Outdoor: the must haves to create a real open-air living room!

Nature is in bloom and heralds the return of warm spring days! On the street, the dehors and verandas of bars and restaurants welcome the first guests in the open air. In homes, gardens, terraces and balconies are ready to become a privileged place to spend one's free time between relaxing breaks and pleasant moments in company. The exterior becomes a real room in the middle of the greenery , capable of transforming itself to host your favorite activities. A targeted and reasoned set-up allows to satisfy the most varied needs . The advice is to opt for elements that are not only aesthetically captivating and trendy , but also long- lasting . For this reason it is important to pay attention to the quality and resistance of the materials . If you are undecided about how to organize your outdoor spaces, scroll through the list and be inspired by the ideas and suggestions to make your outdoor space unique and functional .

Below are the must haves for decorating gardens, terraces and balconies with originality and functionality !

1. Living area

Summer is synonymous with grilling and barbeque with friends , or romantic dinners under the stars . A resistant and functional table is essential for spending enchanting moments in the company of loved ones and good food. There are many sizes and models available. A nice round table can easily find space even in a small balcony and transform it into a place for relaxing coffee breaks or romantic toasts in the moonlight. This is the case of the Toní Bistreau table by Fatboy (top left - 390.63 euros). Foresight is to make choices in line with the style used for indoors. Nardi offers models with clean and linear shapes for an unmistakable and elegant style and in neutral tones such as the Rio Alu Extensible 210/280 table (bottom left - 1,622.60 euros). For a wholly youthful and colorful imprint, the Toní garden table (on the right - 869.16 euros) is the larger version of the Fatboy table with playful soft shapes.

2. Relaxation area

The desire for holidays is felt and there is nothing better than to fill up on relaxation ! Creating an area dedicated to silent reading or pleasant chats in company is ideal for spending your moments of break from the frenetic life. Also for the armchairs Nardi shows articles with sinuous and enveloping shapes , but attentive to a refined aesthetic . The Folio armchair (bottom right - 172.69 euros) and Komodo armchair (bottom left - 508.80 euros) have clean lines and are characterized by resistant and easily cleanable materials . They are available in various colors and can be combined with soft cushions in pastel shades to create combinations that adapt to any type of environment . Those looking for a contemporary design that revisits classic shapes cannot fail to be fascinated by Plust's Atene Armchair (top right - 334.89 euros). The legs of this original armchair recall the neoclassical colonnades that embrace soft seats completed by enveloping cushions.

3. Design parasol

Especially during the hottest hours it is important to create shaded areas, under which to enjoy tasty lunches or rest away from the sun. For this reason, the umbrella cannot be missing, which with its generous dimensions becomes a clearly visible protagonist of our outdoor spaces . It therefore becomes important to be able to combine functionality and aesthetics and to have a resistant product with studied shapes . La Scolaro offers products with a clean and linear design , well equipped and in different sizes and colors . All beautiful, there are off-centre pole models such as the Napoli (top - 1,306.62 euros), or telescopic central pole models such as the Palladio (bottom - 966.24 euros).

4. Green

Leaving the house also means seeking contact with nature . Whether it's a garden, a terrace or a balcony, the important thing is to surround yourself with greenery! Flowers and plants fit into the decor and give a joyful atmosphere with their colors and scents. Using designer vases adds a refined and original touch to the garden, enhancing the plant elements. There are many shapes and sizes that can be found. For those who love the elegance of traditional forms , but without renouncing a contemporary touch, Serralunga offers the Ming High Vase (on the right - 671.98 euros). For an enveloping charm Plust has created the Harbo Vase (bottom left - 713.70 euros), an object with sinuous shapes inspired by the soft lines of tulips . From the same company there is a model for those who love to play with shapes and are looking for an object with a strong personality . We are talking about the Cactus Vase (top left - 543.51 euros) which is striking for its 60's references and bright colours .



Depending on the spaces and needs, it is possible to organize the outdoors by creating environments dedicated to relaxation and moments spent in company. The versatility and ease of movement of the furnishings makes it easy to review your choices and change their placement . You just need to make sure that the objects create a harmonious environment avoiding confusing mixes of styles and shapes.
All that remains is to plan the beautiful moments to spend in the next few weeks outdoors!

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