The Home Growns
9. The Boho Floor Cushion Retreat
I once bought this incredibly tall, bulky bar-height table for my yard because I thought it would look so high-end and fancy.
But sitting way up high in an uncovered outdoor space honestly just made me feel totally exposed, like a bird perched on a very awkward wire.
It completely ruined the relaxing, grounded vibe I actually wanted for the garden here at The Home Growns.
Keeping a Low Profile
That embarrassing barstool phase taught me that sometimes the absolute best furniture for a roofless patio barely even leaves the ground.
If you want to create the ultimate, perfectly chilled-out boho outdoor space, you need to drastically drop your seating height.
I am absolutely obsessed with building lush, textured lounging areas by overlapping several weatherproof outdoor rugs right on top of a plain concrete slab.
Once your base is down, you just scatter a massive collection of oversized patio floor cushions and highly durable, sun-resistant poufs.
Maximizing the Open-Air Feeling
The reason this low-profile setup works so perfectly for an open sky design is purely based on visual geometry.
When you use ultra-low, minimalist seating, your furniture never competes with the horizon line or accidentally blocks your beautiful garden views.
It makes your entire outdoor lounge feel impossibly wide and endlessly spacious, which is exactly how a true open-air retreat should feel.
Plus, there is just something inherently peaceful about sitting close to the earth, making you feel instantly connected to the beautiful backyard greenery you’ve worked so hard to grow.
This laid-back, grounded setup is pure magic for evening hangouts, but what if you want to lounge out there during the absolute hottest part of the afternoon? You can easily slice out that intense glare while keeping the space feeling modern and totally airy, so hit the next button below because we are diving straight into my absolute favorite geometric shade hack!
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