Living Outdoors: Crate and Barrel

Let's face it, who really has time to run around from store to store looking for everything they need to make their outdoor space livable...aside from me, a lot of us busy gals (and guys) sometimes just want a one-stop-shopping trip to pick up all the necessary items to make that outdoor space their own.  In addition to my spotlight on Pier 1, Crate and Barrel has a number of items to tantalize and revitalize your backyard area.  Selecting single or grouped colour themes helps to keep your space cohesive and pulled together.


Whether you're going for the nautical, bright or basic themes be sure to keep your items tied together to maintain the look and feel you're aiming for.  I've put together 4 groups that I pulled together from Crate and Barrel to inspire you on your next shopping trip.

Green

Grey + Blue + White

Orange + White

Stone + Brown

  

Depending on your tastes there are a multitude of options available for you.  The 4 collections that I put together are to show you that there is versatility even with the neutral base items such as the tables, chairs and benches.  Adding a striped umbrella with hits of orange, blue and white really allow you to expand the colour palate.  I went with orange to spice up the collection, but you could easily choose blue or keep it simple with just white.  The green collection is bright, fun and cheery.  Instead of the Marimekko umbrella you could add a plain green umbrella and still have the same effect.  The addition of the Marimekko pillow and bean bag chair add a touch of whimsy and playfulness, but you can easily subdue this palate for more refined tastes.  The nautical-themed blue collection is simple and understated but with the addition of sea-inspired accessories (such as seashells and rope knots) you can really enhance the look and feel.  Last but not least, the stone and brown collection is simple and elegant and will look good in any setting.  The colours are netural and the textures provide visual interest.


Any style or colour combination you choose really has to appeal to your tastes but no matter what just remember that as long as you stick with a colour theme you really can't go wrong!


Happy Shopping!


Courtesy of:
Crate and Barrel