The outdoor living room is one of those elements with which you can play more with the compositions also because usually outside you always have a wider and freer space than the inside.

The typology of the living room, therefore the design and the composition, will give a strong imprint to your garden so it is necessary to pay particular attention to the choice. The proposals that are on the market are many; you can opt for the classic composition with armchairs and table, or for a more modern choice with elements with more particular shapes. A type that is well suited to any environment and that manages to give a touch of modernity to your home are the poufs. Square and essential elements, which can be used both as chairs and as tables for a very free composition that adapts to all the needs of the moment. two or three seats depending on the space available. For a more romantic choice, giving your garden a fairytale aura, you can opt for canopied sofas. The structure has a significant impact on the surrounding environment, so it is good to lighten the composition with light curtains and soft fabrics.

Having chosen the type, classic or modern, it is essential to dwell on the choice of material, a fundamental element so that our outdoor living room can last unchanged over time. Some materials are more delicate, for example wood, if you like it, you can treat it with special resins that make it water-repellent and more resistant to bad weather.

A material widely used for outdoor environments is synthetic rattan; a sturdy and washable material which lasts unaltered for many years. Rattan also goes well with other materials, for example with aluminum, another robust and easy-to-maintain material. Thanks to this combination it will be possible to have a sturdy furniture but at the same time light enough to move. In the most modern types you can opt for fabrics. If you choose poufs, it is important to make sure that the material is removable and water-repellent. The cotton fiber much loved for the outdoors as a natural material but at the same time particularly resistant and easy to maintain.For the tables you can choose between different types of coverings. In a classic furniture, a coating that is certainly effective is the one that includes mosaics or inlays of natural stone smoothed on the support surface.In addition to the fabrics, the structure of the various elements that make up the living room should not be underestimated. You can opt for treated wood, with a natural and very country look, or for a material with a more modern, light and easy to maintain appearance such as aluminum or stainless steel. For an essential, almost Spartan furniture, you can choose a solid iron structure, alternating it with light-colored seats in soft fabric. For lovers of natural materials, teak is a very popular solution. Teak is a wood of tropical origin, widely used in outdoor furniture thanks to its particular resistance. It is a very sturdy wood but at the same time easy to work so it lends itself well to both classic furniture and more particular design elements.

Color is the element that completes the decor. It should be chosen with great care having clear ideas about the type of outdoor furniture you intend to insert. It is possible to opt for neutral colors which therefore blend in with the surrounding elements or for totally different colors. For a classic furniture it is generally recommended to stay in neutral shades so that the furniture elements blend with the surrounding environment. If the choice, on the other hand, involves design furniture with a modern imprint, it is possible to opt for more gaudy colors in order to create a clear separation between the piece of furniture and the surrounding environment.

Returning to the composition of the living room with poufs, it is possible to play with colors by creating interesting color combinations.

The materials chosen for outdoor furniture are always specific, water-repellent, washable and very robust. It is necessary to carry out some precautions in order to make the furnishings last as long as possible. Generally it is advisable not to expose the living room or other elements of the garden to direct sunlight; better to shelter them with a canopy. In case of rain, it is advisable to remove the fabric elements, such as the cushions. For cleaning it is always advisable not to use too aggressive chemicals, most of the time you can remedy the dirt with a microfibre cloth soaked in water.

An outdoor living room can be more or less bulky; during the choice it is important to keep in mind that these furnishings must be stored during the winter period. It is therefore of fundamental importance to have a garage or a safe place to place the furnishings without them being too affected by humidity and minimum temperatures.