Outdoor space is usually a area of a home that is always overlooked when it comes to decorating. I don't know why this is so. Especially since 50% of our time is spent outdoors either entertaining friends and family or just getting away to read a book and enjoy the atmosphere.

I believe one of the reasons that most people avoid decorating outside living spaces is that furniture and accessories are always accessible to the elements. But that can be dealt with if you consider using items that are made for outdoor use. For example outdoor daybeds and loungers. That is right, there are actually daybeds that are made for outdoor settings. What makes them even better is that they are comfortable and very useful for entertainment purposes.

When decorating with outdoor furniture you want to consider the setting they are in. Wicker furniture is a great choice for outdoor furniture. It holds up under the elements. Not to say that you don't have to put a cover over the sets during rain storms. But wicker can fight off mold and they are easy to take care of. You would only need to take a cloth and wipe down a wicker set to clean them.

Lets take a look at a few outdoor daybeds and lounger sets.

Alicia Daybed - White - Mattress

The Alicia Daybed is gorgeous Indonesian wicker with dainty pink and blue "ribbons." The light blue ribbon has white polka dots all over it for added interest. The Alicia Daybed has many intricate details: winding and woven wicker back beaded back swirling armrest ends and braided frontage on the legs. The Alicia would look fabulous in any girl's room. This product arrives in 2 packages with simple assembly where sides attach to the back with minimal effort.

A trundle is an extra mattress frame stored beneath a daybed which slides out to provide additional sleeping space when needed. Daybeds.com optional trundle packages include a metal pop-up-style trundle. They can be left in the lowered position or elevated in the pop-up position to align with the primary daybed mattress. The pop-up feature allows the daybed to transform from a twin-size daybed into a king-size bed.

Trellis Daybed - Mattress

The Trellis Daybed lets you add an optional trundle for convenient storage and/or a comfortable mattress to your Trellis Daybed at an amazing price. The Trellis Daybed is a fabulous way to bring the lushness and tranquility of a beautiful trellised garden straight to the bedroom. With a gently arching backrest and sloping armrests this piece offers an enchanting flow. Pair this daybed with floral bedding to complete the peaceful garden look or try a dark solid for a more refined presence. Either way this handsomely crafted Indonesian wicker Trellis Daybed is sure to impart a light airy ambience on any setting.

Pan Pacific Daybed - Brown - Mattress

The Pan Pacific Daybed features a unique open weave of thick wicker to bring refreshing airiness to any setting. Tightly woven wicker along the frame creates striking contrast when set against the lazy swirl design of the back and armrests.

This daybed boasts hand-crafted quality so you can enjoy its beauty for years to come. Use this daybed to complete a guest room or sunroom and enjoy its breezy presence.

Available in a brown or white-wash finish.

Tags: outdoor, wicker

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