What’s your idea of an intimate room?

If you were asked to describe an intimate room in a word or two what words would you use? You might say things like: small, cozy, special, just right for the two of us. All of those things certainly could be true. What I’m not talking about here is the bedroom. So if you were to paint a picture of what the intimate room would look like it might be a small room or area on the deck with a small table and a couple of chairs where you would spend some time in the evening by yourself or with someone else having a great time of conversation along with a glass of wine. We talked earlier in another article about lighting and here is the perfect time to use candles for both lighting and atmosphere. Another time you might use this room would be in the morning reading the paper and enjoying a cup of coffee before your busy day begins. A Bistro set would be perfect for this. It is also a great spot to spend some time with a friend during the day over a coffee or drink. Any time there are only a couple of you this room is the right place to be.
For this room in your back yard you will need an area no bigger than 10 x 10 and it could be a fair amount smaller. The name I have given it really tells you the feel it should have “intimate”. A small gazebo or corner on you deck are perfect. It could be near a hot tub in case the conversation leads in that direction. It will want to have a feeling of enclosure (a feeling of walls if at all possible) so if you don’t have a gazebo then an area that has that kind of feel is what you are looking for.
I personally have enjoyed my times in the morning having a coffee and doing some reading listening to the birds and the sound of water from my water garden. It’s very relaxing.
Think about your back yard and where you could set this room up. Mine is in a corner of our deck. I have flowers hanging around from and overhead beam it feels just right.
If you are looking for a bistro set to set your room off right check out the ones we have at "Teaks n More" in the oak section. The link is to the right or click here. While your there have a look around at all the choices there are of Outdoor Garden Furniture.
Next time we will talk about the “Fun Room”.