We have been spending a ton of time outside on our back patio. The weather down here has been really mild - 80's during the day but without the humidity that hangs out most of the year, it's been oh-so enjoyable. So, naturally, I've been doing a lot of dreaming about the direction I want to go on our patio. (Shhh...don't tell Anthony. He always thinks I should focus on one thing at a time...ha!) It's not the biggest space but we got lucky in that all of our (secondhand) outdoor furniture fits really great and creates a cozy atmosphere that just needs a little nudge in the right direction to amp up that coziness and make it a bonified, outdoor living room.
table and chair set // The brand is Tropitone and is still made - we were given this set from friends who had it handed down to them. So, it's probably 15+ years old and still looks great. Needless to say, if you want to invest in an outdoor set that will last, grab something from this company. Here's their collection on Patio Living.
umbrella* // If you don't mind waiting, check clearance at the end of summer! That's how I found this one!
sofa // similar from eBay I've found that bamboo furniture like this is often found on secondhand sites, at least around here. I got both of these for $45 total!
loveseat // similar*
It's always really helpful for me to use Photoshop to create a mock-up so I can visualize my ideas. I'm not even close to a pro when it comes to Photoshop (I use an older edition so I'm definitely not a pro...haha!) but I'm good enough to create a good glimpse, even if I need to squint to make the after even more realistic. ;)
Here's what I came up with for our patio:
