Coordinating Home Décor Inside and Out

Coordinating décor throughout the home is well known to homeowners. Homeowners want a home that flows easily from one space to the next. This can be achieved by using paint colors, flooring, or window treatments.

A relatively new aspect of coordinated home décor is evolving today. The idea of coordinating home decor from the inside to outside is being promoted by homeowners. Outdoor spaces serve as extensions to the home, increasing in sophistication and size.

“All of the wonderful appointments used in outdoor spaces have blurred the distinction between inside and outside living areas,”Gina Wicker is the creative director of Sunbrella’s performance fabrics brand. “With a tastefully decorated home, you feel as if you have walked into another room when you step onto a deck or patio.”

The latest generation of Sunbrella performance fabrics is the single most important element needed in achieving coordinated décor inside and out. These new fabrics are not only durable, fade-resistant, easy to clean, but they are soft, comfortable, and luxurious.

“You can use the same performance fabrics to upholster your sofa in the family room and to cover the cushions on the adjacent patio,”Wicker stated. “When you work from a family of performance fabrics, it’s easy to coordinate colors, patterns and textures inside and out.” Wicker offers these tips for creating seamless décor inside and out:

* Color continuity. The colors should flow naturally from indoor to outdoor spaces. Sunbrella’s performance fabrics allow you to choose complementary or identical colors.

* Integrated living areas. If rooms are located adjacent to outdoor spaces, they should be designed as one integrated living space. You can create a seamless look by using the same performance fabric group for upholstery, window treatments, throws, and rugs.

* Awnings. Awnings can be used to open windows to take in the views without the sun heating them. Sunbrella awnings and furniture fabrics are easy to coordinate color.

For more information on creating seamless décor, visit www.sunbrella.com.