{"id":833,"date":"2010-10-07T15:17:56","date_gmt":"2010-10-07T19:17:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/hickoryfurniture.blogs.eprevue.net\/?p=833"},"modified":"2010-10-07T15:17:56","modified_gmt":"2010-10-07T19:17:56","slug":"outdoor-furniture-transitioning-yours-from-summer-to-fall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hickoryfurniture.com\/blog\/outdoor-furniture-transitioning-yours-from-summer-to-fall\/","title":{"rendered":"Outdoor Furniture: Transitioning Yours From Summer to Fall"},"content":{"rendered":"
Last Updated Thursday, October 7, 2010<\/div>

Although BBQs, cookouts, and other gatherings outdoors are often reserved for summer, entertaining friends and family outdoors can be a year-round event if you think about your patio and backyard as an extension of your home rather than a world of its own.<\/p>\n

In fact, your outdoor room requires the same thought and care that goes into any room in your house, including investing in some furniture pieces and accessories when decorating.<\/p>\n

Therefore, in keeping with this train of thought, you should begin your outdoor decorating project by thinking about what this space will be used for. The function will subsequently determine the kind of furniture needed.<\/p>\n

We determined three common functions you and your guests might engage in outdoors:<\/h2>\n
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  1. Food Preparation<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Dining<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Lounging and Talking<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Subsequently, you will need to define areas for the above activities. Think of them as \u201crooms\u201d that will have their own furniture needs and arrangements just like indoors.<\/p>\n

    However, before you begin shopping and arranging outdoor furniture, you must first decide on a style. For instance, the assortment of outdoor furniture available at Hickory Furniture Mart includes wrought iron, wood, and plastic pieces. Outdoor furniture will be exposed to the element. Therefore, when choosing pieces, keep in mind durability along with comfort and style.<\/p>\n

    Once the furniture is home, you can begin arranging them in each function-determined \u201croom.\u201d Our dining area can be at the center of the space where a lot of activity is expected to occur. It can be anchored by a long picnic table. Meanwhile, we can place the conversation\/lounging area nearby with some comfy treated wicker chairs. The cooking area should be a bit away from these social areas since you don\u2019t want guests breathing in smoke from your BBQ.<\/p>\n

    Finally, create a focal point for your outdoor living area with a fire pit to center all three distinct \u201crooms.\u201d In addition, fire pits or outdoor fireplaces will keep you and your guests warm while enjoying the evening outdoors.<\/p>\n

    What are other outdoor activities will your outdoor decorating project call for?<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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