The Safavieh Outdoor Guide
Make the most of life outside.
Start with your space and the way you want to use it. We'll help you find the right arrangement, scale and weather-ready materials.
A beautiful outdoor room begins with real life.
Choose the space, decide how you want to spend your time and let the weather guide the material.
What kind of space are you furnishing?
Choose one purpose and give it room.
A small space feels generous when the furniture supports one clear activity. Keep the route from the door open and favor pieces that move, stack or tuck away.
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The footprints are planning guides. Compare them with the dimensions of the pieces you love before you buy.
Bring the conversation closer.
Anchor the lounge with the largest seat, then draw chairs and tables inward. The arrangement should feel connected without blocking the path to the yard, grill or house.
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Let the architecture frame the room.
Use the house wall, columns and view as natural boundaries. Covered spaces can support softer, more layered furniture, but the route from the door still comes first.
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Keep the water’s edge easy to move around.
Poolside furniture should feel relaxed, quick to dry and simple to reposition. Keep towels and drinks close while protecting a clear route around the pool.
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Divide the space into outdoor rooms.
Large spaces work best when dining, lounging and evening gathering each have a clear center. Connect the zones with open paths rather than pushing furniture to the edges.
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Material matters most when it answers the conditions around your home.
Look for finishes that handle heat and ongoing UV exposure, then add covers when the furniture is not in use.
Always check the individual product details and care instructions. “Rattan” and “wicker” can describe different constructions and levels of weather protection.
Plan for people—not just furniture.
These starting points help the space work when guests are sitting, serving and moving through it.
Bring your point of view outside.
Style does not change the measurements—it changes how the finished room feels.
The layers that make outside feel like home.
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A few things to know before you settle in.
Measure the usable space after accounting for doors, steps, railings, columns and the routes people use most. Then mark the largest piece with painter’s tape and add the clearances around it.
About 36 inches around the table is a useful starting point for chair pull-back and movement. Allow more along a serving route or a frequently used path.
The answer depends on exposure. Aluminum and resin are easy-care choices around moisture; heavier steel and wood can feel more grounded in wind; teak brings natural durability; protected spaces can support a broader range of woven textures.
Not always. Wicker describes a woven construction, while rattan can refer to a natural material or a rattan-like appearance. Check the product specification and care guidance to confirm whether a piece is made for uncovered weather.
Covers and dry off-season storage can extend the life of most outdoor furniture. Follow the care instructions for the individual material, let wet cushions dry thoroughly and keep wood out of standing water.
Meet with a Safavieh designer.
Bring your measurements, the conditions around your home and the way you want to live outside. We’ll help you pull the whole space together.
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