Complimentary Pieces

Courtney M. Paschal -- Casual Living, 7/1/2007 12:00:00 AM

As outdoor living expands to include all the items necessary to complete a room — rugs, wall decor, candles, lamps and more — furniture choices also move beyond dining tables and chairs and sofas and lounges. Accent pieces serve both to complete a particular look or style and a function as well. From baker's racks to bookshelves, these outdoor-friendly pieces complement and complete an outdoor living space.

The hand-carved Lion Console Base, part of the Raymond Waites Terrace Collection for Laneventure, sits on point as resilient support to the carved rope trim top.

Randomly placed rattan sticks in a dark honey wash finish create the functional and style-heavy Havana side table for Environ Trading.

CBK's Butler tea tray-style table features a folding stand and lift-off tray, highlighted with turned legs and a natural walnut finish on mango wood.

Taking a new approach to the old standard, Domila's shelving designs create additional storage space and add a flair of modernism, crafted of Cumaru wood and hand-woven synthetic fibers.

A perfect accent piece to lend tropical style, Rodd's Ladder by Palm Springs Rattan & Garden Classics features a light pecan distressed glaze and provides a unique display for outdoor-friendly accessories.

From Currey & Company, the Beaujon side chair is lighter in weight than faux bois, scaled and styled for indoor and outdoor use with a natural tree form design in a smooth concrete finish.

A more upscale alternative to beverage coolers, the insulated Ice Box by Gloster takes entertaining to new heights. The box could also double for storage.

Lloyd/Flanders' Princeton end table is highlighted with a regal sculptural base in wrought aluminum, reminiscent of iron work from the early 1800s.

Available in slate or marble, nesting tables from Design Decor provide homeowners with attractive and portable options for entertaining outdoors.

A service table from Arboria's Idlewild Collection features a granite top and shelf underneath for plenty of storage space.