Guest Picks: Set Up an Outdoor Living Room
With an outdoor movie screen, a patio heater or fan, and scads of entertaining essentials, you may never want to go back inside
The sunny days of spring are finally here for many of us, and summer is just around the corner. Most of us are more than ready to come out of hibernation from winter and enjoy time in the fresh air and warmer temperatures. Creating your own personal outdoor living space can be the perfect way to have your day in the sun — or shade. These areas can extend the usable space of your home and allow you to have more room to entertain, gather with friends and family, or simply enjoy a peaceful, personal space reserved just for you. The possibilities are as endless as your imagination. — Robyn from Add a Pinch
Galvanized Metal Tiered Stand
The possibilities for this galvanized metal stand are endless. It's food safe, so you can use it to serve sandwiches and snacks on the porch or cupcakes at a summer party. It will also look great inside on your table with flowers and candles or cookies.
Airblown Inflatable Widescreen Deluxe Outdoor Movie Screen
While most of us enjoy connecting with nature when relaxing outdoors, there are times when this inflatable widescreen would be so much fun. Movie nights under the stars will be a popular event among your friends and family.
Glass Mason Jar Solar String Lights
There's something magical about lights twinkling in the canopy of the trees in the evening. These are great for entertaining or a quiet romantic evening with someone special.
Rustic Melamine Dinner Plates, Turquoise
These rustic melamine plates will add the look of the clear blue sea to your outdoor dining. And because they are melamine, they are durable enough for outdoor parties and dinners.
Metallic Crackle Herb Pot, Silver
This metallic herb pot will hold your herbs in shimmering style. Use a few down the center of your outdoor dining table, or use them to hold utensils for a casual outdoor buffet.
Solid Hammered Copper Fire Pit With Lid
A fire pit is a nice addition to a patio space. This hammered copper one has a lid that converts to a table. Use it as a table for an outdoor lunch and then build a fire in the evening for those fireside chats with friends and family.
French Farmhouse Bird Feeder, Aqua by Camilla Cotton
This precious farmhouse-style bird feeder will bring the birds to your patio or outdoor space. It could also be used as an outdoor napkin or condiment holder.
Porch Swing Bed, Full by Rustics and Stones
Enjoy spending lazy afternoons relaxing outdoors with a good book, a cool drink and a treasured nap — if you're lucky. This porch swing bed would be perfect for outdoor reading and napping.
Medallion Outdoor Rug
Sometimes nothing defines a seating area like an area rug. This gorgeous Medallion outdoor rug fits the bill for your porch or patio seating area.
The pergola is a thing of beauty. They can be bought completely built, in ready-to-assemble kits or custom built to fit perfectly over your back deck. They can create a stand-alone "room" in your garden area or provide a shade-making structure almost anywhere.
Infrared Floor Telescoping Patio Heater
This outdoor heater is perfect for those chilly nights on the patio or around the pool spent visiting with friends and family or just lounging with a good book. Add a couple around your outdoor seating areas to keep everyone comfortably warm.
Carlisle Seating, Onyx Finish
This beautiful outdoor seating adds a classy touch to any patio or back porch. Add your favorite colors and patterns and personalize the space with throw pillows.
GKI/Bethlehem Lighting 12-Inch Battery-Operated LED Lantern With Shepherd Hook
Use several of these lanterns to light your outdoor spaces. The shepherd hook makes them easy to use in walkways or even in the garden. You can also place a few on tables or around your patio.
Home Styles Biscayne 7-Piece Patio Dining Set
A dark powder-coated metal or wrought iron dining set is a classic that should last for years. This one's simple beauty blends into the background to allow your decorations, flowers or dinnerware to shine.
Outdoor Napoleonic Bee Pillow With Border
Buzz, buzz! Add these regal outdoor bee pillows to your special chair or favorite sitting place on your porch.
Custom Fringed Pillow
You can really personalize your outdoor space with different colors and textures of fabrics. Change your pillows and accessories to give your space a whole new look without a large investment.
The Evaporative Misting Fan
A misting fan will be welcome on your patio or near your pool in the summer, especially on those sweltering hot days.
Jute/Bentwood Bottle Caddy
What a neat way to serve your wine or bottled waters! This jute and bentwood caddy can be used indoors or out.
Galvanized Metal Rolling Wagon Party Bucket
This galvanized metal party bucket is ready to serve ice-cold drinks at any summer gathering. It also rolls right beside your lounge chair or close to the pool with cold drinks for the kids on those sweltering days of summer.
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