Country Decor Blog

Now that it’s the end of May, it’s time to think about decorating outdoors. For me, that involves thinking about creating a comfy spot outdoors where I can recline with a good book. As much as I love the look of vintage French metal bistro chairs (and I really love them from an aesthetic perspective!), the most important thing for me is to be comfortable outside. I don’t have much of a garden to speak of in the city, but I do have a 10 x 12 outdoor terrace that is right off my bathroom. In the beginning, I was delighted with an antique French metal daybed that I’d bought from a homeowner a few years ago. I loved how chic it looked, and I thought of using some Indian-inspired toss pillows and some decadent throws for chilly nights. If you’re interested in a metal daybed, you can find a similar repro one at Ikea for the ridiculously low price of $89! An excellent deal (and the bed is perfect for sleeping outside on sultry summer nights). But I ended up moving the daybed to the farm, because it wasn’t as comfy as I was hoping for (and certainly it was a wee bit awkward hosting parties where everyone had to squish together on a bed!). Enter the brilliant and affordable outdoor furniture from Canadian Tire. I was able to find a fantastic sectional for under $1000, and it fills my entire terrace - it looks like it was custom-made for my porch! The set comes in individual pieces that you can buy to fit your own space. Although Canadian Tire doesn’t have the exact same model this year, they have a similar one that is just as nice. The Enso collection is the same idea as my sectional, and is very chic in chocolate brown weave. They even have a patio daybed! (figures it looks more comfy than my antique French one). Either look is fantastic (although the Enso daybed does cost a little more at $699.99 - but that does include throw cushions, mattress pad and curtains. Let me know if you have any fantastic outdoor furniture finds! Later this week I’ll talk about the next best part after you’ve bought your furniture - customizing it with gorgeous outdoor fabrics!