Designing the Ideal Outdoor Patio for Hospitality Venues This Summer
In just a few months, your property’s outdoor areas will transform from quiet spaces to bustling hubs. Guests will naturally migrate outdoors for sunshine and fresh air, bringing with them high expectations of exceptional experiences.
Your outdoor spaces must provide the same comfort guests enjoy indoors. But waiting until temperatures rise to furnish your outdoor areas means you could be faced with limited options, rushed decisions, and compromised guest experiences.
The design choices you make before the season starts will determine not only how well your furniture withstands months of high traffic but how powerfully your brand resonates with guests.
The summer season is your opportunity to make your property shine. Here’s how to make it count with strategic design that balances performance and style.
Performance Requirements for High-Traffic Outdoor Hospitality Environments
Your outdoor furnishings need to tick multiple boxes at the same time. This means they must be as weather resilient and maintenance efficient as they are beautiful.
Outdoor furniture and shade structures must be able to withstand relentless sun, unpredictable humidity, gusty winds, and corrosive salt air while maintaining their appearance day after day.
Surfaces need to be able to be easily cleaned between guests, especially in food and beverage areas where presentation and cleanliness standards are non-negotiable. Meanwhile, every piece must meet compliance standards for wind resistance, flame retardancy, and structural integrity.
Selecting the Right Solutions for Your Venue’s Environment
Each hospitality setting is unique. Choosing the right material according to your location’s specific environmental conditions can help increase both longevity and return on investment.
Oceanfront Properties: Salt air is furniture’s natural enemy as it accelerates corrosion at a remarkable speed. Marine-grade aluminum and specialized stainless steel can help prevent premature aging.
Rooftops: These exposed settings demand materials that withstand powerful wind forces without adding unnecessary structural load. Powder-coated aluminum offers the perfect balance of strength and lightweight construction for venues in the sky.
Sun-Exposed Patios: Don’t let fading and deterioration detract from your aesthetic. UV-resistant 100% acrylic textiles can maintain their vibrancy and structural integrity even under the most intense sun exposure.
Garden Terraces: Humidity and organic matter create the perfect condition for mildew growth. Specialized textiles with advanced moisture resistance can help prevent this common problem. A must in extra humid locations.
5 Design Ideas to Enhance Your Outdoor Space
1. Create Shaded Zones with Statement Umbrellas
With their distinctive shapes and premium fabrics, outdoor umbrellas offer both functional comfort and contribute to aesthetic appeal. You can choose from our wide selection of luxury outdoor umbrellas or go custom and incorporate your branding elements to create umbrellas that are as unique as your property.
2. Elevate the Experience with Cabanas
Private cabanas create exclusive areas that can become the most photographed and sought-after spots on your property. These architectural elements provide intimate retreats where guests can enjoy personalized service in complete comfort.
3. Use Modular Lounge Seating for Flexibility
From morning coffee service to afternoon lounging to evening cocktails, reconfigurable sectional arrangements allow your staff to adapt spaces quickly as guest flow changes throughout the day.
4. Incorporate Versatile Side Tables
Compact side tables add both style and functionality to any outdoor setting. They seamlessly complement large furniture pieces, while providing a convenient place for guests to place drinks, books, or personal items.
5. Create Atmosphere Through Strategic Textile Selection
The right textiles tie everything together. Cushions, drapery, and decorative panels in carefully selected tones create distinctive design touches that reinforce your brand’s visual identity.
Expert Support from Concept to Completion
Looking for guidance? That’s where our expertise makes the difference. We aren’t just a product supplier. We partner with Ombrelloni di Lusso and other FF&E and OS&E firms, interior designers, and hospitality developers, providing support from initial concept development through specification, procurement, and installation.
With an established portfolio across North and South America that includes a range of premium properties from iconic rooftops to beachfront destinations to exclusive residential projects, we deliver design excellence backed by engineering precision in each project.
Whether you’re refreshing an established venue or outfitting a new property, don’t wait until peak season to furnish your outdoor space. Get in touch with one of our outdoor specialists to schedule a consultation today.
Meet The Leaders in “The Art of Creating Shade”
Elevate your outdoor spaces with Poggesi’s signature collection of shade solutions and outdoor furnishings. From cutting-edge engineering to trend-setting designs, quality is at the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re designing a luxury hotel, restaurant, or private residence, our premium textiles and resort shade structures solutions will provide superior comfort, durability, and sophistication.
Discover how we can help you create unforgettable outdoor areas. Learn more about us here.