July 12th, 2018

Outdoor Urban Oasis

It has been long awaited, but it is time to say hello to summer! Now that it is July it is safe to say that the Westcoast summer is starting to heat up. The days are long and mostly dry so why would you spend time indoors with the AC on? Warm weather means that it is perfect for spending your evenings and weekends outdoors. Do you live in a townhome with a little backyard or a condo with a patio? Take advantage of that special piece of real estate and create your own getaway – an outdoor urban oasis if you will! Keep reading for your essentials!

Room for Living

It’s time to give your living room a little break and take your living outside! First thing on your list to find? Some comfy lounge seating that does not involve wicker. If you have the space, invest in an outdoor sofa – no outdoor living room is complete without one! We like the casbah modular lounge seating from CB2. The simple frame topped with a thick cushion makes the pieces look light and comfortable, not to mention chic! It’s big enough to kick your feet up while reading a book or even to take a nap. Find an outdoor coffee table that’s not too big, but can accommodate a few drinks, food and maybe even a small potted plant! You can never go wrong with a bit of greenery. Also, add a couple of fun chairs like this Acapulco black egg outdoor chair from CB2  and you’re ready to have a few friends over. Got a little one who doesn’t want to be left out? Why not get them a matching chair that is kid-sized like this one from Crate & Barrel Kids.

Finishing Touches

To make your outdoor urban oasis perfect for any weather – rain or shine – make sure to get a great umbrella. We think that the ones that are cantilevered work the best as they are out of the way don’t disrupt your social space. These cantilever umbrellas from Restoration Hardware are great looking. If you have a small patio, the Bramsom/Fliso patio umbrella from IKEA is the perfect solution and won’t break the bank. Of course, for those of us who like to entertain and enjoy a few beverages on our patio why not upgrade your cooler to something stylish like CB2’s rolling cooler?  Made of cold rolled steel, comes with a drain, bottle cap opener and retro vibe, it’s sure to be a hit at any party. Lastly why not, add some stringed Edison bulb lights and a few hurricanes to set the mood. A few finishing touches could include toss cushions with a statement print like these from West Elm or these simple colorful and affordable Froson cushion covers from IKEA. Now grab that drink sit back and enjoy your evening in your outdoor retreat.

How will you outfit your outdoor urban oasis? Let us know with the hashtag #area3urbanoasis