Don’t let bad furniture ruin your luxury yard.
We’ve seen this happen too many times. The yard has a beautiful, high-end design. It’s fully built out. It just needs the finishing touches—furniture and accessories.
So, the client heads to a big box store and picks up an outdoor dining set, a couple of loungers, maybe an outdoor sectional. They add them all to their yard and call it good.
But, this is a mistake if you want your yard that luxury high-end feeling for your outdoor space.
You need to prioritize and budget for furniture early on in the design process. And avoid resorting to generic big-box furniture options. They’ll make your yard look like everyone else’s in the neighborhood. And, they won’t do your design justice.
Furniture can make or break your outdoor space. Here’s how to ensure your furniture elevates your yard instead of making it look underwhelming.
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#1 Budget For Furniture From Day 1
We’ve seen too many clients underbudget for furniture. It seems like an add-on you don’t need to think about until your yard is done. But, furniture and accessories transform space. And it’s essential to budget an adequate amount for these things.
Every budget is unique because every yard is unique. But, furniture should be a part of that budget discussion from day one. It needs to be factored in along with the construction costs.
Here’s an idea of what a furniture budget might look like:
– Smaller luxury yards: ~$50,000
– Larger yards / multiple zones: ~$100,000+
These numbers include outdoor-rated quality, custom where needed furniture, and the right textiles. This is the part that makes an outdoor space feel finished.
#2 Furniture That Every High-End Yard Needs
While every yard is unique and the designs from one outdoor space to another are different, there are some key furniture pieces that will instantly elevate any exterior. These are core pieces that we consider in almost every single project. And they include:
– Outdoor Living Room: This can include furniture like a sofa, lounge chairs, loveseat, coffee table, etc. Everything that you would include in an indoor living area, consider adding to your outdoor living area.
– Dining Table: When you’re choosing a dining table for your space, select one that is suitable in size for hosting. If you don’t have large parties, a smaller table might be ok. But, if you love to entertain in your yard, make sure you can accommodate all your future guests with a sizeable dining table.
– Swings: Hanging egg chairs or daybed swings to really elevate your outdoor space. There’s something so relaxing and luxurious about lounging in a swing.
– Custom Pendants: Built for the elements and proportioned to the architecture of your yard, custom pendant lighting is a great way to infuse your space with that resort-style that will make it high-end.
#3 Customize Your Furniture And Accessories
Some elements in your yard will need to be custom made, especially if you have an area that has a sunken seating area, or an oversized feature. Often design elements that are ‘floating’ or positioned right next to water aren’t something you can find in-store to buy. They need to be customized to fit the space.
Similarly, upholstery and cushions often need to be custom-made to fit your space. This goes hand-in-hand with custom furniture fabrication, and is an essential finishing touch that will help your yard look high-end.
Understanding that there are going to be some furniture elements that may be custom depending on your space is key.
Great furniture doesn’t just complete an outdoor space. It transforms how you are able to enjoy your private resort. And we have a furniture expert on our team who will work with you every step of the way to choose the perfect pieces for your yard.
So whether your style is modern Mediterranean or Santorini inspired, or actually something more transitional, book your free design call with us by clicking the button below.
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