Design 101 - Using a Daybed in Your Outdoor Space

Chad Oppenheim - Oppenheim Office

With so many distinctively different shapes and sizes of outdoor daybeds now available we wanted to get the designer perspective on how to incorporate them into an outdoor space. So we spoke with Angie Thornbury owner and designer of la-Fete™ Design about how to incorporate a daybed into your outdoor space.

Stefan Hammerschmidt“Daybeds are an important trend in outdoor seating that is reflective of people being more casual in outdoor relaxing and social gatherings. They are very versatile and can function as a sofa, chaise lounge or an actual bed. They add a free-feeling and exciting vibe to the space while enabling guests to easily lounge and socialize.”

House Beautiful“If you want your outdoor space to have more of a club atmosphere - daybeds are perfect.  Some beds even feature customizable accessories to define their usage such as counter tops and back cushions. When I do a design project I use a lot of pillows, gazebos with drapes and plants and trays with candles to add to the ambience to the setting.”

If you are considering a daybed for your outdoor space you should first determine the overall look and functionality of your space. Daybeds are very adaptable to almost any decorative style using the correct accessories. Let your imagination be the guide.

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Oppenheim Office
Stefan Hammerschmidt
House Beautiful