Selecting the correct vacant spot
Outdoors

Steps to create an outdoor sitting area

It is always a fresh feeling when you have team of a meal in the exterior portion of the house. This can be a garden or solid flooring. To ensure that the outdoor sitting area looks impressive, you need to be sure what you want. If you want a formal sitting arrangement, you need to opt for a dining table and a set of chairs. On the other hand, if you want to adopt an unconventional theme, hanging a hammock or placing cushions on a rug are some options that you can look at. The following steps provide an organized way to create an outdoor sitting area.

  • Selecting the correct vacant spot

Selecting the correct vacant spot

To start with, look for a corner spot in the outdoor area to use a sitting area. This can be under the roof of the house extending in the outer area. Other than that, if you have a garden, you can even use a center spot. It is better to have the outdoor sitting area at a distance from the main entrance. This would make the outdoor sitting are quiet and comfortable.

  • Figuring out the requirements

Figuring out the requirements

If you are looking for a formal sitting spot, you need to get a table with chairs along with a shade. If you want the sitting area to be more casual, you can even place a spare mattress with a nice looking sheet. Place some cushions and hang a shade on the top. You can also use bean bags or sofa cum beds for sitting purposes. The last step is putting everything together. Before you place the furniture, clean the area and remove unwanted stuff. In case of a garden, get rid of overgrown plantations and get an insecticide spray done before you start using the area.