They say your home is an extension of you – and your garden is an extension of
your home. So, treating your exterior design with the same passion and
discernment as your interior design is a surefire way to put your own stamp on
your outdoor area.
An increasingly popular way to extend the comfort and style of your indoor space
is through the creation of an outdoor living room – so you can forget the hard-
backed plastic patio chairs of yesteryear and relax outdoors in style.
Whether you’re looking to sprawl out on a comfortable sofa, entertain guests over
a Saturday night dinner party or take a moment to enjoy your Sunday morning
coffee, your outdoor living room will have the perfect facilities for you.
Find out how to design luxury outdoor living spaces – and build your own – with
Nth Degree.
Designing an outdoor living space
Nestling the cosy comfort of your interior amongst the beauty of nature, modern
outdoor living rooms are designed to deal with anything that Britain’s famously
inclement weather might throw at you.
Investing in a rain-safe covering is step one of designing your outdoor living
space – while keeping the sides open (or at least easily accessible) to retain your
connection with the outdoors. Other key additions like a patio heater or chiminea
will enable you to enjoy your outdoor living room year-round, in spite of any
sudden changes in the weather.
From there, it’s all about blending the cosy, homely atmosphere of indoors with
the natural feel of outdoors – and for this, the world’s your oyster. With the
protection of your rain-safe covering, soft furnishings like those in your normal
living room will be fine outdoors, though the best outdoor living rooms are
differentiated by their own al fresco charm.
Using natural materials like wood, rattan and bamboo will help create a seamless
blend between your outdoor living room and the world around it, while plants and
accessories are also hugely important.
Most of all (and especially if you plan on using the outdoor living room yourself),
you’ll want to invest in quality furniture.
Premium seating
Creating a luxurious patio area is impossible without great seating options.
Choose enough seating to satisfy all your guests – we recommend a combination
of luxury outdoor sofas and lounge chairs, so all of your friends and family can
relax and unwind. A corner sofa is a wonderful option to add structure and a
feeling of permanence to your outdoor space, around which your other furniture
pieces can rotate in accordance with the social function.
Moreover, investing in premium seating will ensure your outdoor living room looks
as good as it feels. Pairing unparalleled comfort with precise, unerring design, our
range of outdoor seating delivers on both a stylistic and comfort front.
Combining outdoor living and dining
An outdoor living space also gives you the opportunity to enjoy the breezy
freedom of al fresco dining, combining your living and dining space into one
communal area without incurring worry about smells, noise or anything else that
might detract from the same experience indoors.
Plus, thanks to our range of premium dining tables and chairs, you and your
guests can enjoy a luxurious outdoor dining experience that meets the same high
standards as your interior.
Consider the main purpose of your outdoor area – if you intend to use your space
primarily as an outdoor dining room, don’t be afraid to make your dining table the
centrepiece. However, the best outdoor living rooms maintain a bit of versatility.
Casual space for coffee
Investing in a premium outdoor dining experience is the ultimate addition to
evenings spent entertaining guests. However, for mid-morning catchups with your
nearest and dearest, a high-end coffee table and some more relaxed seating is a
great way to increase your space’s versatility.
Crafted from the finest teak wood, our coffee tables help create a luxurious,
homely atmosphere that’s perfect for your outdoor living space.
Turn corners or cosy nooks into a haven for curling up with a book and a mug of
your favourite tea or coffee – these areas are perfect for a more casual debrief
with friends or a flying visit from your family.
Plants and accessories
Incorporating plants and other accessories into your luxurious patio is a great way
to ensure that garden design perfectly fits into the natural world around it.
Discover our guide to biophilic design and organic architecture to learn more.
Statement leafy greens look great, but might not have the robust adaptability to
thrive year-round in an outdoor living room. Hardy perennials like Hellebores,
Daylilies, Heuchera are a good bet and add a pop of colour.
Given that most outdoor living rooms don’t have walls, your space’s design is
likely lacking from a verticality perspective – so plants can be a great opportunity
to build a bit more depth into your space.
Consider vertical planters to add a visual point of interest. Raising potted plants
off the ground using a luxury planter or side table will also help accentuate your
furniture.
In terms of accessories, use a dedicated outdoor rug to tie the space together as
you would a normal living room. These look and feel great, and are made with
hard-wearing materials for outdoor use.
Catching the sun
Designing an outdoor living space isn’t just about mirroring your indoor setup—it’s about embracing the outdoors, recharging in nature, and elevating the way you relax.
A signature of any luxury outdoor retreat is a premium sun lounger, offering the perfect balance of comfort and sophistication. When the sun makes an appearance, simply roll back the rain cover and indulge in the beauty of British summertime—effortless, elegant, and exactly as it should be.
Browse our collections
And just like that, your dream outdoor living space is within reach.
Still deciding on the perfect outdoor furniture to elevate your space? Explore our carefully curated collections, each with its own distinctive style and refined design.
Start creating your luxurious outdoor retreat today with Nth Degree.
