by Quinn Riley
There’s not a client out there who hasn’t requested super durable fabrics for their bustling kid and dog-filled homes - and the range of indoor/outdoor, performance fabrics on the market today is incredible to help designers fill that need where there was previously a huge void. We used to rely on the big fabric houses to provide a well-designed array of performance textiles but what’s NEW and exciting is that smaller, artisanal lines are in the game too! And thank goodness, because with them comes a gobsmacking array of original and super cool fabrics that wear just as well indoors as they do out.
We’ve put together a guide to some of our vendor’s outdoor lines and we’re not stopping at textiles! Check out the veritable pirates booty of indoor/outdoor and performance textiles, lighting, furniture, and even indoor/outdoor paint—to celebrate our favorite pieces for warmer weather. In classic CLOTH & KIND fashion, let’s start with some fabulous outdoor textiles, shall we?
Our beloved lines, Ferrick Mason, Kate Loudoun Shand, Clay McLaurin, and Katie Leede carry a great range of patterns within their outdoor textile lines. We’ve organized textiles by designer and picked some of our favorite colorways with great summer energy: pinks and yellows, blues, and neutrals. Scroll through each designer to find your favorite patterns. Click on a pattern to explore the available colorways on our site!
Next up, furniture and lighting! Our artisanal and highly bespoke furnishings manufacturer, vanCollier, can make virtually ANY piece appropriate for outdoor use with their powder coat finish - and sky is the limit in terms of custom colors. Check out these amazing coffee tables below. The red coffee table on the right is custom and the round table on the left is powder-coated to fit perfectly in an outside space!
vanCollier also makes a gorgeous line of outdoor lighting. Similar to their furniture, these fixtures can be customizable in color, finish, and size as well as be made to be used in covered outdoor spaces. A few of our personal favorites….
Also totally worth mentioning is Visual Comfort’s huge variety of outdoor lighting options! We offer exceptional designer net pricing on all of the Visual Comfort & Co. lines. Let us provide you with a quote next time you’re specifying them for a project to see how we compare.
Finally, what is a magnificent space - indoors or out - without the perfect paint color to bring it all together? We are massive fans of Sydney Harbor Paint Company, filled with specialty finishes, no VOCs and crazy fade resistance, allowing this paint to withstand the elements for far longer than their competitors. We’ll get you hooked up with designer net pricing, custom colors, sample jars and hand painted decks for your library - just holler!
Now go on and get yourself outdoors to enjoy this weather!