Outdoor furniture and textiles: choose what you’ll actually maintain
Furniture is part of the design. A few practical guidelines:
- choose outdoor fabrics designed for sun exposure and easy cleaning
- avoid materials that rust quickly in coastal air
- plan storage (or covers) so cushions don’t live outside during storms
- use rugs and textiles to add warmth without adding hard-to-clean surfaces
The best outdoor space feels like an interior room—but one that can handle real life.