1. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 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.