Experts say these are the furniture styles and materials to consider when planning your next outdoor refresh.
Many overarching themes echo what we’re seeing in interior design, includinga focus on sustainabilityandfunctionality for small spaces.
There are also popular materials that are here to stay, such as teak wood and performance fabrics.
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An outdoor couch should be just as comfortable as the indoor couch thats built for endless hours of binge-watching.
You see this reflected in the cottage and organic aesthetic thats taking hold this year.
The nostalgic look ofantique-inspired furniturelends a natural and lived-in look.
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Teak Wood Furnishings
Carlson says teak wood is the most popular furniture pick for their clients this year.
Adirondacks continue to be a favorite choice for lounging around a fire pit or for back porch sitting.
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Long-Lasting Materials
Over the past few years weve completely changed the way we use our outdoor spaces.
As such, the materials we use on these now year-round spaces need to work year-round too.
Weather protection wont be an afterthought.
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Multifunctional Pieces
It probably comes as no surprise that we want ouroutdoor furnitureto serve more than one role.
Modular and flexible designs offer people the ability to rearrange or expand their setups as their needs change.
