Vacations to warm flows often comprise long, lazy days relaxing in lush, oversized outdoor beds. Bring that same faraway feel of tranquility to your house and provide plenty of guest seating to boot with an outside bed. Whether they’re over the top or casual, intended for the pool or the rooftop, daybeds to swinging loungers can offer versatility, luxury and function to your patio or deck.
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Choose a style and an arrangement that match your scheme. End off a modern aesthetic with an eye-catching outdoor bed layout. Evaluate your house’s architecture and interior style, says interior designer Sylva R. Beez of all m.a.p. interiors. “There should be a leak from indoors to the outdoor patio or pool area,” she advises.
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Research styles to find out what’s appropriate for you before making a purchase. You will realize a daybed is a far better match versus a typical outdoor bed layout. “Daybeds tend to be casual, which will be more in line with the feel of outside spaces,” says designer Amanda Rillo of Busybee Homestore & Design Center. “They can also act as a sofa with cushions along the back, while adding more color and interest to the room”
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Working an outside bed in your seating arrangement creates an interesting juxtaposition. Striped fabric provides the appearance loads of bright color and can be better at hiding spots and weathering. Designers title Restoration Hardware, Pottery Barn, Terra Patio and Seasonal Living as sought after spots, while Sunbrella is still the top resource for outdoor fabrics.
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Size matters. To ascertain the right size and style, Rillo recommends closely assessing the space in addition to considering how you plan to use it. “Size can be decided based on if it will be used for relaxing and reading or seating for numerous individuals, while style might be dictated by a waterfront view,” she states.
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Outdoor beds are made in every mattress size from twin to king, therefore there are lots of options.
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Determine scale and function. Furniture needs to be in scale with the available space, states Beez, who made this outside lounge area. “Secondly, decide how many individuals will need to match on the bed,” she states. “In this circumstance, it was two.” Durable mats made in Thailand outfit this bed with practicality and style.
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Utilize a roof in order to add style. If you have solid roof supports overhead, then consider the exceptional appearance of a swinging outdoor bed. “Why is daybeds so tempting is their youthful and relaxed character,” says Martha Carvalho of Urrutia Designs. “Mode them with pillows. The size, arrangement and colors of these pillows will define the character of the daybed and finally of your outside area”
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A roof overhead will help protect not only you from sun, but your outside bed’s fabric too. However, you should still choose a weather-resistant fabric for your own cushions. Rillo also advocates having outside covers on hand in case of weather extremities.
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Pay attention to materials. When selecting outdoor beds for homes in warm and humid southern Florida, designer Jacki Mallick of Jacki Mallick Designs hunts out any material but alloy, which can become scorching under the sun’s rays.
Do not be reluctant to retrofit your outside bed to make it right for you. Mallick customized this Pottery Barn slice with sticks for curtains and casters for easy movement.
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It can be challenging to choose the right wood for your outside bed, but most designers agree that teak is the best option. “It’s a dense wood that has many all-natural oils to help prevent clumping, and it’s also a wood that insects will not be more prone to infest,” states Rillo. “If taken care of properly, teakwood can last up to 50 years, making it worth the extra pennies”
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A string of outdoor beds and recliners in this picture provides a perfect setup for relaxing poolside. Hardware on outdoor furnishings can prove to be the largest maintenance challenge; Carvalho suggests purchasing pieces with either brass or stainless steel hardware and also applying WD-40 on the alloy at least one time every year to wash it and protect it from the components.
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