The most difficult part of decorating an outdoor space is striking the perfect balance between under-decorated and over-decorated. You want the patio to feel warm and inviting, but not so full of furniture that there's no space to breathe. In search of the ideal formula, we're returning to a home we can count on for quiet sophistication and subtlety: JFK's house on the Kennedy compound.
An archival photograph from 1953 shows John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy posing on the porch of Kennedy's family home in Hyannisport, Massachusetts, shortly after the couple's engagement. The patio idea is simple but impactful. It features a woven cream rug and a rattan chair with neutral cushions. Behind the Kennedys, a slatted wooden side table is home to a stone vase full of dried flowers. The design feels like an extension of the home that perfectly complements the New England white walls.
