SPL LIVING
Outdoor Entertaining
Lighten up and let your personality be your guide PHOTOS/ELEGANT OUTDOOR LIVING
The outdoor patio is an extension of the indoors and provides extra living space, and most importantly, entertaining space. In today’s world of so many choices, outdoor furnishings no longer have to be durable and boring. Do you like terrazzo or marble? Wicker or wood? Bright colors or steely grays? You can have it all, but first you must allow yourself to forget the old “everything must match” mantra. Options to mix and match outdoor furniture collections and pieces abound, not just in fabrics and colors, but with mixed materials. Designers are pairing wicker with wood, or wood with steel. Sofas and chairs are paired with kitschy cocktail tables and end tables from other collections. “Everyone has their eyes on mixing materials,” says Stephanie Stegman, Merchandise Manager at Elegant Outdoor Living, based in Sarasota. “A lot of outdoor furnishing manufacturers have created perfect pairs whether using teak with wicker or aluminum with teak. Everything looks very pristine and refreshing.”
Seaside Casual outdoor dining table and chairs are custom-made of all-weather marine-grade recycled HDPE Polymer; available in a variety of colors and styles.
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Key colors both inside and out are leaning toward bright white and greys, accented by colorful backsplashes and tilework, says Stegman.