7 Clever Ways to Repurpose Your Outdoor Furniture
If we absolutely must bid summer farewell, then we’re going out with a bang! Who’s with us?
Often our outdoor furniture lives up to the demands we place on indoor furniture, too. This type of mindful design makes it easy to extend the summer feeling for as long as possible.
Can you tell the difference between indoor and outdoor furniture anymore? Brilliant furniture designers are making it hard to tell these days! Outdoor furniture and accessories are being built to stand up to mother nature’s force and our demand for style.
Wondering what to do with your outdoor furniture during the autumn and winter months? We have 7 clever ideas to help you get the most out of your outdoor furniture all year long.
1. Bring in Your Greenery and Décor
If your outdoor plants will tolerate the change in light and temperature, then bring them inside! They’ll serve you well as décor and in-house oxygenators. It’s important to know that not all plants will survive indoors. The best plants to bring inside are potted plants that typically live in medium light areas.
Want to take it a step further? Bring in the brightness of summer by using your outdoor pillows, throws and other accessories indoors, too! You’ll enjoy giving your plants an accessories new life and a change of scenery inside.
2. Set Your Outdoor Sofa Inside
You’ll likely want to keep the sofa or sectional in your living room where it is, but chances are there’s another space in your home that’s going unnoticed or unused. Try bringing your outdoor sofa inside for the fall and winter seasons. You can use it in a sitting room, home library or children’s playroom to serve as extra seating. This is an often-missed opportunity to repurpose your outdoor seating and give it a new purpose during the colder months.
3. Embrace the Strength of Outdoor Rugs
Outdoor rugs are the most durable rugs you’ll ever find. Switch up your under-foot style by subbing in your outdoor rug. It’s already built to withstand spills and frequent use. If your house is anything like ours, the holiday season may as well be a chaotic cyclone rolling through our kitchen. Why not use it during the fall and winter months to combat those seasonal storms?
4. Create a Book Nook
Nooks are wonderful, tiny spaces used for singular purposes. Our favorite purpose of all is reading, and a reading corner is a great way to create a space that allows you to kick back and indulge in a good book. So, peer around the corners of your home to find appropriate spaces to move outdoor furniture indoors and create an instant reading corner. Not a reader? A one-to-one conversation corner will work wonders for you, too!
5. Slide Your Side Tables Inside
Tired of your everyday indoor furniture? Simply by rearranging, trading this for that, and bringing outdoor accent pieces inside, you can create a new look for your home.
Think about your master bedroom. Is there a corner that needs some interior design attention? A chair and a side table are all you need to create a quiet space for calm. A place for coffee, reading or a place to put on your shoes and check the weather. When it comes to practical and stylish spaces, all you need is a side table and a vision for it.
6. Dining with a Natural Twist
Seating is one of the most essential needs of a home, and the good news is that outdoor chairs are durable enough to use indoors day after day! Swap your current dining chairs for natural, textured, outdoor alternatives. Whether your dining table is wooden, metal or glass, give your outdoor dining chairs a chance to live up to your indoor style. Odds are that you could completely switch up your look without your guests guessing that your dining chairs were originally intended for the patio.
7. Don't Be Afraid to Go Coastal
When you bring quality outdoor furniture inside, you often discover a new coastal interior style that you may find you love – even during December! No matter where you live, you can create a sophisticated coastal design indoors all year long. Instead of purchasing generically coastal accessories, bring your natural aesthetic outdoor furniture inside to create a coastal vibe. It will feel serene and peaceful without going overboard.
Let’s bid summer farewell in the most stylish way possible. Schedule a FREE consultation today!