May 28, 2021
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Top 2021 Outdoor Design Trends

The concept of a comfortable home has never been more important. Lately, dining rooms have become remote offices. Patios have transformed into outdoor oases – sites of solace and spots for al fresco entertaining. As a new evolution of “home” takes shape, so does design. Our latest outdoor pieces are elevated in style, to match the quality of interior furnishings, like an extension of the home. Read on to see the trends and materials driving our new and forthcoming outdoor designs. Then, apply to become a customer to shop thousands of styles online.

Handcrafted Organic Vibes

Looking to natural teak finishes, root materials, hand carving and simple-but-strong mortise and tenon joinery, pieces produce easy, organic vibes that work wonderfully indoors and out.  

 

Outdoor trends featuring teak finishes, root materials, and hand-carved furniture including the Balfour Outdoor Table, Vega Outdoor Stool, Atlas Outdoor Chaise, Rattan Nesting Tray, and Spring 2021

 

 

Architectural Forms & Sculptural Silhouettes

From acute, linear looks to soft silhouettes with major volume, shape itself lends a look of movement. New, fully upholstered styles feature deep, dramatic channeling for a soft, welcoming look, while angular dining tables catch the eye with their architectural allure.

 

Architectural forms and sculptural silhouettes combine to create movement in outdoor spaces. Roma Outdoor Sectional, Culver Outdoor Coffee Table, Taron Outdoor Chair, Warwick Outdoor Dining Table

 

 

Soft Hues & Natural Finishes

Soft, light tones bring a sense of calm to outdoor styling. From cream-colored upholstery to woven all-weather wicker, neutral colors and warm finishes have a distinctive way of mimicking nature, for a collected look and feel. 

 

Outdoor spaces designed with soft, light tones and neutral colors to give a distinctive natural feel. Alta Outdoor Table, Lomas Outdoor Dining Chair, Beck Outdoor Sofa, Come Outdoor Sofa, and Salinas

 

 

Clever Functionality

Practicality makes a great design even better. Thoughtful features and mechanisms like pull-out side tables, seat adjustability and built-in bar cart ice buckets bring fresh function to outdoor entertaining.

 

Outdoor furniture that include practical additions like pull-out side tables and built-in ice buckets. Basil Outdoor End Tsable, Nahla Outdoor End Table, Loring Outdoor Bar Cart, and Sonoma Outdoor

 

 

Retro Shapes & Materials

From splayed and tapered legs to textural rattan-like weaves, Seventies-inspired shapes are back in full force, bringing beautiful throwback vibes to outdoor styling. Fluid forms and materials like faux wicker craft an unmistakably vintage vibe while feeling entirely fresh.

 

Retro-inspired furniture bringing throwback vibes to outdoor design. Virgil Outdoor Chair, Gino End Table, Cyrus Outdoor Table, Colima Outdoor Chair, and Paxton Dining Table.

 

 

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