How to Decorate

Ep. 355: Outdoor Decorating Spotlight

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‘Tis the season for all things outdoors! This week, we welcome Kelly Vettraino and Amy Jordan from Ballard’s merchandising team for their expert advice on mixing and matching outdoor furniture and accessories to create beautiful and comfortable outdoor space. They talk about cushions, pillows, rugs, lighting, and planters to complete the look, along with sharing some great tips for incorporating different materials, styles, and textures to define your outdoor space.

What You’ll Hear On This Episode:

  • Considerations for using outdoor fabrics like Sunbrella that are stain-resistant and fade-proof.
  • Ideas for incorporating outdoor rugs to define spaces and add texture.
  • Factors to consider when choosing outdoor sofas and seating, like cushion fill and frame materials.
  • What should you look for when it comes to outdoor sofas and seating?
  • Kelly and Amy's perspectives on the pros and cons of mixing collections versus opting for a coordinated set.
  • Entertaining essentials such as outdoor safe drinkware, candles, romantic outdoor lighting, and lovely lamps.
  • Mosquito-repelling drapery panels? Yes, please!
  • Reasons to think about furniture layout in relation to your daily and entertaining needs beyond just aesthetics.
  • Tips for defining spaces with planters.

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