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Maximize Your Backyard With These Luxurious Outdoor Loungers

Perfect for entertaining and lazy summer afternoons.

By Nia Martin May 18, 2017

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This article originally appeared in the May 2017 issue of Seattle magazine.

Plush with sumptuous cushioning and Malibu-chic vibes, outdoor daybeds often call to mind visions of exotic beach resorts, suntans and fruity cocktails. Luckily for us, the latest versions boast some oh-so-Seattle sensibilities, too. Crafted with specially treated all-weather fabrics and made from hardy materials such as the wicker-wrapped steel found in this Neoteric Luxury “Spartan” daybed ($10,195) from RH The Gallery at University Village (University Village, 4645 26th Ave. NE; 206.522.2775)—these four locally available designs allow you to live the dream in your own backyard.


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This artful double-lounge chair, of saga beech, birch and marine plywood with solid acacia structure ($17,055), is just the thing to sink into on a warm summer day. Available in a variety of styles and fabric colors from Roche Bobois Paris (Belltown, 1922 Fourth Ave.; 206.332.9744)

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Gandia Blasco reclining thermo-lacquered aluminum daybed, starts at $10,080 (offered in a variety of styles, fabrics and finishes), available exclusively from Diva Furniture/ B&B Italia Seattle (downtown, 1300 Western Ave.; 206.287.9992)


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Minotti Aston “Cord” loveseat crafted from specially treated, weather-resistant metal, averages $17,590 (available in variety of fabrics), from Inform Interiors (South Lake Union, 300 Dexter Ave. N; 206.622.1608)

 

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