How to Create an Outdoor Living Room

An outdoor living room can be an excellent addition to your home, providing a space for relaxation, entertainment, and enjoying the beauty of nature. 

Creating an outdoor living room is a project that requires careful planning and consideration of factors such as space, layout, and functionality. But once you have a plan in place, you can transform any outdoor area into a comfortable and inviting living space that you and your guests will love.

Here are some of the first steps to create your own outdoor living room to start enjoying the great outdoors in style.

Choose The Right Location 

It is important you choose the perfect location within your outdoor space when creating your living room. Choose somewhere that’s sheltered from the elements, ideally with some natural shade and a good view. 

An outdoor living space tends to seamlessly blend interior style with exterior elements. So, a perfect location for your outdoor living room could be just outside your home, on a patio or in garden areas. 

Define Your Outdoor Space to Create a Cosy Outdoor Living Room 

Establish a defined area in your outdoor space to create your cosy living room. You can define the space by incorporating pergolas and outdoor rugs for a sense of structure and privacy. 

Zuiver Outdoor Rugs

Adding an outdoor rug to your new living space can beautifully define an outdoor area. Our stunning collection of Zuiver Ranger Outdoor Rugs deliver depth and dimension to your outdoor living space, adding comfort and luxury to your exteriors. 

Choose The Perfect Outdoor Furniture 

Choosing the right furniture is one of the most important elements when creating an outdoor living room. Choose comfortable furniture that is suitable for outdoor use, such as wicker and bamboo chairs, sofas, tables and beds with weather-resistant cushions. Start by selecting pieces you know are made to last.

Bamboo Garden Furniture 

Achieve pure bohemian style with our stunning range of bamboo garden furniture! Each piece from our bamboo collection is carefully handcrafted from natural materials, adding character and style to any outdoor living space. 

The collection provides bamboo seating, lounge couches, lounge beds and dining tables perfect for creating a lounging area unique to you.

Wicker Garden Furniture 

If you are looking for sleek and simple exteriors for your outdoor living room, look no further than our Scandi-inspired wicker collection. Each piece is perfectly braided to guarantee warmth and is robust enough for outdoor use. 

Create A Soft, Warm Ambience with Outdoor Lighting 

Your outdoor living room would only be complete with outdoor lighting. Lighting in your outdoor living room can provide an extra luxurious atmosphere, creating memorable relaxation spaces.

House Doctor Fhia T-Light lanterns

Our House Doctor Fhia T-Light Lanterns are the perfect lighting solution for your outdoor areas, as each lantern casts a warm glow evenly throughout the space. You will find the ideal lanterns in zinc or antique brass finishes to suit your design vision. 

Bloomingville Musu Bamboo & Glass Lantern

Our stunning Bloomingville Musu Bamboo & Glass Lanterns provide a modern twist on a classic lantern shade. A glass insert allows candles to be lit and placed within the lantern, creating a beautiful shimmering warmth and cosiness in your outdoor space. 

Create an Eye-Catching Focal Point with Outdoor Feature Pieces 

Create a dramatic statement with an eye-catching focal point that will leave your guests speechless. Accessories such as fire pits or water pieces are the perfect feature pieces that will draw the eye and help to create a sense of unity within the outdoor space. 

Halali Kadai Iron Fire Bowl with Surround

The Halali Kadai Iron Fire Bowl with Surround is the ultimate stylish and practical statement piece for your outdoor living room. With this focal point in the centre of your space, you can get cosy while entertaining your guests. 

Kadai Reclaimed Iron Fire Bowl with Grill

Made in the traditional shape of Indian cooking bowls and with rustic and weathered tones, the Kadai Reclaimed Iron Fire Bowl with Grill adds to the character of your design and is a striking focal point in any garden. This reclaimed fire bowl is Ideal for keeping warm and cosy, and with the addition of a grill, it allows barbecuing and marshmallow toasting!

Integrate Plants Throughout Your Outdoor Living Room

Blend nature with modern contemporary interiors by adding plants to your outdoor living room. Adding plants will bring your living space to life and showcase the living room being intertwined with nature. Choose plants suitable for the outdoor environment, such as succulents, flowers and ferns. 

Shop our Contemporary and Vintage Style Vases range from leading design brands, including Nordal, Dutchbone, HK Living, and Madam Stoltz!