It's season for veranda, so it's time to bubble our outdoor spaces. It is important to check which objects should be outside and not. From certain fabrics and surfaces to fibers and materials, experts share exactly what should be exposed to southern elements on verands, terraces and decks.
rattan
Our southern humidity may make our hair full, but it makes our furniture more fragile, and according to the interior designers from North Carolina, Gray Joyner, this applies in particular to rattan. In fact, she says it shouldn't be outside at all because it will form at some point. If you insist that you have the Palm Beach Chic material, take a few steps to make it look best. “Cover furniture if they are not used. This helps to take longer and prevent them from being filled wet, damage and pollen,” says Joyner.
pad
“The southern weather, in particular its temperature and humidity, leads to bowels on outdoor furniture that is placed on a front or rear veranda,” says Joyner. Furnished furniture, even though it is beautiful, is one of her outside of no-no. “It will not take in the deep south because it is made. It looks beautiful, but don't expect it to take more than a few years.” Instead, choose pillows that can be stored, or permanent pillows outdoors with weather -resistant materials that add a small charm without difficulty. When choosing fabrics, Joyner says that he uses a structured fabric because he is more forgiving and can hide wear.
Fabric umbrellas
As with any room, lighting, especially lamps, can have a major impact. Designers explain that the lamps also improve functionality and an outdoor area is no different to create ambience and an outdoor area is no different. Karen Moore, founder of Nashville Nonprofit Project Redesign, says that they avoid using fabric lamps, especially if lamps are exposed to outdoor elements. “Instead [use] Lamps in metal or teak material with a lampshade in bamboo or willow to bring the ambience into an outdoor area. “Note, of course, where cords run to prevent you from getting wet during our frequent spring and summer shower.
Natural carpets
Not all natural fibers belong in nature, and this applies in particular to popular carpet materials such as Jute and Sisal. While both are aesthetically appealing and neutral, they are not mold and mold -resistant. The designer of Atlanta, Justin Q. Williams from MarkenmarkDesign Co.
Glass
While glass is a material approved outdoors, you want to try to try tempered glass. “Glassstids that are not alleviated can have driven if they break,” says Amy Steen-Humble, director of interior design management at Omni Hotels & Resorts. The designer of Dallas has monitored countless hotel projects, including the renovation of the approximately 1766 omni homestead in Hot Springs, Virginia, which offers expansive, intentionally designed outdoor areas. Your greatest advice to create a pleasant terrace at home? “Just like a great outfit, don't overdo it! It can look overcrowded and give you the opposite effect you are looking for.”