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Even if the weather isn't ideal at the moment for relaxing on your patio, you can begin thinking about it right now. Here are a few tips from Glabman Furniture & Interior Design in Costa Mesa, Calif., on designing an outdoor patio or entertainment area:
_Your outdoor dining set should resemble one found indoors, not a picnic table and benches. If cost is an issue, a floor-length tablecloth can make a lesser table seem more formal for those special occasions.
_Arrange a seating area consisting of chairs, chaise longues or other pieces of furniture (preferably with fabric-lined cushioning) adjacent to your dining set. Such an area is ideal for pre- and post-meal conversation.
_Adding pottery, statues and other accessories can dramatically dress up an outdoor living space.
_Consider moving a side table, coffee table, art piece or other furnishing/accessory from your living room to make the outdoor living space more pleasing.
_In addition to being aesthetically ...
Source: HighBeam Research, The right fixtures aid in patio relaxation.(The Orange County...