Homeowner Tip

Treat your lanai as another room.

Bring the inside out...

Just by adding an outdoor area rug you can change the feeling of your lanai sitting area.

Divide your lanai into sections...one for sitting and another for eating. Place the table and chairs to one side (closer to the kitchen is best) and then group a loveseat, coffee table and two or more chairs in another area.

To link the "living room" grouping place an outdoor area rug under the furniture, making sure that at least the front feet of the chairs & sofa sit on the edges of the rug.

Coordinate the colors and style of the rug to the cushions and the colors/style of your interior rooms. Don't be afraid to add a little pizzazz to the lanai by selecting a pattern or color that is a step or two up from your normal selections. After all the lanai is a fun place to be!