Maybe these would work, Steph? http://www.comforthouse.com/storage1.html I know that I saw something demonstrated on TV awhile ago, because I was thinking we needed that, too. That's what makes me think I saw it on HSN or QVC - they showed how all the lawn furniture, including a motorcycle, was stored beneath a contraption, zippered close, and had stakes for securing it to the ground as well. Seems I remember it was a clear (see thru) plastic-type material, but allowed air to flow thru so things could "breath" - but not be full of dust & dirt. If I recall, it was somewhere around $80 - $100 - but seemed worth it to protect things - and where we are, from blowing around in strong storms. Will keep searching.

We had the same problem and this is what I came up with. So basically you have to walk around the coffee table but you could leave that out.

Perhaps a shade sail to extend the patio? Then you might be able to get a large potted plant to survive. Maybe a large planter under the laundry room (?) windows. Use more of the cedar as an accent/trellis. Like this, but styled more to match your other yard elements: https://images.homedepot-static.com/productImages/29272905-cb70-4fca-bdbf-21719a86848a/svn/teak-oil-dmc-plant-pots-70514-64_1000.jpg I do think the rest of your yard is amazing. (How did you get the artichokes to be so perfect?) But that's why the house side looks plain. Everything else looks too good.

https://www.allmodern.com/furniture/pdp/raelyn-reversible-sectional-a000607490.html?&experiencetype=1 I would get a sofa with a reversible ottoman. So, it feels like a chaise, but can be moved to either side. You could move it to either side, depending on the situation. Either way, I'd keep the front end of the chaise behind the slider door (as in my floor plan). I'd get 2 chairs for either side of the tv on casters. Finally, I'd set up console table with stools behind the sofa. If the sofa is 36" high, you could add a counter height console table with counter stools, If 30" high, table height stools. This will give you a lot of seating flexibility when guests come over. Here is a design I recently created for clients with a very similar setup. I rarely recommend a sectional, but for your situation, I think it is also something you could consider. I'd choose a lower height sectional.