able to
adapt to different situations and an ideal seating for modern and
contemporary environments, and to enrich with beauty and comfort
spaces with a more formal style.
8. Stirring once more traditional motifs and modern
technologies, B&B Italia produced a contemporary furniture,
characterized by big volumes. Two versions: with high back and low
back. The structure is made of aluminum and the stringing is
polyethylene. The cushions are filled with polyurethane, while the
coating (waterproof or not waterproof) is polyester fiber.