Outdoor Lounge and Seating Areas

Outdoor lounges are where people sit for hours. A circle of deep seating around a fire, a built-in bench along a wall or a swing under a pergola makes a corner of the yard feel like a living room. Nashville owners add lounge areas at the edge of patios or in garden spots, with shade, soft lights and a view.

Your designer picks a spot with a good view, wind protection and shade, and plans seating, tables and traffic. The crew builds a surface that suits furniture, adds seat walls or built-in benches if wanted, installs a fire feature or heater and sets lighting. Planting and screens give privacy. The scope lists the seating plan, features and surfaces. Comfort is the goal, so we think about how people sit. Seat height, depth, back support and the distance between seats and the fire all matter. A circle of chairs works for conversation, while a sofa and a pair of chairs works for a mix of talk and views. Throw pillows, outdoor rugs and blankets turn a hardscape into a room. We also consider cushions storage so the furniture can be kept dry and clean, and we can build benches with storage inside for that purpose.

Pick a good spot

A view, shade and some shelter from wind and street make a lounge area comfortable.

Built-in or freestanding

Built-in benches and seat walls save space, and freestanding furniture is flexible, and we plan for either.

Fire and warmth

A fire pit, fireplace or heater makes the lounge work for much of the year.

Soft, low light

Low lights under benches and walls and warm string lights add comfort without glare.

What is included

• Location review
• Seating plan
• Surface construction
• Built-in seating
• Fire and shade features
• Lighting and planting