Table Trends for Outdoors

Farmhouse Style

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As I am sure most of you already know, farmhouse style has completely taken over the mainstream decor world. What more perfect place to utilize this pretty trend than in your outdoor table? Farmhouse tables fit right in with the outdoor setting and most are already distressed, so a little wear here and there won't hurt a thing!

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Two-tone Tables

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Another big trend we are seeing in tables both indoors and out are two toned tables. This simply means the table base is a different color or finish than the table top. One of the most popular color duos we are seeing are tables with either white or cream bases with a natural wood top. This has become so popular because getting that bright pop of white or cream on the bottom makes a beautiful statement and you also don't have to worry about keeping a white table top clean. 

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Bar Height

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Finally, bar height tables are hugely popular in outdoor dining! This is a great way to bring in a height variation to your outdoor space, especially if you also have a lounge area outdoors as well.  This breaks up the monotony of having all of your furniture at the same height. This can also give a more casual feel to the space which is always welcome when we are talking patios!

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All Things Love

Ah Valentine’s Day is upon us.  In honor of tomorrow’s holiday centered around all things love I thought I would highlight things I love.  Specifically, the 5 things I love most in my house.  

5 Window Seat- It serves as additional storage which the anti-clutter part of me adores.  I also love that it gives a purpose to the bump-out in the wall.  The fun patterns and textures on the pillows help to tie the area in to the rest of the room.

4 My damask print pillow-  When we first moved here over two years ago I volunteered to host a New Year’s Eve party.  Keep in mind, we moved in mid- December.  I had all the furniture taken care of and was trying to bring in new accessories for the finishing touch.  As soon as I laid eyes on this pillow I knew it was perfect for one of our living room sofas!  I have always been drawn to damask patterns and this pillow uses it in a modern way.

3 Pewter “T”- I picked this piece while on vacation in Myrtle Beach a few years back.  I’m of the school of thought that anything to represent your initials is a must-have.  This accessory can double as a bookend or just something decorative.

2 Glasstop table-  I’m a huge fan of glass tables.  When you can see through a furniture piece it creates the illusion of invisibility thus making the space feel larger.  I love a room to be full and complete but hate when it feels cramped.  Using a glass table keeps the cramped feeling at bay. 

1 Striped Foyer- I spent hours thinking over what to do in this area.  The problem with a decorator trying to select something for herself is she knows too much.  There were so many ideas I had for the walls- I toyed with changing the paint to a bold color, adding a grasscloth wallcovering, putting in a dramatic rug.  Ultimately I was inspired by a photo I found online that showcased a wall painted in a similar striped pattern.  I chose to leave the base color the same since that’s what ran into the living room.  I used an off-white and charcoal gray to keep the color scheme sharp but modern.  I love walking in the door each day and being enveloped in these bold stripes.  Now if I could find time to paint a portrait of Mr. Wendel (my dog) to hang on the wall, the space would be complete!

What do you love about your space?  Make a list, then celebrate those things.  Happy Valentine’s Day!!!