While Chicago is heading indoors, it’s still patio season here in Florida! So many wonderful memories are made outdoors with our friends and family, making it one of my favorite areas of a home to design. There are many factors that we have to consider when designing for outdoor areas, which can make choosing the right furniture and accents difficult. One of these difficult pieces is outdoor rugs—yes, outdoor rugs! This important accent is so often forgotten, but the perfect patio rug will enhance any outdoor space.

Whether it’s for accenting a bare coffee table or gifting to a friend, you can’t go wrong with a beautiful coffee-table book. Large coffee-table books with interesting topics and covers can transform your space by offering a new, brighter visual element. Even better, they’re wonderful conversation starts for guests!