Outdoor House Designs: How to Create a Beautiful and Functional Outdoor Living Space
Outdoor House Designs Are In.
Outdoor living could be its own industry, and with good reason. Outdoor house designs have evolved to offer the same comfort and style as indoor spaces. Thoughtfully planned outdoor designs help bring us closer to nature—and to each other—encouraging families and friends to turn off the screens, pump up the tunes, and make time for memories.
Performance Fabrics & Furniture Arrangements
As warm weather creeps across the continent, many of us are thinking about barbecues on the deck, serene evenings with a glass of wine on the patio, and lounging on the porch. In essence, many of us gain a second living room—and with the rise of stylish outdoor kitchen designs, perhaps even a second kitchen—during the late spring and summer months.
If you’re ready to take your outdoor living to a new level of luxury, you’ll love our tips on Sunbrella and Crypton and our easy furniture layout ideas.
Images via Sunbrella‘s Instagram & Website
Meet Sunbrella
Sunbrella is a darling of the interior design and soft furnishings world. It is a performance fabric that is perfect for outdoor and indoor use, resists stains and liquids, and comes in a vast array of colors and patterns—making it an ideal choice for luxury outdoor living spaces.
Sunbrella is often used in the creation of patio furniture cushions, shades, umbrellas, and marine canvases—though it can also be used for indoor window treatments and furniture upholstery as well.
Images via Crypton‘s Instagram & Website
Meet Crypton
Crypton is another performance fabric that many of us love and use. It resists stains, moisture, odor, and UV rays for long-lasting beauty in both indoor and outdoor applications, making it a popular choice in modern outdoor house designs.
This is an especially nice solution for families with young children or pets who don’t want to forsake style for practicality. (Want that white sofa or ivory patio lounger? Go for it.)
Furniture Layouts
Furniture layouts for outdoor living spaces should be communal, conversational, and cozy. We suggest creating a U shape or an L shape using a patio sofa and individual upholstered chairs. When developing your outdoor furniture layout plan, be sure to add a weather-proof coffee table and outdoor rug for the perfect living room outside.
We also recommend adding accent lighting (string lights, tiki torches, battery-powered candles) to really set the mood.
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Vary Your Patterns
Sunbrella and Crypton offer a huge variety of patterns, perfect for mixing up your colors and prints on your new patio furniture. We suggest pairing a solid color outdoor sofa with 3 or 4 patterned pillows, or vice versa.
Ready to Create the Perfect Luxury Outdoor Living Space?
If you’re dreaming of a stylish and functional outdoor area that reflects your unique taste, JL Signature Designs is here to help. Book a consultation today, and together we’ll design a luxurious outdoor retreat that you’ll love for years to come.
