BRINGING THE INDOORS OUT

With all the innovative, new, all-season products out there, you can create outdoor spaces as stylish as the ones you love inside. Decorate your deck as you would an indoor living space, considering its uses and extending your indoor style to the great outdoors.

By moving your favorite rugs, chairs, china, crystal and even chandeliers and candelabras outside, you'll brighten, lighten and define the area. Then, supplement with pillows covered in all-season fabrics that feel right anytime, umbrellas for shade and comfortable furniture for lounging, conversing and dining. Place all-weather carpets in a central area for added warmth, comfort and style, and consider outdoor fireplaces, built-in grills, outdoor kitchens and refrigerators if you plan to entertain often.

Then, place flowers and planters around to complement or match the fabric, hang exterior lighting from trees or pergola roofs, place lots of votives around and use candelabras as table centerpieces. For entertaining, create a party set-up plan for your deck: Extend seating areas by throwing cushions on benches, create conversation corners with pillows and candles, and set up a grilling area and central buffet table.

Then, sit back, relax and enjoy.