Patio Perfection

This year’s outdoor furnishings can cost a lot­—or not so much. Either way, it’s time to move the party to the patio.

Patio Perfection
Photo by Maki Strunc Photography

Go Swank

Total Cost: $16,220.87

SEAT YOURSELF “St. Barts Haute Brion” sofa, $8,175, not including fabric; “St. Croix” dining chair, $2,340; “St. Croix” round occasional table $2,775, all in teak from the Great Outdoors Christian Liaigre collection; available through Holly Hunt • FIRED UP “Copper Cauldron” large fire pit, $499.99; available at Smith & Hawken • IRON CLAD “Camden Court” trellis, $239; available at Smith & Hawken • SEA SET Spiny starfish on vintage bottle, $72; available at Victory • DRINK UP “Amalia” round pitcher, $148, and “Graham” footed water goblet, $72, both by Juliska; available at Five Swans • FIRMLY PLANTED Fluted urn, $189.95, and ribbed low design urn, $119.95, both by Thompson & Elm by Caffco International; available at Otten Brothers Nursery. Dwarf Korean lilac, $34.99, and Boston fern, $19.99; available at Bachman’s • LIGHT THE WAY “Round Carriage” lantern, $250; available at ID—inside design • COZY COMFORT Ivory pillows from Ankasa by Sachin & Babi, $545 each; available at ID—inside design. “DUE” fireside throw by Matteo, $195; available at Victory.

Special Touches

Crystal Gaze Large vintage Staghorn coral on old soda bottle, $165, and Spiny starfish on vintage bottle, $72; both available at Victory, “Graham” footed water goblet by Juliska, $72; available at Five Swans, and “DUE” fireside throw by Matteo, $195; available at Victory.


Photo by Maki Strunc Photography

Go Savvy

Total Cost: $3,082.89

SEAT YOURSELF
“Trovata” teak sofa with cushions, $1,799, “Carlisle” teak and resin wicker lounge chair, $699, and “Trovata” teak stacking side table, $179, all in teak and resin wicker; available at Crate & Barrel • FIRED UP “Odesa” fire bowl, $69.99; available at Target • IRON CLAD “The Garden Spot” fleur-de-lis trellis, $19.99; available at Target • SEA SET Coral-topped bottle, $39; available at Pottery Barn • DRINK UP Clear pitcher, $18, and “New Classic” goblet, $2; both available at Pier 1 Imports • FIRMLY PLANTED “Tatiana’s Urn” in color 789, $49.98, and “Natalie’s Planter” in dark terracotta with moss, $44.98, both by Perfect Home; available at Home Depot. Dwarf Korean lilac, $34.99, and Boston fern, $19.99; both available at Bachman’s • LIGHT THE WAY “Jasper” fisheye lantern, $39; available at Pottery Barn • COZY COMFORT Silk blend embroidered pillows, $19.99 each; available at Cost Plus World Market. Textured throw, $27.99; available at Target.

Special Touches

Heat Things Up Coral-topped bottle, $39, and “Jasper” fisheye lantern, $39; both available at Pottery Barn. Silk blend embroidered pillow, $19.99; available at Cost Plus World Market.

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