PAVERS GO LIGHTER Richer, more intense hues like brick reds and oranges in paver materials are being upgraded with more subtle colors like mauve, grey, and slate. The shapes are changing, as well, from harder squares and rectangles to a look with more rounded corners. Photo courtesy of belgard.com.
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Prime-Time Patios WHAT’S HOT FOR THE WARMER TEMPS AHEAD By Lisa J. Gotto
SET TO CHANGE While it does defy the very essence of our cherished “patio sets,” watch and you will see how outdoor furniture gets more eclectic every spring for the foreseeable future. Don’t be afraid to start with a few basic pieces from a standard patio set. Then feel free to add in a few seating options from another set or even a flea market find to jazz up the look and by all means—personalize it! Photo courtesy of cococozy.com
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HANGING FURNITURE If you have the ability to affix a hanging basket chair or even a day bed or love seat swing somewhere in your outdoor scheme, by all means do. This casual take on seating is what true outdoor living is all about. So, catch that wind, tap a nap, soothe a little one to sleep; there’s more variations of this trend available than ever! Photo courtesy of frontgate.com