Extend Your Home Outdoors

Even More Rules

• Place a rug under furniture, just as you would inside, but choose one that can be hosed off for cleaning.

• Fit a wood or metal daybed with a twin-size mattress on a screened porch for afternoon naps.

• Turn an old potting bench into a bar outfitted with ice, mixers, and drinks for easy entertaining.

• Incorporate a fireplace into a patio or porch for warmth and romance.

• Decorate as you would inside, using a mix of durable accessories, mirrors, and fabric to make an exterior room look complete.

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