Out Of The Den, Into Your Zen

Feel the balmy breezes of the Long Island Sound. Smell the blooms. Catch some fireworks. Connect with family and friends. Eat alfresco. Retreat and relax. Enjoy the best parts of your day, all day. From May to October the world is your oyster, to barbeque, to clambake, to party, to chill.

Think of your spring, summer, and even fall, with outdoor furniture that brings comfort, style, durability and sustainability. Places to build your story.

Excited? Here is some inspiration to begin your design journey…

Open your mind to mixed materials that work together and add textural interest.

Teak wood mixed with aluminum, natural materials like stone. Make it your own by integrating pops of colors, accent tables, and chairs from other collections, to provide an eclectic designer look.

Metallic mixes and lighter frame colors of neutrals, natural, and handcrafted finishes provide modern feel and sophistication. They are perfect for making both small and large places chic, inviting. Select outdoor furniture companies, like Brown Jordan and Castelle, create their silhouettes from resilient casted aluminum and are powder coated with elegant multi-step hand finishes.

Circular sofas are desirable with deep seating and places to stretch out and be completely in comfort. Safavieh’s luxury interior partners, Bernhardt, Vanguard and Lexington are expanding their collections outdoors bringing similar styles and looks from inside, out. This creates a seamless, flowing look to your whole home.

What is an outdoor paradise without a place to eat? Larger dining and seating groupings encourage connection. Alfresco dining at its best. Don’t forget dessert by the fire pit.

Relief from sizzling hot, sultry days? Companies like Frankford outfit your outdoor oasis with cantilever umbrellas of unmatched strength and durability, engineered to withstand a thunderstorm with 35 mph winds.

Build your zen, come on out of your den

The season is upon us, Safavieh’s outdoor gallery is located at 2 Channel Dr. in Port Washington. The Safavieh design team is ready to create with you timeless looks for your city terrace or balcony, backyard, seaside or mountain retreat. In addition, look upstairs at the outlet, chock full of indoor offerings.

—By Hilary Gray Zipper, Safavieh design consultant

Adjustable straps and an elastic underband give you extra support and a personalized fit. Rachel skirt in Animal Dot ($148)

The elastic, pull-on waistband is comfortable and effortless.