If your house is designed in a manner that reflects your personal style and decorative preferences, then your outdoor area should also fit that ambient. Maybe you prefer elegance and enjoy classic furniture pieces and decorations and everything in your house is in white, beige, black and gray, or other neutral colours. Or, if you happen to be an outgoing person, an adventurer who enjoys buying specific souvenirs from all the various destinations you’ve visited, your home probably looks like all nations have left a piece of their country in one place: a small Eiffel Tour, The Duomo sculpture, paintings in lively colours, shells and rocks, specific clothing pieces.
Point is, no matter how your indoor looks like, your outdoor area should be designed similarly to the indoors, so when you look at a specific furniture piece, like the outdoor lounge setting, you know what type of person the host is. Well, at least in part. Anyway, here are some outdoor lounge furniture trends that you can use for any design in creating the perfect place for cocktail gatherings in summer.
A Pergola
The pergola can be made in wood, wicker or aluminum. It is a great way to protect the seating area from the sun, and a perfect decorative element. If you have a fireplace in your backyard, you can place the pergola so it covers the area in front of the fireplace. Here’s where your outdoor lounge setting will be placed and where all the gatherings will be held. You’ll be protected from the sun and from eventual rain as well. To assure light in this area, you can hang lanterns that will provide the much needed illumination and decorate the space at the same time.
Outdoor sofa sets
If you consider your outdoor area to be something like a living room in the open, than part of your outdoor lounge setting should definitely be a nice outdoor sofa set. The sofa set will give your outdoor area a dose of luxury and comfort. With a 5-9 seatings you can easily accommodate your friends and host a great party.
Reclining garden chair
One of the best advantages of owning a backyard is that you can get yourself a reclining garden chair and sunbath while you drink a nice cold cocktail or a lemonade. You simply must own a reclining garden chair, whether it is made of wicker or it comes with cushions in different designs. Not just that you can use it for sunbathing, but you can also adjust the chair so you are able to read.
Outdoor bench
Benches are a little more specific pieces of outdoor lounge setting so you may find it hard to combine it with the overall furniture. However, you can always choose a simple bench that you can paint in a vibrant colour so it matches your ambient. Benches are great to have as an additional piece of furniture as they are designed to withstand different weather conditions.