Photo: Chipper Hatter Photography

AFM: Why is Brown Jordan the best in luxury outdoor furniture?

SE: It always goes back to our three pillars: heritage/legacy, quality and innovation. Brown Jordan’s DNA is all about sophisticated elegance. It’s about clean lines. From the day of our founders, we strive for jewel like precision. That’s what we stand for and the thing I’m really proud of is that we’re timeless in our style and our design. Over the past 72 years, its always been the same.

AFM: If you had to choose one item, what is a great design addition for an outside patio: a kitchen or an entertainment area?

SE: I think an outdoor kitchen is my personal preference when you talk about turning your outdoor spaces into an extension of your home. It’s a way to make the outdoor area more inclusive and functional. If you truly focus on creating an outdoor kitchen with all of the essential components (like a grill, fridge, storage, sink and aesthetics), you won’t ever have to worry about running back inside your house while you’re entertaining!

AFM: For someone who is new to designing an outdoor space of their own, where would you suggest they start?

SE: Start with the landscape. The landscape set the tone and act as a starting point for everything else that goes into your outdoor spaces like decor colors, furniture pieces and accessories. The landscaping can either be simple or elaborate which will ultimately determine how many furniture pieces you can fit into your design and overall layout.