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Okay, so maybe it’s snowing, raining or doing that weird in-between thing where the weather can’t quite decide what it wants to be. But here’s the thing: spring is coming. It always does. And when it finally shows up in your neck of the woods, you’re going to want that patio ready.
Instead of side-eyeing the forecast (again), why not use this in-between time to dream a little? Picture it now: Coffee outside in the morning, long catch-up chats at golden hour, and maybe even a few al fresco dinners (with fresh-picked veggies from your garden) once it’s warm enough to linger after sundown. Your future self will be very grateful you planned ahead instead of rage-texting the weather app.
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Anixol Outdoor Reversible Woven Rug, $99.99–$134.99 at Kohl’s
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The easiest place to start when plotting out patio decor is with an outdoor rug, like this Anixol Reversible Outdoor Rug at Kohl’s. It instantly makes a space feel pulled together, like an actual room, just without the ceiling. A chic, patterned rug can set the whole tone for your backyard and inspire everything else, from throw pillows to planters. Think of it as the foundation piece.
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What’s particularly cool about the Anixol rug, aside from its elegant MacKenzie-Childs Check-inspired print, is that it’s reversible. Both sides have the check pattern, but one side has a border while the other does not. Love it when a product gives you options.
The rug comes in three different colorways: black and white, black and brown, and black and grey. Pricing ranges from $99.99 for an eight-by-10-foot to $134.99 for the nine-by-18.
Outdoor rugs aren’t the only spring-y items you’ll find at Kohl’s these days. The retailer is also selling the cheeriest 12-piece dinnerware set, perfect for the new season. If you’re expecting house guests over spring break, it might be time to invest in a cozy, “boneless” sleeper chair. Or if you have a dedicated guest room (how fancy are you!), there’s a floral comforter set that is the perfect warm-weather pick-me-up.
With that in mind, here’s to blue skies and brighter days ahead because we all deserve it.
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