Create a backyard oasis with these chic pieces for porch, patio and pool.
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1 Hatteras Hammocks Roman Arc Hammock in Reef Stripe; $699. Swimm Pool & Patio, Darien, 203-656-4336; swimmpoolandpatio.com |
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2 Stone Forest Stone Water Table Fountain; $3,500. Stone Forest, 888-682-2987; stoneforest.com |
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3 TIP “Changing of the color of the inside of the pool can make a dramatic difference and there are many finishes and shades to choose from. Other great ways to improve a pool include changing its shape and adding a spa or water feature.” —Alan Edwards, Shoreline Pools |
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4 TIP “Knock Out Roses are one of the hottest plants right now. These colorful roses are virtually indestructible. They bloom all summer long, and since they’re disease- and insect-resistant, they require almost no care.” —Dan Mazabras, |
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5 Design Within Reach Tuuci Razor Shade Platform Umbrella in Green; $1,850. DWR, Westport, 203-227-9707; dwr.com |
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6 TIP “Beyond landscape design, the most important investment is a space where homeowners can enjoy being with family and friends. This should include an outdoor seating area with cushy armchairs and loungers, a fireplace or fire pit, additional seating with a stone seating wall, pergola with plantings of vines, outdoor built-ins, and barbecue.” —Roberto Fernandez, Roberto Fernandez Landscaping |
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7 Room & Board Montego Wood and Stainless Steel Dining Table and Bench; $999, $699. Room & Board, |
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8 Royal Botania Trolley in Teak and Stainless Steel; $3,239. Mis en Scene Outdoor, 203-422-2084; |
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9 Leagrave Smooth Concrete Construction Bench; $3,100. Peacock & Beale, Greenwich, 203-661-3540; |
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10 CB2 Spool Coffee Table; $449. CB2, |
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11 Emillio Pucci Beach Towel in Blue; $340. Emillio Pucci Stores; emilliopucci.com |
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12 Tivoli Audio SongBook Splashproof and Portable Travel Radio; $200. Design Solutions, New Canaan, 203-966-3116; tivoliaudio.com |
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13 Henry Hall Designs Essentiel Batyline Mesh Chaise in White; $4,830. D&D Building, 212-758-0472; |
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14 TIP “Pergolas are inexpensive and a great visual addition to your landscape. They are versatile, easy to erect and coupled with the right plantings, can create and define spaces beautifully.” —Brian Cossari, Landscape Architect, Hoffman Landscapes, Inc. |
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15 Barlow Tyrie Dune Daybed, Ottoman and Pillows; $4,716. Lillian August, Norwalk, 203-847-3314; |
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16 Pennoyer Newman Fleur-de-Lys Icon Planter; $700. Pennoyer Newman, 917-842-0825; pennoyernewman.com |
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17 Orvis Outdoor Shower; $279. Orvis, Darien, 203-662-0844; orvis.com |
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18 TIP “If your patio furniture is showing its age but you still like the style, consider having it refinished. There are tons of color options and you can restore vintage metal pieces so they look new again.” —Patti DeFelice, Patti’s Portico |
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19 Best Nest Home Bazaar Windamere Hanging Bird Feeder; $80. Best Nest, 877-562-1818; bestnest.com |
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20 Fermob Dune Folding Low Wide Chair in Collioure with a Poppy Red frame; $484. Homeward Bound, New Milford, 860-350-0060; fermobusa.com |
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21 The Koko Company Bird Plastic Floormat in Pink & Yellow; $81 for 5' x 9'. The Koko Company, 888-873-5656; kokotrends.com |
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22 Design Within Reach Veneto Alcove Set; $6,000. DWR, Westport, |
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23 Home Infatuation Outdoor Wicker Stool or Side Table in Brown & Orange; $327. Home Infatuation, 877-224-8925; homeinfatuation.com |
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24 Blomus Stainless Steel Garden Torch; $40. The Stainless Steel Store, 800-448-2870; thestainlesssteelstore.com |
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25 TIP “You can be green and spend less by choosing sustainable, native plants. Plants like red maple, winterberry, inkberry, summersweet and high-bush blueberry require less maintenance because you’re putting them into an environment where they can basically take care of themselves.” —Jim Waters, Earthscapes Landscape Design |
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