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"Elevating the arrangement of your outdoor quarters from an assemblage of humdrum pieces to a smashing alfresco living room couldn&amp;#039;t be simpler these days. The market is bursting with seriously stylish, weather-friendly goods for sunroom, terrace, poolside, and beyond. Tables both fanciful and functional are central to creating an inviting area for open-air lounging\u2014where else to park a drink, a book, or even one&amp;#039;s feet? This month&amp;#039;s experts in interior design survey ELLE DECOR&amp;#039;s choices for shapely side tables that deserve a place in the sun. Television host and author Sheila Bridges has recently put the finishing touches on a signature collection of outdoor furniture, while Christopher Coleman&amp;#039;s bold sense of color enlivens projects both indoors and out from Manhattan to Caracas. Both designers agree that even one small table can pack a powerful punch, from the Asian appeal of Chinese Chippendale fretwork to a contemporary twist on traditional teak. What they don&amp;#039;t advise, however, is investing in a full furniture suite. &amp;quot;Then it looks too much like a showroom,&amp;quot; says Coleman. &amp;quot;People should approach outdoor spaces the same as they do interiors,&amp;quot; adds Bridges. &amp;quot;Mix shapes and materials and layer in fabrics and accessories just as you would inside.&amp;quot;  Click here to see the resources. "^^<http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema#string>
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