OUTDOOR LIVING IDEAS: FURNITURE, LAYOUTS & STYLING
Outdoor living in Dubai is easy, thanks to our sunny and dry climate. We can dine, relax, and entertain, making the most of our outdoor living spaces, enjoying an evening under the stars or a sunny afternoon with family and friends. To create the perfect spot, we have some great outdoor living ideas at CB2 that can turn a patio, deck, or garden into a favourite place. Let's take a look at some outdoor furniture ideas, plus a few extra tips on layout and styling.
What do you want your outdoor space to be?
Before you start buying your outdoor furniture in Dubai, take a long, hard look at what kind of space you have to work with, and what you want to achieve. Do you want it to be an outdoor dining area for al fresco meals, or a cosy lounge for evenings with friends? How you use your space will dictate the type of outdoor furniture you choose.
The larger your area, the more flexibility you have when it comes to creating outdoor living areas. A large patio could accommodate both a lounge and an al fresco dining area, complete with an outdoor kitchen, pizza oven or BBQ. Again, how you use your space will dictate the layout and the type of garden furniture you include in your design.
Dining under the stars
Keep things intimate with a small outdoor patio set, and you have a relaxed dining option whenever you want. When not in use, the set can be tucked away, leaving plenty of space for relaxing in a recliner or small patio sofa. In a larger garden, you could pick and choose where you position your outdoor eating areas. You could keep it close to the house, but why not have a more ethereal spot in the garden itself? Be sure that if you do venture beyond the patio that the ground is firm and level, and that any garden dining furniture you use is stable.
Entertaining friends and family
A patio can be a beautiful place to relax with friends and family. You can introduce a couple of patio couches or deck furniture for small spaces, then embellish with cosy throws and cushions and a couple of small outdoor tables for holding drinks and plates of nibbles. If all you have is a balcony, then a chic set of balcony tables and chairs is enough to create a relaxed ambience for a few close friends. A limited amount of space doesn’t have to be the defining factor in your entertaining – the art is to use the space you have wisely.
However, if you’re lucky enough to have a large garden, your options are much greater. L-shaped sofas and modular furniture allow you to adapt and change your layout as you want, while keeping a friendly, intimate and social feel.
Light up your space
Lighting is a key component of any décor, including outdoor spaces. Strings of fairy lights and lanterns add a warm, welcoming glow, while garden lights introduce a new dimension into your outdoor space.
Keep things in proportion
Think about the proportions of your garden furniture, and how it’s orientated. A large L-shaped outdoor sofa shouldn’t form a barrier between your indoor and outdoor spaces. There should always be enough room to move around freely without having to squeeze past a piece of patio furniture or an outdoor coffee table.
If you’re limited on space, large outdoor sofa sets will swamp your deck or patio, making it feel crowded and uncomfortable. Maintaining the proportions - by selecting garden tables and chairs that fit your dimensions, for example - creates a sense of balance and also provides more space to move around.
Think of your garden or patio as an extension of your indoor living area. The art of outdoor living is to harmonise it with your indoor spaces so the transition from one to another is effortless. At CB2, we’ve got lots of ideas in our Outdoor collection to inspire you, with garden furniture that’s full of character and elegant ideas. It’s time to freshen up your outdoor living with garden furniture in Dubai from CB2.