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Here’s Where to Go in NoVA to Build a Fall-Ready Backyard

All the items you need to take your patio from summer to fall, from favorite NoVA retailers.

By Meredith Lindemon September 3, 2021 at 3:36 pm

With turning leaves and lower humidity, fall brings a different energy to outdoor entertaining. If you’re planning on enjoying the season as it changes, it’s only fair that your outdoor space transitions along with it. With soft woolen throws and durable folding tables, solar-powered lamps and teak bar carts, your summer space will last much longer. Even if the fall days don’t.

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Photo courtesy Ballard Designs

A Light For Your Path

Chargeable, solar-powered LED lanterns from Ballard Designs in Tyson’s Corner last for six to eight hours. With smoked, outdoor-safe plastic, these USB-chargeable “beehive-shaped” globes cast warm light. Study, leather-look handles let you carry them wherever your garden party takes you.

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Photo courtesy Red Barn Mercantile

Warm Woolen Throws

For the coming chilly nights, Red Barn Mercantile in Alexandria has wool herringbone throws that are perfect to wrap up in. With dimensions of 54” by 78,” you can seasonally bundle like never before.

Contemporary Fire Tables

Arhaus in Fairfax has obsession-worthy fire tables that operate using propane and natural gas, and are made from durable glass fiber-reinforced concrete. The pared-down contemporary style will fit into any patio decor scheme.

performance rug
Photo courtesy Ballard Designs

Durable Performance Rugs

If it’s time for a rug upgrade after summer foot traffic, consider a performance rug. Sold in various sizes, in durable 100 percent polyester, this style has the look of wool and is perfect for protected outdoor spaces.

Portable Side Tables

This portable, folding side table by R-Home Furniture is made from teak wood. Known for its golden color and ability to stand up to tough weather conditions, this is the perfect addition to your al fresco set up.

Teak Wood Bar Carts

This outdoor bar cart is big enough to carry all your hot cider beverages (47-1.4” by 21”). In durable teak, it will stand up to all weather conditions. And look just as good after the snow melts.

Feature image courtesy Ballard Designs

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