[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"blog-detail-outdoor-furniture-shopping-design-decorating-101":3,"blog-related-outdoor-furniture-shopping-design-decorating-101":34},{"id":4,"slug":5,"title":6,"subtitle":7,"bodyHtml":8,"heroImageUrl":9,"heroImageAlt":7,"authorName":10,"authorImageUrl":7,"publishedDt":11,"categories":12,"tags":15,"products":27,"inlineProducts":28,"seo":29},368,"outdoor-furniture-shopping-design-decorating-101","Outdoor Furniture Shopping, Design & Decorating 101",null,"\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">It might seem premature, but early spring (aka: Right now!) is the prime time to start placing orders for \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/Garden-Outdoor?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outdoor furniture\u003C/a>. Often, bigger outdoor pieces can have a longer shipping lead time, so in order to have ample time to design your outdoor space or \u003Cspan class=\"_tag__text_uqnx2_gg_\">conversation set \u003C/span>in time to actually use it when warm weather rolls around. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shopping for outdoor furniture is a different game than shopping for indoor furniture--you end up needing less, but it also ends up being more important for it to be from the \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-furniture-collections?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">same set or collection\u003C/a>, and you'll have a whole different set of wear and tear considerations than you do with indoor picks. To help you navigate the journey to finding the best outdoor furniture items for your lifestyle, aesthetic, budget, and climate. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17770\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/59664168a4596b1245d13824-h1000_qgjutx.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor dining area\" width=\"750\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/43892-Caneline-Peacock-Modern-Classic-Collection?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17772\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Cane-line-Peacock-Modern-Classic-Collection-outdoor-furniture-Kathy-Kuo-Home-1.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor chairs with sunset\" width=\"751\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography Credit: Left, \u003Ca href=\"http://carolinelegranddesign.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Caroline Legrand Design\u003C/a>; Left: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/43892-Caneline-Peacock-Modern-Classic-Collection?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kathy Kuo Home\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"http://www.designlovefest.com/2017/10/weekend-at-home-87/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-17773 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/2b747e25b89cdcac3b7b297e5df8afc5.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor chairs on the beach\" width=\"900\" height=\"1327\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photo via \u003Ca href=\"http://www.designlovefest.com/2017/10/weekend-at-home-87/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Design Love Fest\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/62032-Ivanna-Modern-Classic-Brown-Woven-Wicker-Outdoor-Dining-Side-Chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22814 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/product_62032.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n \r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/53038-Bethany-Coastal-Beach-Brown-Rattan-Hanging-Outdoor-Egg-Chair?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17775\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Greg-Rustic-Lodge-Reclaimed-Teak-Outdoor-Rectangular-Dining-Table-outdoor-furniture-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"wooden dining table\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1001\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/79696-Sunset-West-Rustic-Lodge-Coastal-Teak-White-Performance-Seat-Fabric-Outdoor-Lounge-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24087 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sunset-West-Rustic-Lodge-Coastal-Teak-White-Performance-Seat-Fabric-Outdoor-Lounge-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop for Your Climate\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">One of the first things to do when you start your outdoor furniture search is to think critically about the climate you live in. What is the cycle of the seasons like? Do you experience extremes, or more mild and gradual shifts? Are you doing to need to have storage plans for the winter or will you feel comfortable leaving your outdoor furniture outside year-round? What kinds of potential natural disasters (flooding or hurricanes in the South, blizzards in New England, tornadoes in the Midwest, etc.) might you need to have a \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-storage-covers?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">storage plan\u003C/a> for? The answers to all of these questions will factor in as you make your selections. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Once you've taken climate factors into consideration, who can decide if you want heavy outdoor furniture that will stay put in place regardless even when winds pick up, or would you prefer lighter wicker or rattan furniture that you can easily bring in when the weather turns stormy? If you live in a warm area, you may be planning to leave your outdoor furniture outside year-round; if you live in a place where the seasons are more defined, you'll probably need to plan to store at least some of it during the winter. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">On a less grand scale, different climates have different sets of everyday maintenance factors, especially when it comes to off-season considerations. For example, in the Northeast, buyers will have a different set of considerations than arid climates like California, Arizona, and Texas; while buyers in places like Florida and Carolinas have another set. That said, most climates will come with leaf-fall, bird droppings, and the potential for unexpected precipitation or extreme high and low temperatures, so prepare for those factors to be a piece of the puzzle as you work to maintain your outdoor furnishings.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://jane-athome.com/best-patio-ideas/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-17780 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/868cb2119874db1f2948fa3aef8543ce.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor fireplace and patio\" width=\"900\" height=\"1202\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography via \u003Ca href=\"https://jane-athome.com/best-patio-ideas/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Jane at Home\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.southshoredecoratingblog.com/blue-white-rooms-and-very-affordable/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-17795 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/b638cc85191d164e13233a8f9c0a2040.jpg\" alt=\"blue and white patio\" width=\"900\" height=\"1348\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography via \u003Ca href=\"https://www.southshoredecoratingblog.com/blue-white-rooms-and-very-affordable/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">South Shore Decorating Blog\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Shop the Look\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/28917-Kingyo-Global-Bazaar-Blue-White-Fish-Motif-Outdoor-Garden-Stool?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17767\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Kingyo-Global-Bazaar-Blue-White-Fish-Motif-Outdoor-Garden-Stool-Outdoor-Furniture-Kathy-Kuo-Home.jpg\" alt=\"blue and white urn\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/35983-Gia-French-Country-Silver-Square-Garden-Terracotta-Pots-Set-of?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17768\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Gia-French-Country-Silver-Square-Garden-Terracotta-Pots-Outdoor-Furniture-Kathy-Kuo-Home.jpg\" alt=\"set of planter vessels\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/23585-Coastal-Blue-Coral-Grid-Outdoor-Pillow-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17769\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Coastal-Blue-Coral-Grid-Outdoor-Pillow-Outdoor-Furniture-Kathy-Kuo-Home-.jpg\" alt=\"pillow with coral on it\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Bring Your Interior Style Outdoors\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">You're going to be happiest with your outdoor furniture if it reflects your personal style and acts as a complement to the style you've cultivated with your interior design. Try to tie in the style of your interior space with the outdoor by adding \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-decor-accessories?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">decorative elements\u003C/a> in the same theme.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">You can tie in the visual themes through planters, garden stools, patterned or colored \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-pillows?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurnitu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outdoor cushions\u003C/a>, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-umbrellas-stands?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">umbrellas\u003C/a>, and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-lighting?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">lanterns\u003C/a>. These details add to overall look of your \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+8xAensysPG-41qFcX4kgDw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">garden,\u003C/a> and they free you up to choose simpler silhouettes if want, since the embellishments act as your eye-catching style element.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Additionally, it helps to look at the big picture of your \u003Ca href=\"https://rstyle.me/+7mWp8doslwVEzsE1MWWddw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">plant choices\u003C/a> and your home's style. If you generally gravitate towards Industrial-style decor, outdoor furniture in darker colors and crafted with metal frames and visible hardware is going to make more sense than coastal wicker and rattan.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.gardenista.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone wp-image-17783 size-full\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/d03b9a85947e02199a95434181feb6d5-e1582310618867.jpg\" alt=\"patio decor\" width=\"564\" height=\"755\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-6\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"http://www.thestylejunkies.com/portfolio/riad-snan-13-hotel-marrakech/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17785\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/fe9d44d89a7493233f573ca18e8430ed.jpg\" alt=\"poolside patio\" width=\"564\" height=\"755\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photography Credit: Left, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.gardenista.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Gardenista\u003C/a>; Right, \u003Ca href=\"http://www.thestylejunkies.com/portfolio/riad-snan-13-hotel-marrakech/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Style Junkies\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.apartmenttherapy.com/tour-a-remodeled-spanish-revival-house-in-california-262556?utm_source=pinterest&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=managed&crlt.pid=camp.aRDZzBOshoKw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-17782 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/https___storage.googleapis.com_gen-atmedia_2_2018_09_017d97e5925c303d515a842ea1c256f2ca8f70b7.jpg\" alt=\"blue and white outdoor fireplace\" width=\"900\" height=\"694\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ci>Photo credit: \u003Ca href=\"https://www.katalves.com/#80\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kat Alves\u003C/a>\u003C/i>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/product/detail/46579-drake-modern-black-iron-freeform-drift-teak-nesting-coffee-tables-set?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture&utm_content=&utm_text=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17787\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Drake-Modern-Black-Iron-Freeform-Drift-Teak-Nesting-Coffee-Tables-outdoor-furniture-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"Wooden coffee table\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/product/detail/17037-palecek-san-martin-modern-classic-rope-wrapped-outdoor-sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture&utm_content=&utm_text=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17788\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Palecek-San-Martin-Modern-Classic-Rope-Wrapped-Outdoor-Sofa-outdoor-furniture-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor sofa\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/79701-Sunset-West-Rustic-Lodge-Coastal-Teak-Grey-Woven-Wicker-High-Back-Outdoor-Lounge-Chair/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-24089\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Sunset-West-Rustic-Lodge-Coastal-Teak-Grey-Woven-Wicker-High-Back-Outdoor-Lounge-Chair.jpg\" alt=\"chair\" width=\"500\" height=\"500\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Space Planning is Key\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">As with designing and shopping for any space, planning for the specific dimensions and spacial landmarks (things you have to work around because the option isn't there to move them--a pool, fire pit, large tree, or garden, for example) is so essential. With outdoor furniture, you'll beed to \u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plan for lounging (of course), as well as dining. You'll also need to factor in different needs based on whether you're working with a patio, a deck or porch, a covered space (a gazebo, palapa, or lanai), or an indoor-outdoor living space.\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">Do you want a bar as well as a dining table? Will you be incorporating a grill, herb garden, or outdoor storage options into your space? The answers to these space planning questions will be a major guiding force as you buy outdoor furniture. There are also safety issues to keep in mind if you're planning around a pool, waterfront,\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/outdoor-firepits?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"> fire pit\u003C/a>, or grill (especially if you know that children will be using the space). Also: Bringing patio umbrellas into the mix is always a smart choice when it comes to sun protection. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Essentially, even thought it might not seem like a project with as many technical design questions, it actually can \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=designresolutions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">make a huge difference to work with an interior designer\u003C/a> on crafting your outdoor space. Not only can an interior designer hep you with choosing items that are sure to last and endure in the outdoor setting, but they'll also help you maximize the space and create a flow that makes sense and ends up highlighting the natural beauty of the outdoors rather than just plopping furniture down because there's room for it. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://homeadore.com/2013/04/09/lake-house-thom-filicia/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-17789 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/25bb30b844994fc95ef03318716f6d0e.jpg\" alt=\"lakehouse deck with furniture\" width=\"900\" height=\"1112\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Design by \u003Ca href=\"https://homeadore.com/2013/04/09/lake-house-thom-filicia/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thom Filicia\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\u003C/em>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cimg class=\"wp-image-17791 aligncenter\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Cane-line-Moments-Modern-Grey-Cushion-Outdoor-3-Seater-Sofa-outdoor-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor furniture\" width=\"900\" height=\"1143\" />\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>Photo via \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/product/detail/44022-caneline-moments-modern-grey-cushion-outdoor-seater-sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Kathy Kuo Home\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17798\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Elise-French-Country-Washed-Black-Outdoor-Lanter-outdoor-furniture-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"lantern\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/30299-Cade-Coastal-Regatta-Rope-Acacia-Wood-Outdoor-Sofa?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17802\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Cade-Coastal-Regatta-Rope-Acacia-Wood-Outdoor-Sofa-outdoor-furniture-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"gray outdoor sofa\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17803\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Palecek-Lucca-Modern-Classic-Espresso-Outdoor-Chair-Outdoor-furniutre-kathy-luo-home-.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor chair\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cstrong>\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Know Your Furniture Types & Performance Materials\u003C/span>\u003C/strong>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Before you make any \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/ProductList/Garden-Outdoor?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">outdoor furniture\u003C/a> purchases, familiarize yourself with the different types and styles available. There's so much more out there than plastic lawn chairs that stack on top of each other! Make sure you bring in a mix of seating styles--chaise lounge, outdoor dining chairs, benches, patio dining set, Adirondack chairs, and outdoor stools and ottomans.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Because your outdoor furniture is going to be exposed to the elements, choosing furniture and accessories crafted from durable performance materials is key. If you do your research on what the best materials are, and opt for performance fabrics when it comes to cushions, outdoor rugs, and parasols, you're making an investment in items that will last much longer, and therefore saving yourself money in the long run that you won't need to end up spending on replacements.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Make sure you're looking at pieces made from outdoor friendly materials like teak, all-weather wicker, rattan, and metals that are designed to be rust resistant. What makes teak a superior wood for outdoor furniture is the fact that it is not only durable and able to hold up against the elements, but it also weathers really beautifully, and will develop a lovely silver patina as it ages. We love \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/brands/Palecek?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Palecek\u003C/a> for wicker and rattan and \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/brands/summer-classics?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Summer Classics\u003C/a> for teak pieces. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">If you plan on having cushioned outdoor patio furniture or bistro sets, always make sure they’re made of performance, flow-through fabrics so your seats aren’t drenched for days and are resistant to fading and the elements. We recommend \u003Ca href=\"https://www.sunbrella.com/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sunbrella\u003C/a> outdoor upholstery for seating or patio conversation sets. Sunbrella fabrics are designed to be mildew and mold resistant, and crafted so that moisture will flow through very quickly in order to dry quickly. \u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">In terms of metals cast aluminum, wrought aluminum, stainless steal, and wrought iron are going to the best options for patio furniture that will hold up against rust and also offer a classic look that is easy to mix and match. You can't go wrong with an aluminum frame, and you'll also want to invest in furniture covers if you plan to store your pieces in the winter.\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ca href=\"https://www.styleathome.com/interiors/house-tours/article/house-tour-modern-nautical-style-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"aligncenter wp-image-17794\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/a1fb9fc38106a784eee93f130847b9dd.jpg\" alt=\"outdoor patio\" width=\"900\" height=\"1036\" />\u003C/a>\u003C/span>\r\n\u003Cp style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Ci>Photo via \u003Ca href=\"https://www.styleathome.com/interiors/house-tours/article/house-tour-modern-nautical-style-cottage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Style at Home\u003C/a>\u003C/i>\u003C/span>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; 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Right, \u003Ca href=\"https://www.bhg.com/home-improvement/porch/porch/tips-for-creating-a-pretty-porch/?crlt=%5Bobject%20Object%5D&crlt.pid=camp.fgUrs0sDXO6T&socsrc=bhgpin051413stripepatio\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Better Homes & Gardens\u003C/a>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/p>\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Shop the Look\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h3>\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cdiv class=\"row\">\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/23548-Coastal-Beach-Coral-Trellis-Outdoor-Pillow-x?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17804\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Coastal-Beach-Coral-Trellis-Outdoor-Pillow-outdoor-furniutre-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"orange pillow\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/53035-Teresa-Coastal-Beach-White-Bleached-Teak-Wood-Branch-Outdoor-Daybed?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17799\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Teresa-Coastal-Beach-White-Bleached-Teak-Wood-Branch-Outdoor-Daybed-outdoor-furniture-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"beachy daybed\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-weight: 400; font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003Cdiv class=\"col-lg-4\">\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/Product/Detail/22383-Ziah-Industrial-Loft-Antique-Rust-Round-Coffee-Table?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=outdoorfurniture\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u003Cimg class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-17800\" src=\"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/Ziah-Industrial-Loft-Antique-Rust-Round-Coffee-Table-Outdoor-furniture-kathy-kuo-home.jpg\" alt=\"metal coffee table\" width=\"1000\" height=\"1000\" />\u003C/a>\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003C/div>\u003C/div>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cstrong>Kathy Kuo Design Services\u003C/strong>\u003C/span>\u003C/h2>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">Feeling inspired? In addition to being a source for beautiful high quality furnishings and decor, Kathy Kuo Home has a team of professional \u003Ca href=\"https://www.kathykuohome.com/designservices?utm_source=social&utm_medium=blog&utm_campaign=springcleaning\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-saferedirecturl=\"https://www.google.com/url?q=https://www.kathykuohome.com/designbar&source=gmail&ust=1578606810757000&usg=AFQjCNH6Pwdal8jhoFuLhLnOvNeD922GkA\">interior designers\u003C/a> that are ready to assist with all of your interior design needs. Our services provide multiple layout and design options that fit your style and budget for any room. You will work with a team of designers and project managers to help you truly love where you live.\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>\u003Cstrong>Call (888) 908-3486 or email \u003Ca href=\"mailto:designs@kathykuohome.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">designs@kathykuohome.com\u003C/a> today to get started!\u003C/strong>\u003C/em>\u003C/span>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv>\u003C/div>\r\n\u003Cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\">\r\n\r\n\u003Chr />\r\n\r\n\u003Cspan style=\"font-family: opensans-regular;\">\u003Cem>This post contains affiliate links; we may earn a commission for clicks and transactions. \u003C/em>\u003C/span>\r\n\r\n\u003Cscript type=\"application/ld+json\">\r\n{\r\n  \"@context\": \"https://schema.org/\",\r\n  \"@type\": \"BlogPosting\",\r\n  \"author\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n    \"name\": \"Kathy Kuo Home\"\r\n  },\r\n  \"headline\": \"Outdoor Furniture Shopping, Design & Decorating 101\",\r\n  \"image\": \"https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/content/tsj-riad-snan-13-hotel-marrakech-04-994x700.jpg\",\r\n  \"datePublished\": \"2020-02-20T05:00:00.000Z\",\r\n  \"publisher\": {\r\n    \"@type\": \"Organization\",\r\n    \"name\": \"Kathy Kuo Home\",\r\n    \"logo\": {\r\n      \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\r\n      \"url\": \"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/outdoor-furniture-shopping-design-decorating-101/\"\r\n    }\r\n  },\r\n  \"keywords\": \"outdoor furniture, interior design, kathy kuo home\",\r\n  \"dateModified\": \"2022-06-17T04:00:00.000Z\",\r\n  \"mainEntityOfPage\": \"https://www.kathykuohome.com/blog/outdoor-furniture-shopping-design-decorating-101/\",\r\n  \"description\": \"Now is the perfect time to start shopping for outdoor furniture and thinking about outdoor design, Kathy Kuo Home has the tips you need!\"\r\n}\r\n\u003C/script> \r\n\r\n\u003C/div>","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/tsj-riad-snan-13-hotel-marrakech-04.jpg","Kathy Kuo Home","2020-02-21T17:53:10Z",[13,14],"The Designer's Handbook","Outdoor",[16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26],"interior design","home decor","design","kathy kuo home","kathy kuo","Interior Design Ideas","design tips","Beach House","how to","outdoor furniture","patio",[],[],{"title":30,"description":31,"keywords":25,"canonicalUrl":32,"noIndex":33},"Outdoor Furniture Shopping, Design & Decorating 101 - Kathy Kuo Home","Now is the perfect time to start shopping for outdoor furniture and thinking about outdoor design, Kathy Kuo Home has the tips you need!","/blog/outdoor-furniture-shopping-design-decorating-101",false,[35,47,56],{"id":36,"slug":37,"title":38,"excerpt":39,"heroImageUrl":40,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":41,"categories":42},1068,"custom-cabinetry-kathy-kuo-home-unique-kitchens-baths","Custom Heirloom Cabinetry, Reimagined: Inside Our New Collaboration with Unique Kitchens & Baths","Introducing six European-inspired cabinet designs that are completely customizable.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Kathy-Kuo-Home-x-Unique-Kitchens-Baths-Bristol-Rolling-Fog-painted-kitchen-cabinetry.jpg","2026-05-07T10:00:38Z",[43,13,44,45,46],"Home","Bedroom","The Trade Exclusive","Kitchen & Bath",{"id":48,"slug":49,"title":50,"excerpt":51,"heroImageUrl":52,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":53,"categories":54},1066,"sunbrella-interiors-fabrics","Sunbrella Interiors Fabrics We Love for Beautiful, Exceptionally Durable Upholstery","What we love about our newest performance fabrics from Sunbrella.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/Sunbrella-upholstered-furniture.jpg","2026-04-24T10:00:45Z",[43,13,55],"Living Room",{"id":57,"slug":58,"title":59,"excerpt":60,"heroImageUrl":61,"authorName":10,"publishedDt":62,"categories":63},265,"6-reasons-why-you-should-hire-an-interior-designer","6 Reasons to Hire an Interior Designer for Your Next Home Project","From saving time to sourcing the best products, why we recommend hiring an interior designer.","https://d307biz9bwtpmz.cloudfront.net/articles/hero/1018-0680B4.jpg","2026-04-15T10:00:11Z",[43,13]]