With climate change shifting the boundaries between seasons, it’s becoming more challenging to plan outdoor spaces. Spring seems to start later, and so outdoor furniture stays inside for longer. Summer has no problem lingering into late-October, which means everything remains outside until we fall back an hour in early November. And the winter? Well, it’s Canada. It’s still unpredictable: Always cold, sometimes rainy and often icy with lots of snow and chilly winds.
One way to make the most out of your backyard decor, is to populate it with stylish and functional items in the hotter months that also work well inside when the temperatures dive — all from Canadian companies. Now is the best time to add something new to your backyard escape with mid- to end-of-summer sales. That means big savings for items that will last well into the late fall, and then do double duty inside your house when the snow falls.
- Whimsical bear pattern side table with premium heat-resistant and shatter-proof glass tabletop, powder-coated metal frame, metal storage basket and lockable wheels. Move from the patio to the kitchen, den or bedroom. $161. Relaxcare.ca
- Eucalyptus mint diffuser from the Aroma Lab collection. Outside, keep bugs and flies away. Inside, notes of eucalyptus and mint create a soothing and purifying atmosphere. $26.99. bouclair.com
- Pretty and functional daisy design mesh food cover with raffia ribbon detailing. Protect food from insects at picnics, parties and barbecues. Inside, place over a cheese, cracker or fruit plate for when guests come over. $29.95. linenchest.com
- Huntington indoor/outdoor folding table. Solid acacia wood with a woven all-weather wicker surface for drinks, food, poolside towels or a reading lamp and book. $269. Potterybarn.ca
- Easy-to-clean indoor/outdoor textured weave rug. UV-resistant protects against fading. 5’x7’. $59. gianttiger.com
- Indoor/outdoor metal trunk by Barcelona-based Mermelada Estudio. Solid galvanized iron with steel frame and hand-sprayed with an outdoor-safe dark bronze finish. Store everything from throw pillows and outdoor rugs to shoes, hats and boots. $999. cb2.ca