Modern Outdoor Furniture-Jigsaw’s Top Picks

British writer Henry James once said, “Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Alas, who wouldn’t agree…

ravello dining

What better way to spend your summer afternoon than lingering over a poolside lunch on a Porta Forma Mercer dining table.  This gorgeous set is a stunner with it’s rose gold thick aluminum frame with contrasting pearlized black wicker seats, and cushions soft as clouds.  Complimented by the tempered glass top this stylish set has a luxuriously modern feel with a touch of retro.

Gold wicker chairs porta forma

Santorini here we come…the Ravello seating collection also by port forma in blue and white is the perfect beach palette.  The curved basket weave design is fresh alternative to your typical wicker designs.  This color scheme and silouhette blend well into a variety of homes styles as well even with the organically shaped white table that plays off as clean and crisp.

Basket Weave porta form

Circular and morphed shapes are a strong trend we are seeing in modular outdoor furniture.  The Hyde Park collection by Front Gate features extra-deep seating, all weather wicker and thick high density cushions.  While all these functional necessities are checked off the list, the uber cool factor at the top of our list is the circular shape that is visually appealing and allows more intimacy when visiting with guests.

Curved Modular seating front gate

The Baleares modular day bed is the perfect poolside companion.  This beautiful circular bed pulls apart to become two curved benches and round ottoman, or altogether as one large day bed.  The canopy allows for privacy or simply taking a break from the sun with the attached sunbrella shade with 98% UV protection,  in crisp white cane and brightly colored cushions this day bed is playful and functional.

Baleares Modular Lounger

For simple modern shapes for outdoor living at it’s best, Restoration Hardware never disappoints.  The Aegean Collection features low sitting contemporary designs with superior materials, clean lines and perfectly constructed metalwork. The Jigsaw Designers love the white metal framed silhouettes for light bright seaside style.  Create an outdoor living space or  relax poolside in the chaise double lounger.

Aegean Rest hard white

Agean double chaise lounger

Restoration Hardware also does the outdoor day bed very well.  The Luna Domed Day Bed with it’s organically shaped design offers privacy and comfort in high style.  This bed is sexy and stylish and sure to make you feel like a celebrity.

Luna Daybed

The classic look of teak can fit most any style. The Restoration Hardware teak Malta Day Bed is made up of a dreamy double chaise loungers with four-post canopy for ultimate in intimate beach side sunbathing.  Offering a dramatic experience that you won’t ever want to escape from your escape.

Malta Day bed

No outdoor setting is complete without an umbrella to keep that delicate skin of yours out of the sun for a much needed break.  Santa Barbara umbrella has some of the highest quality umbrella’s around.  These sun bathing beauties however will set you back about $4K, but if you got the money to burn better that than your skin!

sb keyhole valance umbrella

For more information on outdoor furniture trends and resources visit the contact page on the Jigsaw Design Group website at www.jigsawdesigngroup.com.  Someone will quickly contact you with more information.  Please subscribe to the blog for more informative articles like these, and check out our Facebook page for more tips and images!  Be sure to ‘like us’ on Facebook!   Now join us on Googleplus too!

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Summer Backyard Entertaining

Summer is here and it’s time to party.  Forget about work for a bit and get outside and enjoy time with family and friends.  You don’t have to go far just step into your backyard for fun filled afternoons and put that space to use.

backyard long table w rugs

 

backyard table w leaves

Setting up a relaxing summer picnic table can be an easy diy project with the use of recycled wooden palettes.  Sitting back and lounging in the grass along a table made of wooden palettes will make yours guest feel at ease.  Check out these fun table decor ideas with the endless runner lined with simple flowers, complete with blankets and pillows for lingering over a late summer afternoon cocktail.

Backyard pcnic crates

bakcyard pallet picnic

If you’re not feeling in the mood to lay in the grass and desire something a bit more formal, then bring on the chairs.  Long tables with mix and match chairs create a relaxed environment for your laid back bbq.  Stringing lights above the table and stretched out over your space will  produce a charming ambiance that makes everyone feel at home.

backyard mixed chairs lighting

backyard simple table lights

Smores anyone?  Setting up fun stations for food and drinks will add charisma to your dinner party style.  Wheel barrels of beer and coolers made from planters for wine and champagne will keep your drinks cold while being festive.  Ice cream stations and smores will be a crowd pleaser especially with the kids; the following images show great ways to display the aforementioned delights.

backyard smores

backyard wheel barrel of beer

backyard planter cooler

 

backyard ice cream station

Let the games begin!  Add to your guests experience with fun oversized classic games.  Giant checker boards or the jenga stacking game will entertain guest of all ages.  Easy DIY games can be made like this fun ring toss game with recycled materials.

backyard games

backyard giant jenga

backyard ring toss

Step up your movie night with a huge screen in the backyard tied between two trees or existing posts.  Complete your cozy look with soft loungers, pillows and blankets laid out on the grass.  For special touches use oversized bowls for popcorn, lanterns for lighting the way during the movie, and little tables for drinks.

backyard movie

backyard movie longers

Who didn’t love building forts and tents as a kid?  Why not take this childhood favorite to the next level for adults.  Draping pretty fabric from a tree and filling your tent with blankets and pillows create a boho chic lounging area for a lazy afternoon with your friends…and don’t forget the rose’ wine!

backyard adult tent blue

backyard adult tent

 

For more information on stylish backyard entertaining trends and resources visit the contact page on the Jigsaw Design Group website at www.jigsawdesigngroup.com.  Someone will quickly contact you with more information.  Please subscribe to the blog for more informative articles like these, and check out our Facebook page for more tips and images!  Be sure to ‘like us’ on Facebook!   Now join us on Googleplus too!

 

Make an Impact with Monochromatic Art

Creating a serene and welcoming space to come home to, on every level, is what we are all trying to accomplish in our homes; with function and visual appeal as the primary goals when it comes to decor.  Any room and color scheme will instantly feel calming as well as make a statement when creating a ‘gallery’ of art in the monochromatic colors.

mono art rest hardware browns

Using multiple pieces of art in a monochromatic color scheme with the same shape and size will bring balance and symmetry to your space.  See how perfectly balanced and inviting these rooms feel with these uniformly curated walls.

mono art watercolor traditional living

mono art sitting room

For statement making walls simply use an accent color that will pop, and then go big!  We love the simplistic yellow abstracts with sleek black frames to give these walls pizzaz in this featured dining room.

mono art dinig yellow

 

mono art water blue stairs

Sometimes we can all take ourselves too seriously.  Often times we just need to add a little humor and a bit of whimsy to our lives.  Try a bright fun tongue-in-cheek color like these bright kelly green frames wrapping up the stairs case.  The more the merrier!

mono art playful green stairs

mono art red quilt

Black and white is always bold and always in fashion.  Create a chic collage of mixed black and white images or artwork for any room.  A framed collection for the eat in kitchen always feels fresh as seen here. It can also be very relaxing in a completely grey room, mixed with touches of black and white.

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mono art kitchen gallery blk whte

 

mono art concrete modern bed

For a softer or more eclectic look, Jigsaw recommends choosing 2 or 3 colors and interchanging those colors and frames for more depth and character.  Adding in other element can also enhance the results.

mono art eclectic blk whte

succ centerpiece traditional dining

 

mono art yellow dozens bedroom

Even the simplest pieces of framed art can make a big statement.  Need I say more…

mono art simple golf frame white room

 

mono art nurssery

For more information on monochromatic art trends and resources visit the contact page on the Jigsaw Design Group website at www.jigsawdesigngroup.com.  Someone will quickly contact you with more information.  Please subscribe to the blog for more informative articles like these, and check out our Facebook page for more tips and images!  Be sure to ‘like us’ on Facebook and join us at GooglePlus!

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