Summer decorating should always include outdoor spaces like a veranda. Style in an outside room can sometimes play second fiddle to functionality and the fear that weather will be merciless on your decor, but it need not.
I think if you plan to spend some significant time on a porch or veranda, it should look sensational in a bright and breezy way.
The House of Turquoise has the happiest interior images around, so off I went to peruse.
Sunny outdoor spaces generally fall into two categories, lounging and eating.
If you opt for lounging, make sure you have cozy outdoor patio chairs and cheerful pillows. Ideally, fabrics should be mildew, sun and fade resistant. That also goes for cushions on dining chairs.
Functional doesn’t mean no fun...outdoor fabrics these days are playful! Also, you can always extend the size of your veranda by adding umbrellas and awnings.
If playful colors are not your thing, verandas can also look monochromatic and sophisticated. Simple white or cream linen panels can create a serene, spa feel.
Adding ceiling fans can also create that breezy look and keep you cool on beastly hot days and nights.
Veranda style can also have a tropical bent. Print tablecloths and palm trees are a start, but you can also think about painted wood shutters to add visual interest, and woven outdoor furniture to complete the look.
1. Sconces like the Nautical Collection Bronze Outdoor Wall Light are stylish and look great flanking French doors.
2. Keep things cool with the 44" Casa Vieja Rosetta™ White Ceiling Fan.
3. Your outdoor space is useless at night unless you think about lighting like the Minka Ladera Bronze Outdoor Hanging Light.
4. Outdoor sofas and chairs need a little pizzazz like the Sunbrella Striped Natural Navy Outdoor Pillow.
5. The Loren Hand-Woven Natural Seagrass Rope Armchair embodies the tropical outdoor aesthetic.
6. The Port 68 Ridgewood Navy Accent Table is both a seat and table top...the most functional item out of doors.
Photos: House of Turquoise.