{"id":5106,"date":"2017-05-08T11:04:59","date_gmt":"2017-05-08T16:04:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/?p=5106"},"modified":"2023-06-05T14:45:10","modified_gmt":"2023-06-05T19:45:10","slug":"how-to-choose-outdoor-furniture","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/2017\/05\/how-to-choose-outdoor-furniture\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Choose Outdoor Furniture"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We all love to kick back under the sun al fresco but picking&nbsp;outdoor furniture can be overwhelming, especially if you have a small or oddly shaped area to work with. &nbsp;Here are a few tips on how to choose&nbsp;pieces&nbsp;for your outdoor space so you can take full advantage of the warm weather.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Measure your space<\/h2>\n<p>You&#8217;ll need the dimensions to make a decision on what furnishings will fit the area. For a small space, a bar table and stools may work better because of their&nbsp;smaller footprint. For a large backyard, you can&nbsp;create multiple zones for lounging, dining and&nbsp;entertaining.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5167\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5167\" style=\"width: 728px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5167 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Slim_FEATURE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Slim_FEATURE.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Slim_FEATURE-475x652.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5167\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/counter-and-bar-tables\/slim-outdoor-bar-table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Slim outdoor bar table<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/all-dining\/carmel-counter-and-bar-stools-with-fabric-seat\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carmel stool<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>2. Determine&nbsp;the function<\/h2>\n<p>Defining the purpose&nbsp;of the space will help you narrow down what you&#8217;re looking for. Sometimes it&#8217;s as simple as a comfortable chair and a small table to enjoy your morning coffee while others are looking for an entertaining feel with a dining and lounge area.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5163\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5163\" style=\"width: 728px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5163 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/crescent_127436_FEATURE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/crescent_127436_FEATURE.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/crescent_127436_FEATURE-475x300.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5163\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/chairs\/carmel-chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Carmel outdoor dining chair<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/tables\/crescent-tables\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crescent dining table<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/all-accent-tables\/crescent-end-table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">end table<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/coffee-and-console-tables\/crescent-coffee-table?icamp=blog_PDP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">coffee table<\/a>, &nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/chairs-and-chaises\/crescent-chair\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crescent chair<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/sofas-and-sectionals\/crescent-sofas\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">sofa<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>3. Select&nbsp;dual-purpose pieces<\/h2>\n<p>Invest in versatile pieces that can be moved around to serve different purposes depending on the day. For example, our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/benches-and-ottomans\/boyd-round-ottomans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boyd ottoman<\/a> can be used as&nbsp;extra seating for entertaining, as an end or coffee table to hold a snack while you lounge, or simply as an accent to&nbsp;add a splash of color to your space.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5165\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5165\" style=\"width: 728px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5165 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/montego_601098_FEATURE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/montego_601098_FEATURE.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/montego_601098_FEATURE-475x300.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5165\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/chairs-and-chaises\/montego-lounge-chairs-with-cushions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montego lounge chairs<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/benches-and-ottomans\/boyd-round-ottomans\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Boyd ottomans<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>4. Add finishing touches<\/h2>\n<p>The final step? Make your space comfortable and inviting with outdoor home decor. Complete your space with colorful <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/pillows-and-rugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">outdoor throw pillows<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/planters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">planters<\/a> and an&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/pillows-and-rugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">all-weather rug<\/a>!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5164\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5164\" style=\"width: 728px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5164 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/maritime_044500_FEATURE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/maritime_044500_FEATURE.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/maritime_044500_FEATURE-475x300.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5164\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/pillows-and-rugs\/solid-outdoor-pillows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Solid outdoor throw pillows<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/pillows-and-rugs\/maritime-outdoor-pillows\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maritime throw pillows<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5166\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5166\" style=\"width: 728px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5166 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Sequence_FEATURE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Sequence_FEATURE.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Sequence_FEATURE-475x652.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5166\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/rugs\/patterned-rugs\/sequence-rugs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sequence outdoor rug<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/end-tables\/crescent-end-table\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Crescent end table<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/outdoor\/chairs-and-chaises\/maya-chaises\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maya chaise<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5171\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5171\" style=\"width: 728px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5171 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Terrace_2_FEATURE.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"728\" height=\"460\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Terrace_2_FEATURE.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Terrace_2_FEATURE-475x300.jpg 475w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5171\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/home-decor\/planters\/terrace-round-planters\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Terrace planters<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/catalog\/bath\/benches-and-stools\/montego-benches\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montego bench<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><em>&nbsp;Photos by <a href=\"http:\/\/www.roomandboard.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Room &amp; 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