THE ROOM OUTSIDE
As spring inches its way towards summer, thoughts increasingly turn to outdoor living — lunches on the deck, picnics on the lawn, dinner under the stars, lounging by the pool. Having a well-furnished, beautifully decorated outdoor living space makes all of these scenarios so much more appealing, and it provides an additional “room” you can use when entertaining.
“A great outdoor living area is like an extension of your home — it’s that extra room we all need when we want to gather with friends or family, or simply take some time out for ourselves,” says Steve Warner, director of Outhouse Design. “A thoughtfully designed, well-furnished space doesn’t just add value to your home, however. More importantly, it adds lifestyle value to you and your family.”
“Well-selected garden furniture is the icing on the garden design cake,” says Brent Candeo, director of Candeo Design. “You can design and build beautiful spaces but never use them due to
