Since you’re going in the direction of an outdoor living room, just imagine this is your indoor living room…would you stop with two chairs, a table and a small rug?

I agree and a sofa will make a big difference both visually and for function I would also get a rug with more color not just blue and white and I sure hope those are real plants . Can you take a picture from further back so we can see the whole space .

The rug needs to be much larger. You won't know the exact size until you know you have all the furniture you want. Now is the time of year to be buying outdoor furniture at a substantial discount if you want to expand your seating area.

Yes, more pictures please! It looks like you have more decor going on than what’s shown in the one little pic. I see patio drapes to right in pic & red umbrella & chair? in reflection of window. How about a larger rug as suggested with red in design to tie areas together? The flowers on table are nice color pop but I’d prefer those sitting on floor & place table between chairs so I have a place to set my drink down.

Thank you all! Appreciate it so much!

KW, thanks for your advice, I'm glad you noticed the drapes, I'm considering removing them, it's been in use for years, any suggestions?

@vivi_b Very nice and relaxing space! The drapes - do you ever close them for privacy or sun blocking? If yes, keep them & if they’re worn out or bad shape because they’ve been there for years, replace them. I’m having trouble figuring out how deep the space is where the new chairs are. Since that space looks shaded always with the cover above, I’d want more seating to make a nice conversational grouping. A longer piece to seat multiples would be great as that provides a space to lay down in shade too. I’d put one of the chairs on either side of couch facing each other & the table in middle as a coffee table. Anchor the grouping with a larger patterned rug with the orangy red in it of umbrella & the lounger across the pool. Throw some of the orangy red pillows on couch too for more color like the striped ones on the loungers. Love the big potted palms too!

Think about how you want to use it, and how often you will use it.

I am a huge fan of sofas and deep seating. If you like to lay down outside, you may want a comfy flat sofa at least 24” deep with a solid back and thick cushions. Or a sectional with a section long enough to let you lay down. This will let you lay down, sit cross-legged, or cuddle with your dog or child.

You also need a place to put a drink. If the furniture has flat wide armrests, that may work great. Otherwise side tables or garden stools could work. A coffee table requires you to lean forward.

Then you’ll want some sort of ottoman to put your feet up. This can be an ottoman with a cushion, a coffee table or a garden stool that you’ll use as an ottoman. It helps if the garden stool has handles that let you move it easily.

I find wicker more comfortable than wood or metal furniture.

I love cushions, but I bring them inside after every use so they last a long time. So I pick furniture that looks good without cushions and you can sit on it when the cushions aren’t there. Some cushions are too firm. I end up buying deep seat cushions from Target because they are comfy but they don’t seem to go on sale anymore. I skip the back cushions and opt for an assortment of 20” pillows. Amazon has some beautiful pillow covers for not much money, if you already have some pillow forms. The really pretty pillows are on society6 . com but they are pricey. Look for sales.

Having said all that, figure out what you want functionally, then find a conversation set that you love. The furniture in your pic seems nice, but is it enough? I find that it’s hard to match existing furniture, unless you shop at ikea, which isn’t the cheapest solution. I think it’s best to figure out everything you need, then buy all the furniture at once.

Crate and Barrel is having sales if you are into the higher end furniture.

I got my mid-range outdoor furniture from Home Depot. No sales yet on what I bought.

Your pool furniture seems great! You could add garden stools if you feel the need for end tables there.

Lovely space! For curtains, I would recommend getting a new one, I highly recommend outdoor sheer curtains, which can filter the sunlight and a white one would be great!

Since you have a beautiful pool, I would say waterproof outdoor curtains will be one of your best choices, it will block UV rays and provide privacy!

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I would pull all the pieces a little closer together…put the table between and slide the rug under the pieces a little..i like the stripes…would even consider using the same if replacing the curtains…it creates a small but separate scenario from the pool area..perfect spot for two ….in the shade..