The Washington Post - 19.09.2019

the washington post

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thursday, september

19

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2019

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SPLURGE...

1. Choose a neutral
   color for larger
   pieces, such as the
   sectional, love seat and
   chairs. They are an
   investment and need to
   remain relevant as long
   as possible, and
   neutrals will better
   weather changes in
   design trends.
   2. Bring in color,
   pattern and
   texture with accent
   pillows, area rugs
   and other
   accessories that
   can easily be
   switched out. It’s a
   cost-effective way to
   update your space.
   5. Prioritize
   durability when
   selecting
   outdoor
   furniture. Strong
   materials, such as
   teak and wrought
   iron, will wear
   better than
   aluminum and
   less-dense woods.
   6. Items meant for
   covered patios can’t
   be saturated in rain
   and sun all the
   time, so place
   furniture carefully.
   Covering or
   storing cushions
   when not in use
   will increase their
   life span.


2. Plants
   enhance any
   space. They help
   soften a design
   and clean the air,
   and they bring life
   and color to your
   space, whether
   it’s indoors or
   outdoors.


3. A sailcloth
   shade over the
   seating and dining
   area is an
   interesting visual
   element and
   provides a respite
   from the sun. The
   material will hold up
   much better than a
   standard umbrella.


4. String a few
   strands of cafe
   lights and use
   lanterns with
   candles to create a
   nice ambiance. Fire
   pits and flame
   heaters add visual
   interest and
   warmth.

 Byrd, with

Kenneth Byrd

Design

(804-244-9904,

kennethbyrddesign.

com), is based in

Richmond.

HOUSE CALLS BY MARI-JANE WILLIAMS

A perfect outdoor retreat

INTERIOR RENDERING BY

RICHMAN STUDIO FOR THE

WASHINGTON POST;

“BEFORE” AND HOMEOWNER

PHOTOS BY LEAH L. JONES

FOR THE WASHINGTON POST;

DESIGNER PHOTO FROM

KENNETH BYRD; PRODUCT

PHOTOS FROM RETAILERS

THE CHALLENGE

Beverly To mb loves the 16-by-16-

foot deck and adjacent patio

outside her Falls Church home.

She enjoys retreating there in

the evenings with a glass of wine

to look at the wooded

surroundings, and she loves the

glass and wood balustrades

around the perimeter. To mb

wants to create a more

comfortable, functional space

for relaxing and entertaining.

THE SOLUTION

Designer Kenneth Byrd uses multiple conversational groupings on the deck and patio and

adds a dining area to create a space that works for entertaining guests. He suggests a serene

color palette with soft yellows and blues to highlight — but not distract from — the natural

surroundings.

 See past room makeovers at washingtonpost.com/housecalls. Tell us about your design challenge. Send photos, room dimensions and contact information to [email protected].

SHOPPING GUIDE

Furniture: Cureton outdoor patio chairs with cushions

($425.99 for two) and outdoor deep two-piece seating

group with cushions ($379.99), both from wayfair.com; 49-

inch Willow rectangle propane fire pit ($652.99) and

Raeburn rope and wood patio dining chairs ($150.00

each), both from hayneedle.com; Portola three-piece rattan

conversation set with cushions ($424.99, birchlane.com).

Accessories: 6-by-9-foot outdoor patio rugs in blue ($111

each, esalerugs.com); Shade sail 16-by-16-foot triangle in

sea blue heavyweight fabric ($69.99, shelterlogic.com); 20-

inch resin planters in spa blue and navy blue ($26.48 each)

and two-piece 16-by-16-inch toss pillow set in yellow

($24.99), all from lowes.com; Sunbrella fretwork 18-inch

square pillows in mist ($36.95 each,

pillowsandpillows.com); Bali navy rectangular throw pillows

($67 each, macys.com); 24-socket 48-foot incandescent

string light set ($44.97, homedepot.com).

Beverly and

Douglas Tomb;

Kenneth Byrd

Provence luxe right-

arm L-sectional in

terra with dove

Perennials

Performance

textured linen

weave ($5,610,

restorationhardware.

com)

Tavola table in

vintage brown

($1,799, article.com)

... OR SAVE

Coast six-piece

rattan sectional

seating group with

cushions ($883.00,

birchlane.com)

Carlisle wood patio

dining table

($300.04,

hayneedle.com)

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