Texas is starting to wind down from the most brutal days of summer. And that means it’s finally cool enough to start enjoying our evenings al fresco. A great way to usher in a golden autumn and entice your family to explore the great outdoors is to design your own outdoor living room.
Define Your Space With a Pavilion or Pergola
One of the first steps to creating any outdoor living area is to define your space. HOMEFIELD pavilions and pergolas will provide your outdoor living room with some shade while still allowing you to enjoy the beauty of the outdoors.
A pavilion provides full shade and protection from the occasional rain shower, while a pergola provides partial shade and a nice view of a starry Texas sky.
Light Up Your Night
Starting on the Summer Solstice, the days will begin to shorten, limiting the daylight hours we can enjoy after work.
Proper outdoor lighting can make or break your new living room. You should plan on providing a variety of light sources, including all-weather overhead lights or string lights and perhaps a warm and relaxing fire pit.
By providing a combination of several light sources, you can customize the mood of your setting.
Take a Seat
After you’ve figured out your overall structure and lighting, it’s time to think about what you’ll be sitting on in your outdoor living room.
HOMEFIELD has a wide range of all-weather outdoor furniture. Our Crimson Casual collection is crafted from heavy-duty aluminum and then goes through a high-tech powder-coating finishing process to keep the metal ship shape in wet winter weather. For a more traditional approach, our new Ratana patio furniture line offers all-weather resin wicker designs. Both lines offer custom cushions in weather-resistant Sunbrella fabrics.
Add the Finishing Touches
Once you’ve got all you basics lined out, it’s time to add the finishing touches. Gauzy fabric panels added to a pergola softens the overall look. Take advantage of the outdoors by creating fragrant planters and living floral arrangements that need more sun than indoor living can offer. Add an all-weather area rug to give it a lived-in look. Your imagination is your only limit.
