Ready to be out with the old and in with the new? Nate Berkus and Sam's Club are. To welcome spring (in the most stylish of ways), the retailer tapped Berkus (and a handful of other designers) to promote its new outdoor living collections including its 'Member’s Mark' private brand items, exclusively sold at Sam's Club.
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Exclusively shot at various regional landmarks, Berkus's greenhouse-inspired space – located in New York City's Flatiron Plaza – is not only stunning but a complete blueprint for anyone lacking inspiration this spring season.
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The interior designer's space highlights a checkerboard flooring made of outdoor pavers mixed with turf – based on a traditional 18th-century French pattern.
He then pairs the flooring to perfection by complementing it with wood furniture featuring washable cushions and deep luxurious seating, pulling the entire layout together with outdoor planters and a sophisticated string of lights.
All in all, it's exquisitely executed – and with all seven standout pieces available for purchase at Sam's Club, now is the perfect time to re-create this standout scene.
Continue scrolling to bring Nate Berkus' outdoor oasis to life – in the comfort of your own backyard.
1. Start by adding sophisticated ambiance to outdoor spaces
Nate's Design Tip: 'You want your outdoor space to feel like an extension of how you live inside.'
2. Complement patios with gorgeous greenery
Nate's Design Tip: 'Greenery and florals are the easiest way to bring natural texture to space. And this also applies to your backyard or patio. Buy in bulk and green it up to celebrate the start of spring.'
3. Extend an olive branch (literally)
Nate's Design Tip: 'Whether it’s succulents in planters, a vase of branches, or a garland on a table, it will immediately elevate your outdoor area.'
4. Delegate funds to a worthwhile seating arrangement
Nate's Design Tip: 'I love the Valencia Eucalyptus Patio set for this reason, plus – it has deep seating and couldn’t be more elegant.'
5. Have a handful of cozy options on hand for when temperatures begin to dip
Nate's Design Tips: 'Bring out pillows and throws and add an outdoor rug – whether on the grass for a picnic or under your patio furniture.'
6. Use a coffee table to create a conversation circle
Nate's Design Tip: 'I always reach for well-made things, and outdoor furniture needs to be especially hardworking.'
7. Invest in multi-functional pieces
Nate's Design Tip: 'I’m also a fan of an outdoor fire pit, they are really cozy especially on cooler nights.' Try adding this stool – which can move seamlessly from indoors to out – to keep things fun and functional while curling up next to a fire.
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