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Tuesday, September 20th, 2016

Winners Only Dining Room 60 Inches Farmhouse Leg Dining Table 53661A: The farmhouse appeal is perfect for this season.
While many enjoy summer and the happiness that it brings, there’s always that point when it must come to an end. It’s that time to redesign your outdoor space to make it more suitable for fall. Expect to host social gatherings and dinners during this season but don’t let these become the sole purposes of outdoor living. Know that you can add warmth as well as ambience to your patio or porch so that you can up the level of excitement there.
Choose the Right Kind of Outdoor Furniture
Yup, summer is over and the temperature is about to get coder. This does not mean that you have to stay indoors the entire season till winter. It also does not mean that you have to keep the patio or the porch untouched during the holidays.
If you actually think of it, fall is the best time to enjoy the outdoors. Go out and appreciate the season’s beauty. This means you must use only the best patio furniture that you could find. Be sure to keep the space’s welcoming vibe. But what kind of furniture should you invest in?
There are many factors that can help you decide. First, find out how durable the materials used are. Find the ones that can easily withstand the weather elements. Wicker is one such material which can still look cozy while being functional. Wrought-iron is also a durable material; it is especially hard to topple during storms or windy days. Aluminum can also easily survive outdoors as it can resist corrosion.
Function is another factor to consider when buying outdoor furniture. This is especially true when you are buying for a smaller space. An outdoor space used for romantic dinners can have a set of wrought-iron furniture in bistro style. If you have more guests to accommodate then you can add stackable chairs and a long wooden table.
Lastly, you don’t need to compromise the furniture design for function. There are now a lot of furniture sets that offer both. If you want to be true to the vibe of this season, then it’s time to embrace a rustic or country appearance.

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Light a Fire
Since the temperature is colder, you can literally add a warmer glow to your outdoor space by lighting up a fire pit. This allows you to entertainment people with just cocktails or cups of hot chocolate. Don’t expect to hold dinners, of course, but you can have seating for guests to rest on.
See if you prefer wood or gas fire pit.
Pick the Right Lights
Have you ever seen houses lit like coffee shops? These are known as twinkle or café outdoor lights. They can add a more serious ambience to the outdoors. They are also budget-friendly so you can have them installed anytime.
Have them placed over the balcony railing or an outdoor dining area.
Use Outdoor Textiles
Apart from having a fire pit, you can also have warm rugs and soft blankets brought out. Simply bring the indoor comfort to your outdoor space. Don’t worry too much about the rain since you can easily bring the stuff in when it starts to rain. If you want to maintain the chic look even during wet seasons, then consider buying materials that are manufactured for all kinds of weather.
Add Natural Elements
Don’t forget to add fall elements like the following –
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Wednesday, September 7th, 2016

FFDM’s Sunset Collection: This side table can be brought out to the patio to hold potted plants and flower vases.
If you have a lovely furniture right on your porch and you bring it out there during spring or the summer, it could easily become your favorite piece. This is especially true if it is comfortable and sturdy. Even your little ones and pets could easily fall in love with it. A probable downside to this is weathering. This could happen when the furniture is exposed to constant rainstorms or the harshest rays of the sun.
Weathering could result in peeling and cracking, even warping in some furniture. You would soon realize that the piece of furniture was not meant to be taken outdoors.
Outdoor Furniture Challenges
There are many obstacles for your wooden furniture outdoors. First, since wood is biodegradable, it can rot or break. This won’t happen unless you have your teak, cedar or redwood treated to become rot resistant. Still, don’t expect the piece to last forever.
Standard furniture is often made with finishes and interior glue. These are meant to be used in climate-controlled structures. When these are placed outdoors and are exposed to the harsh temperatures and intense moisture levels, the glued joints could turn loose. The finish could also degrade.
Your wooden furniture can stand against such damages if waterproof glue is used.
As for the construction, look for the pieces that are sturdy. Find the ones with thick joints and pieces which decreases the wooden amount exposed to the harsh elements. Indoor furniture is often delicate as it is built with fine joints as well as glued veneers. These are invitations to warping, moisture as well as disintegration when left to the elements.

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The Yard Sale Default
While it may be tempting to get the old tables and chairs and put them up for sale, you might want to hold your horses first. Rather than sell them right away, you can still seal and refinish the furniture. You would have to do this quickly, though, since deterioration is taking its hold each day.
Protection from the Elements
Furniture that is intended for indoor use generally doesn’t last long outdoors. If you want to use an indoor type of furniture that you could also use outside of your home, you should be prepared to have the piece pressure-treated as well as undergo chemical applications that could make it resist rotting.
Technically, interior furniture can be used outdoors but you have to know what to do to protect them. Leave no piece unfinished and make sure that you also choose the right kind of finish. Multiple coats of the correct finish could protect the furniture from harmful ultraviolet rays, even moisture. This is because paint can block UV rays better than the clear finish. Another great bet is for you to apply a coat of exterior primer. Top it with oil or latex-based paint for the exterior.
Achieve a natural wood look by applying various exterior spar varnish coats. This kind of coat can product a built-up type of finish which protects more effectively than oil. Find the ones that have UV blockers.
Prior to painting, be sure to sand down the surface down to the bare wood. You can also use chemical strippers to achieve the same effect. Seal every bit of crack, joints, the legs and bottoms. Seal everything that you could lay your eyes on.
Just to ascertain that your furniture will be more protected, be sure to recoat regularly. The best finishes can still wear and tear when exposed to Mother Nature. Recoating should be done in about a year or two.
As much as you can, protect the furniture from rain and the sun. Place some form of shade and raise the furniture off the ground so it won’t be exposed to puddles.
The best outdoors wooden materials include acacia, cedar, cypress, shorea, redwood and teak.
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Monday, July 25th, 2016
Do you live in a place where the climate is harsh especially during the winter season? Where other people look forward to summertime, there are those who look at it like as curse because it can also be a cruel season. While you are looking to soak up the sun during the summer months, it might be difficult to justify an investment on furnishings which you would just use for a third of the entire year.
Don’t fret, though. There are now a lot of great options to look at for those great outdoor furnishings. Keep in mind that these pieces can also be used indoors should you want them there –
Powder-Coated Metal Furniture
Powder-coated metal seat is a great way to add color to your interior design. This is especially true during the winter months. In fact, if you use them indoors long enough, you might end up not taking them outdoors anymore. Whatever you end up doing with such a seat, this is a welcome addition to outdoor seating when you are setting up a barbecue party.
If the look of metal is too sharp for you, the best way to soften it is to throw a sheepskin on.
Garden Chair
You can create a more dramatic statement when you take a metal yet lace-laden garden chair. This can work well indoors, too, just use it with a modern console to set up the perfect writing nook in the living room or the bedroom. It can work beautifully in any rustic-themed bedroom. Place the chair beside a nightstand so you can have a read before you doze off.
Use the garden chair outdoors when spring has come. A more modern option is the plastic side chair that can be moved indoors and outdoors according to your needs. White is a versatile color whether the chair is painted wood, has fabric upholstery, or is made with plastic.
If the white chair doesn’t work for you, then consider using a white garden stool as an end seat for your casual dining needs. This will give you that bohemian flair.
Pair metallic chairs and have them placed at the foot of the bed. This should give the room a more charming appeal. This pair offers more versatility than the usual single bench.
Add bronze metallic chairs for a cozier breakfast nook. Bring in some potted plants or a vase of flowers for that unexpected fresh twist to any stainless steel kitchen or dining area.
Lantern
Even a well-lit home deserves decorative lanterns for a more charming ambience. These beautiful lights will add happiness indoors during the coldest winter months. During the warmer season, these lighting fixtures will surely work wonders on walkways and patios.
Stringing the lantern lights will also make them more awesome. Say yes to this and skip those holiday lights during the holidays.
Chinese Garden Stools
Two or four of these stools can be grouped to create a smarter alternative to the coffee table. These can be moved according to the needs of the party guests. As soon as it’s time to move to the patio, then all you have to do is to carry these stools without having your living room turn into a deserted area.
A garden stool made with ceramic can add color to the bathroom. This is the perfect place to put a towel, robe, even a book.
Kitchen Cart
Simple kitchen carts can also be beautiful accessories apart from being functional work surfaces. These are indispensable during summer when you want to do much of your cooking outdoors. A garden cart can also have practical uses indoors. This can be used to hold art materials, unused clothing and goods for donation or charity.
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Friday, April 29th, 2016
Your outdoor space, without a doubt, is a valuable spot in your home. If you have been thinking for the longest time that it needs a makeover, then it’s high time to go ahead and push through with the patio makeover project. Big or small, it’s time to turn that space into something more alluring –
Choose the Right Table Shape
Look for the right kind of outdoor table. This has to go well with the chair set. Consider an oval-shaped or circular table rather than the usual rectilinear table.
Rounded tables are a lot easier to navigate and are better known to accommodate guests in a jiff. Of course, no one wants to sit in corners when having dinner.
Optimize the Garden Walls
A lot of gardens focus on the ground surface though walls and fences can also be spots for design improvements. Give a renewed purpose to some of your old belongings. For instance, old mailboxes can be reused into planters. This is a great use of space if you have a limited amount of area in your small patio.
Take a look at the top of the garden wall, too. This can feature a unique layer of wood planters. This is a great design project to take on especially when you have a view that you need to block or if you would want added privacy from your prying neighbors.
Take note, though, that you will need carpentry skills to come up with the best looking planters.
The Sound of Nature
It is great if you find out that your patio is blessed with the natural sounds of buzzing bees or some chirping birds. If it does not offer any of these sounds, then you might want to incorporate the sound of falling water.
Have a small fountain installed in the middle of your patio. Landscape projects can also add water features such as ponds and beautiful fountains.
A wind chime would be the perfect addition to your patio if you do not have ample space to accommodate a fountain or a small pond.
Have Some Privacy
The patio, though a part of the outdoors, need not be a public place. Add draperies for sun protection, drama, softness, and above all, some privacy. Drapery panels are most effective in softening the sun’s rays during the morning. They can also provide a level of coziness and privacy. Shift the shades according to your privacy needs.
Sheers are only semi-private and they can soften pergola hard lines. They cannot offer protection from the rain and the sun though they can effectively keep the bugs out. Sheers can also add a different kind of drama as well as romance in your patio.
Sunbrella is an outdoor fabric that you can use for areas that are often exposed to elements – such as your patio. Find panels that come with weighted bottoms so you won’t be running after them during a breezy day. Anchor them to any overhead structure such as the underside of a patio overhang.
String up some lights for a wonderful transformation. The cost could be anywhere from $10 to $175 for every string depending, of course, on the quality of lights.
‘Turning Japanese? String some paper lanterns to complete the look of your new patio. It’s time to personalize this part of your outdoor space. Be creative, unleash your artistic side. Find ways to express your ideas beyond mere potted plants, flowers in vases or shrubbery. If you can, use bottle trees, which are popular garden elements in the south.
You have just made a charming patio – are you ready to invite guests over?
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Tuesday, March 22nd, 2016

FFDM’s Summer Home Collection provides a beautiful set for that perfect cabana. Don’t forget to display a bowl or tray of fresh fruits and some flowers to complete the look.
The pool house is a second house right inside your property. This could house a second kitchen, guest room, spare bedroom for a family member, or a game room. A pool house may just be adjacent to a major structure (your home) but it needs a building permit and a whole range of requirements. This is often a place that is also referred to as cabana though, technically, this is not the proper term to use.
Cabana is a three-sided structure that is roofed and is used to provide privacy right at the pool side. This can be considered a tent or it can be big enough to be built with a permit.
Whether you would want the cabana to be a full-blown pool house or a changing room, perhaps a storage room, the thing that you need to accomplish is the overall landscape. Cabanas are big so they cannot be hidden behind plants or bushes. This can be a part of your property that can improve its market value.
Position It Correctly the First Time
The cabana is big – more often than not – focal point in your backyard. Create a structure that is visually pleasing, one that would harmonize with the rest of your home’s current architecture. You have the leeway to repeat the colors, materials and finishes used on the facade. Your goal is to make the cabana appear like it was created together with the home when it was first constructed. The visual link should be powerful enough so make sure that you install the necessary elements such as outdoor lighting and accents.
Place the cabana right inside the property lines. Create a balance between the cabana and the pool as opposed to the cabana and the property line.
Preserve any plant life or tree in your backyard. Position the cabana so that even the trees of your neighbors will serve as a perfect backdrop for it.
Indoors and Outdoors: A Fusion
Every cabana is a unique place to its owners. The indoor and outdoor spaces could be anything from a fireplace, bar, or a covered patio. It is quite common to find covered patio during hot or rainy seasons. The barbecue place can also be located in a cabana. The more open space it looks, the more that it will become a visual add-on.

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Design Smorgasbord
Cabana can be symmetrical where both sides show equal parts of the beautiful landscape design. Pairing the plants is also a good way of creating symmetry in your design.
A curvilinear layout is a design that makes use of three or more elements. Say no to even pairings here as oddity is the key.
The cabana can also be screened allowing for outdoor living minus the mosquitoes. It can also be a place for entertainment. For those who want extra storage, then this will serve as a room for gardening supplies and equipment. Just make sure that you make the entryway large enough so that you can easily bring in (and out) the supplies that you need.
Consider also what you would want as your cabana view. The outdoors offer versatility and style that you can play with especially when you have a creative mind. Say no to a boring backyard. Now, the cabana can provide practical uses but it can also be a stylish focal point.
Do you want an outdoor dining area? This isn’t just another picnic table by the poolside. You can get creative by adding the right dining set. For a more put-together look, use luxury linens and drapes.
Lastly, the cabana can be the ultimate relaxation spot. Just set up a simple bedding, even a hammock, and tranquility is yours for the taking!
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Saturday, February 20th, 2016
If you are given a chance to choose between a patio or a deck, which one would you want? The patio is a courtyard that is not necessarily surrounded by walls. It can be attached to a house or detached from it. The patio is versatile as it can take on any shape or be built with different materials. You can find a patio made with concrete, tiles, stone, pebbles, or rocks.
Many patios are installed on a concrete slab or a pebble base. And since they are built at ground level, they do not need to have safety railings.
When you have a landscape that comes with different plant textures and types, then you don’t have to worry about adding more patterns. Take it easy, what you need is just a visual relief which can contrast the scenic view already offered by nature. Interesting furniture should provide that needed contrast.
If your patio is shielded from the harsh elements, unluckily, it is also shielded from the breezes that come during the summertime. A pergola or a roof overhead can protect the ceiling fan that you will install. This can drop the temperature during the summer season to as much as 10 degrees. You can also outfit the ceiling fan with light so you can have a little illumination during the evenings.
For homes that have limited backyard space, set up a screened seating area for the family. This should give you with a private space where the prying eyes of neighbors will not reach. There are other visually pleasing ways to gain some privacy. You can install an attractive fence, plant tall trees, or have a hedgerow.
Outdoor lighting comes with different functions. It can ensure safety on the walkways or provide a cozy ambience as the sun goes down. Lighting should therefore be a crucial part of your patio design. Pendant lighting would be nice above a dining area. It will provide a cozy feeling during those intimate dining moments with the family.
Bricked or paved patio that ends suddenly will not pair well with a larger landscape. Rather, you can transition materials then reinforce a link between the two. Pavers can provide the needed pathway from the lawn to the patio. Containers and mulch subtly segue to the planted spaces.
One excellent way to create gentle borders in your patio is to use tall trellises. They can also be the home for your flowering vines. Just check out the area’s lighting condition so that the vines won’t disrupt the illumination.
The fragrant scent of the vine will even attract the attention of passersby. Closer slats on your trellises will create a denser border for your flowering vine.
Consider borders such as different sizes of stones to separate the seating and eating areas. Red bricks can be used to define the dining area. Stone floors may also transition to stone borders that surround the patio. These can also be built to a certain height that can be used for seating.
The front yard is a curious spot to put a patio in but you can actually take advantage of this space. Decorate the area properly and you will have a lovely spot to engage with your neighbors or visitors. A planted bed can transition to the lawn.
Decorative elements can be used in a patio especially when the space is protected from the elements. For those who embrace an eclectic style, then the decor should be mainly wood, with a touch of metals, and it should use the colors of nature.
A single use patio may be too limiting for large families. You can also use the patio as your home bar. Shop for the right bar table and chairs, add bottles of wine and other liquor and you’re good. This can also be your breakfast nook.
Cap your patio design with a birdbath or a small fountain to ensure visual delight.
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