Create A Shabby Chic Or Vintage Look In Your Backyard

Baby, It’s Bold Outside: Add splashes of color in your backyard with furniture and decor.

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Create a splash in your backyard this spring and summer seasons — with color, that is. Paired with your neon-hued, retro-themed swimsuits, your backyard furniture and décor will not only make quite the statement, but prove to be more comfortable than ever before.

Natural & Neutral

It’s back! Upholstered furniture, in both grey and mustard, is making itself cozy and comfortable this season, but this look is anything but dull.

According to Terry Cosgrove, buyer and designer at Paddy O’ Furniture in Scottsdale, add pops of color with red, orange or green throw pillows to create more of an industrial look. Or, go with teal, yellow and brown for more of a botanical or “shabby chic” feel.

Color Me Pretty

The addition of color isn’t limited to throw pillows, however. Consider adding oversized, brightly colored ceramics to complete your backyard furniture set; or, liven up your fire pit, and dump vibrant recycled glass in shades of blues, greens and oranges. And don’t forget about vases, dishware and other simple additions that can give your backyard some flair and character.

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Create the Look: Sorrento Collection — Shabby Chic

With its variegated, weathered driftwood finish, this collection reminds us of those long walks on the beach. It draws and gathers you in to a relaxing and sumptuous retreat around the warm glow of a fire.

Outdoor synthetic woven in driftwood finish:

1.  Sorrento 5-piece Sectional (fabric: Sahara Sailcloth), $6,399

2.  Sorrento Club Chair (fabric: Sahara Sailcloth), $1,499

3.  Sorrento Club Ottoman (fabric: Jinga silver), $558

4.  St. Martin Aluminum Slated Occasional Coffee Table (driftwood finish), $2,299

5.  St. Martin Aluminum Slated Occasional End Table (driftwood finish), $1,099

6.  Uttermost Glass Driftwood End Table, $799

7.  Tommy Bahama Collection Outdoor Rug (8×10), $799

8.  Sunbrella 16” Stock Throw Pillow (fabric: Seasalt), $49.99 each

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Create the Look: Tangiers — Industrial

Let the pace of life slow down as you sink into this lofty, textural classic. Perfect option for an outdoor gathering, Mediterranean style.

Outdoor synthetic woven in willow finish:

1.  Tangiers 6-Piece Sectional (fabric: Café), $7,214

2.  Tangiers Club Chair (fabric: Café), $1,439

3.  Tangiers Club Ottoman (fabric: Café), $699

4.  Scancom Teak Coffee Table, $699

5.  Uttermost Rivet Lamps (indoor, must be covered), $259 each

6.  Uttermost Stanford Console Table (reclaimed wood), $849

7.  Uttermost da Vinci Inspired Clock, $399

8.  Gensun Occasional Table (granite top), $299

9.  Uttermost Outdoor Slate Lamp, $349

10. Seasonal Living Ceramic Vase, $999

11.  Transocean Hoops Rug (5×8), $399

12.  Sunbrella 16″ Stock Throw Pillow, $49.99 each

Scottsdale Living Magazine Spring 2012