Outdoor Living Essentials You’ll Love
Do you love indulging in solo relaxation time outdoors? Or perhaps you’re a big fan of entertaining al fresco? No matter how you prefer to enjoy yourself outside at home, creating an aesthetic and inviting outdoor living area is key for enjoying the space.
Which leads to the BIG question: How’s your outdoor living area currently looking?
也许它需要一些修补?或者它可能需要彻底改造?Either way, our Ashley design team is here to help you rejuvenate your outdoor hang-out space!
We’ve compiled a list of must-have outdoor accessories that will enhance every outdoor space. So kick back and keep scrolling if you’re looking for some outdoor decor inspo!
Fill a Wide Open Space with an Outdoor Furniture Set
Is your bare patio getting you down? Or maybe youhaveoutdoor furniture, but it’s mostly made of stiff, uncomfortable plastic? Or perhaps you’re sporting old, faded wicker pieces? While those seating arrangements can work, worn-out, uncomfortable furniture tends not to be the most inviting or aesthetically pleasing. If you’re planning to host any outdoor soirees this summer—or you just want your patio dressed to impress—consider investing in pieces that’ll make your outdoor space truly great.
This means the first thing you’ll want to do is start looking atoutdoor furniture sets.
When it comes to outdoor seating arrangements, your options are extensive. No matter what kind of vibe you’re looking to create, Ashley has the furniture you need to bring your design vision to life. From comfy outdoor sectionals and cozy couches to inviting loveseats, cute accent chairs, and tasteful tables, we have it all. Even better, our versatile pieces easily transition from lounge time to party time to fine dining time with just the addition of a few decorative accessories.
Brighten Up Your Backyard with Outdoor Lighting
Create the perfect ambiance for solo relaxation or backyard get-togethers withoutdoor lighting! Candles and lanterns work wonderfully for setting the calm, soothing vibe that’s perfect for dinner, drinks, and good conversation. String lights are excellent for winding around trees, over bushes, and across ceilings to create an inviting, cozy vibe. If you want a more refined feel in your outdoor dining area, pendant lights or even an elegant chandelier could be exactly what you need.
Freshen Up Your Floors with Outdoor Rugs
Kicking back barefoot is nice, but unfortunately, walking around shoeless isn’t always practical when the weather heats up. Blazing summer sun can easily make outdoor concrete, stone, tile, and wood surfaces hot and uncomfortable for shoeless feet. Luckily, there’s a quick, cute, and inexpensive fix for patios that tend to get a bit too hot:outdoor rugs.
Not only will vibrant outdoor rugs liven up a ho-hum patio space, but they can also create defined boundaries for situating and grouping outdoor furniture. Outdoor rugs are alsosuperversatile and can function as patio furnishings as well as indoor decor. So whether you’re on a budget or you simply love flexible pieces, you can easily find indoor-outdoor rugs that’ll make any space more comfortable and inviting.
Add a Finishing Touch with Outdoor Pillows and Cushions
Want to make your outdoor seating as inviting as possible?Outdoor pillowsandoutdoor cushions都是完美的触碰!蓬松的枕头和靠垫不仅会为你的户外空间增添鲜艳的色彩，还会吸引客人(还有你!)在户外放松放松。
和户外地毯一样，户外枕头也可以作为室内装饰的双重功能。所以，如果你在预算有限的情况下装饰你的户外空间，它们是一个通用且不贵的选择。
Kick Your Feet Up and Relax With an Outdoor Hammock
Love the idea of kicking your feet up and watching the clouds float by?
While you can certainly lounge around on a comfy outdoor sectional or couch, have you considered situating anoutdoor hammockout back, too?
Imagine this:
柔和、温暖的夏日微风轻轻吹拂着你，让你的思绪徜徉，你的皮肤(最好是防晒)吸收了一些急需的维生素d。你感到舒适、放松、专注和满足，在你意识到之前，你已经在温暖的夏日阳光中打瞌睡了。
Sounds serene, right? Okay, it’s notexactly坐飞机去热带地区度周末，但当你待在家里时，吊床有助于营造度假氛围。Plus, it’swaycheaper and far closer than the Caribbean!
Enjoy Your Outdoor Space Year-Round With Outdoor Fire Pits
Love roasting marshmallows on warm summer evenings? Or maybe you enjoy bundling up and sipping hot cocoa by a fire on chilly winter nights? Transform your backyard seating area into a cozy, inviting space withoutdoor fire pitsyou can enjoy all year long!
如果你喜欢多用途的家具，可以选择火坑桌，既可以用来生火，也可以用来放食物和饮料。享受温暖的火焰，而你沉迷于一顿饭和谈话，或盖上坑组件，使用一个标准的餐桌。
Note: Some tables even come as comprehensive dining sets, complete with bar-height stools!
独立的钢和铸铁火坑也很适合放置躺椅，特别是在草地上。如果你已经有了一套你喜欢的户外餐厅，加一个独立的火坑也是提升这种安排的一个好方法。
Perk Up Your Patio with Plants
想让你的户外座位区感觉更有活力吗?盆栽植物为你的空间带来色彩和创造力提供了无数的可能性!Play with assorted sizes, colors, and textures ofoutdoor plantersto create visual interest. And if you love lots of color, opt for both flowering and non-flowering flora for variety.
Not only will potted plants bring you a little closer to nature (yes, even though you’re already outdoors), but they can also be great conversation pieces when you’reentertaining guests outdoors. It can be tough to keep conversation-sparking art outdoors, so why not let Mother Nature’s bright blooms and refreshing greenery create gorgeous insta-art for you?
Keep the Party Going with Outdoor Speakers
Whether you love chilling out solo or you’re looking to get your groove on while entertaining guests,outdoor speakersare an absolutemust. Create a relaxing ambiance with soothing jazz while you kick back in your hammock, or crank up livelier tunes for that backyard get-together with friends. No matter the vibe you’re going for, good music is essential for any well-put-together outdoor space.
Livening up your outdoor living area is simple when you have the accessories you need. And as always, Ashley is here to help you bring your outdoor entertainment space to life!
Whether you’re ready for a sweeping patio makeover or just picking up a few new pieces, we’d LOVE to see what you come up with! Share your outdoor (and indoor!) designs on social, and use the hashtag #MyAshleyHome for a chance to be featured on our feed!
