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Seasonal fun with furnishings Four ways to spruce up exteriors Lauren La Rose The Canadian Press TORONTO — As Canadians welcome the warmer weather, many won’t have far to travel for the opportunity to revel in the outdoors. Whether spending time solo or hosting a backyard bash, those with a deck, porch or patio at their disposal are keen to pass the time idling or entertaining in their outdoor space. Decor specialists highlight four ways homeowners can update their exteriors. 1. Colour change. Some tend to gravitate toward the dark side when selecting hues for lounge chairs, chaises and sectional sofas. While brown and black-coloured weaves remain popular, look for an emergence of pieces featuring frames in paler shades.
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These Tranquility Beds from Andrew Richard Designs offer a touch of luxury to an outdoor space. “Some of the lighter weaves now — the whites, the light greys — it really sort of gives an airier, lighter feel,” said Andrew Bockner, principal of Andrew Richard Designs in Toronto. Fans of a more rustic
look may eschew wicker or metal furnishings in favour of wood. Bockner has embraced use of reclaimed teak due to the hardwood’s ability to withstand the elements. “It can stand the test of time. It stays outside for
years and basically it just turns a little grey which is a beautiful colour for it, anyway.” For pre-existing furniture, consider taking the do-ityourself route for pieces in need of refreshment.
“If it’s a wicker or a wood, it can get a fresh coat of paint or stain,” said Heidi Richter, stylist on HGTV’s Decked Out and Disaster Decks. Updating cushions in weather-resistant materi-
als is another cost-effective method to dress up the backyard, she added. And, prepare for a fur niture flashback with many retroinspired fabrics — and even the pieces themselves — channelling the past. “People are picking up old vintage pieces and maybe painting them in a really nice, bright poppy colour,” said Richter, owner of Toronto design and project management company HR Design Inc. “You’re not doing all of your furniture — it’s just one accent piece. So you’re not married to it if you decide you like a different colour the next year.” 2. Made in the shade. While some may choose to go light and bright with outdoor furniture, Bockner suggested selecting darker hues for overhead canopies to help mask the dirt and residue from the outdoors. Larger cantilevered umbrellas also offer the benefit of protection without poles “interrupting your space,” Bockner noted.
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