This is how you create a lounge area that makes you happy
- , through Inge | Bath&Living
- 5 min read
If you have a lovely outdoor space such as a delightful garden, a beautiful patio, or a nice balcony, you want to be able to enjoy it to the fullest. A lounge corner for relaxing or socializing is indispensable in this regard. On a comfortable lounge sofa, you can take lovely naps, read a book, have drinks, and catch up with friends. But the ideal lounge corner isn't complete with just the perfect lounge sofa. After all, aesthetics matter too! So, we'll give you tips on how best to furnish your lounge corner.
What is the right place for your lounge sofa?
It starts with determining where your lounge sofa will go. Do you have room for a spacious corner sofa? Or do you prefer a minimalist, straight sofa? Discover which outdoor lounge sofa suits you and your garden.. Under a canopy, it is easier to create a cozy lounge corner, while an open space provides a truly airy outdoor feel. Do consider protection against the weather, both for your lounge sofa and for yourself.
Do you want a lounge area close to your house, or would you prefer one at the back of the garden to truly create the feeling of “another world”? This can be a pleasant option if you work from a home office, for example. When you walk to your outdoor lounge area during your break, you might be able to step out of the work atmosphere better and unwind. Will your lounge area also serve as your workspace? Then a spot close to the house and with the kitchen within easy reach might be nicer, so you can easily grab a coffee or snack in between.
Dressing up and decorating your lounge area
We briefly mentioned it earlier: protection against the weather. Under a canopy, this is largely taken care of. But if you want a lounge area in an open space, it is useful to consider a few things. For example, get an adjustable parasol or a shade cloth to create a cooler spot so that you don't have to sit with your skin constantly in the bright sun.
You can create a low wall with, for example, a tall, filled planter or small trees. This can both block the wind and contribute to a cozier feeling because it creates a “corner.”
An outdoor rug by or under your lounge area also creates a sense of greater definition. It brings the coziness of indoors a little bit outside. Also decorative cushions contribute to this; perfectly matched with the fabric of your lounge sofa for a sleek look, or in various colors for a more playful effect.
In addition to your lounge furniture, such as a lounge sofa or daybed, side tables are also an important part of a good lounge corner. For your drink, a book, or for placing lights and other decorations. Ensure you have enough small tables or a larger lounge table in the center so that you can easily reach your drink from every seat. After all, if you have to walk to get it, it’s not a lounge corner anymore!
Of course, you are already sitting outside, but by using (flowering) plants in pots, you can add even more greenery or color accents to your lounge area. Choose pots and planters with straight shapes and materials such as ceramic and plastic for a sleek, modern look. Or embrace the natural outdoors and opt for wood and rattan. Multiple pots of the same dimensions create a calm look, while a variety of pots gives a more playful and cozier effect.
Lighting for your lounge area
Lighting is an important element in creating the atmosphere in your lounge area. When cozy summer evenings linger a little longer, it is nice to still be able to see each other and your drink.Portable LED lights are a practical choice and with the patio lighting And stylish too, from Blomus. In their assortment, you will find all kinds of nice lamps suitable for outdoor use. Because the lights are wireless, it doesn't matter where your lounge area is, and you can place them exactly where needed.
Keeping your lounge sofa looking like new for as long as possible
A lounge area that makes you happy is great, but of course, you want to stay happy too! Proper maintenance is important in this regard. This includes, among other things, regularly wiping or brushing your lounge sofa so that loose dirt does not accumulate. Try to dab away stains as quickly as possible with a soft, damp cloth and use a dry cloth to wipe away excess moisture.
We expect you to go inside during a rain shower. However, especially in the Netherlands, it is quite common for your lounge furniture to be left out in the rain. Use protective covers to ensure your lounge sofa suffers as little damage as possible from the weather. And preferably, store your lounge sofa and other lounge furniture indoors in a garden shed or at least under a canopy if you are not using the lounge area for a long time. Special storage covers are also available.
Do you have fabric lounge furniture like the lounge sofas of Blomus who at Bath&Are Living products available? Then it is advisable to impregnate them before use. A special cleaning spray is also handy to have at home, so that you can remove stubborn stains and unpleasant odors as thoroughly and gently as possible. The Meda sprays are ideal for impregnating and cleaning the Blomus outdoor lounge furniture.
